Hematology-Oncologist Clinical Research Focused Physician Position

Broad-based research plays a critical role in the care of our veterans through scientific investigations relevant to the diagnosis, delivery of care, clinical practice, and treatment of diseases affecting veterans.  The Greater Los Angeles VA Health Care System is one of the most extensive research programs within the veteran healthcare system.

Although interest in other malignancies is welcomed, this research position is lung cancer-focused. This unique opportunity will work closely with UCLA residents and fellows and is supported by existing budgetary and clinical trials staff of regulatory and clinical coordinators. This key provider will interact with a multidisciplinary group, including radiation oncology, thoracic surgery, pathology, pulmonary medicine, diagnostic and interventional radiology, and nuclear medicine. In addition, it will have protected research time of no less than 50% based on productivity. Other clinical activities include attending in outpatient clinics and consulting on inpatient hematology-oncology services. The clinics and consulting services are supported by multiple hematology-oncology fellows and internal medicine staff from the VA Greater Los Angeles combined training programs and its academic affiliate, the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. 

Work Schedule: Mon-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm (some flexibility considered)

Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Education: Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine
  • Must be LCME accredited or approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College of Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association
• Must possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a state, territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
• Residency: Must have completed residency in an accredited core specialty
  • ACGME or AOA or
  • Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum five years of verified practice in the US); must be approved by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee.
• Must be Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Prior clinical research a must
• Prior clinical research in lung cancer preferred

Benefits and Features: The VA offers all employees industry leading full benefits and features package to support high quality professional practice & favorable work-life-family balance. The VA package includes:

• Competitive Salary Range: $280,000-$400,000, Final Salary determination within this range.
• Paid Time Off:50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• Benefits Include: Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, Thrift Savings Plan (401K) with 5% match, Survivor Benefits etc.
• Continuing education: Up to $1,000 or more annually
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program: VA employees are eligible.
• Service without strings: No employment contracts, noncompete clauses, restrictive covenants, or other significant restrictions on outside work.
• UCLA Facility Appointment: Opportunity for a faculty appointment within the UCLA Geffen School of Medicine (based on meeting all required eligibilities)

VA GLA Research Link: https://www.va.gov/greater-los-angeles-health-care/research/

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