This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
This is an Open, Continuous Announcement and may be extended beyond the current closing date of October 30, 2026, until the position is filled. Eligible applicants will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis during the duration of the announcement. Once a selection is made and the offer is accepted, the announcement may close pending no additional vacancies. The Michael E.
DeBakey VA Medical Center serves as the primary health care provider for more than 151,000 Veterans in southeast Texas. Houston exudes a cosmopolitan and down-home vibe together that lets the residents of the country's fourth-largest city and third-largest county (Harris) know that there's no place quite like Houston. The city attracts visitors and transplants with a wonderful mix of world class arts, booming business, pro sports and award-winning cuisine.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be provided to qualified candidates Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program.
You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program.
Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance.
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases 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) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Duties include, but are not limited to: Ability to perform clinical assessments including history and physical, appropriate diagnostic evaluation, and timely implementation of treatment Diagnosis and management of hematologic and oncologic emergencies Rounding with residents and fellows on the inpatient service as assigned in rotation with other physician team members Covering weekends and holidays in rotation with other physician team members Physicians must be competent to perform the following procedures: Diagnosis and management of malignant hematology, benign hematology, and solid tumor oncologic diseases Identification and management of side effects of cancer treatments and hematologic conditions Counsel and advise patients with new diagnosis of malignancy or benign hematologic condition Teach clinical fellows and residents in the outpatient clinic setting Perform bone marrow biopsies as needed and peripheral smear analysis Order diagnostic studies and interpret laboratory tests, EKG, and radiology diagnostic tests (e.g.
chest x-ray, CT scan, MRI, PET scan) Perform outpatient initial and follow up continuity of care for patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions Prescribe chemotherapy and other medications within defined scope of practice Counsel patients on cancer screening, genetic testing, and cancer prevention Responds to consultation requests in a timely manner Provides education and counseling for patients and families for their hematologic or oncologic Overseeing advance practice practitioners (nurse practitioner, physician assistant), and teaching students, residents and fellows rotating on inpatient and outpatient services Maintain communication with referring providers and other specialties (surgery, radiation oncology, transplant, etc...) for patients who require multidisciplinary care Participate in multi-disciplinary tumor boards Ability to complete electronic consultations (e-consults) for hematologic and oncologic conditions Work Schedule: To be discussed during the interview process
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.
Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.
The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
Alisha.Crane@va.gov · 909-961-4840
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $290000 – $350000/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-30.
There are 3 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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