Physician Hematology / Oncology - Competitive Salary

Job Description

James H. Quillen VA Medical Center is seeking a full-time BC / BE

Hematology / Oncology

physician to serve our veteran population.  Spend time focusing on patient care rather than the headache of running a private practice.  Enjoy the freedom of no contracts, non-competes, or restrictive covenants.  Take time for you and your family with an excellent work / life balance.

This opportunity sees a variety of prostate, lung, head & neck, and GI tract.  Both benign and malignant hematology including anemia, thrombophilia, myeloma, & lymphoma.  Call schedule – 1 week every 6 weeks.  Research through national VA as well as locally.  Teaching opportunities with local Medical School as desired.

Benefits

• Loan Repayment ($200k) through EDRP (Education Debt Reduction Program)
• No contracts or non-competes to deal with.
• Excellent Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision
• Nationwide Mobility – relocate anywhere in U.S. Veterans Admin without loss of benefits, vacation, or pay
• Excellent work / life balance
• Low patient to provider ratio - no RVU productivity
• Local residents / medical students for teaching opportunities
• Research opportunities both with national VA and locally
• Limited call – 1 week every 6 weeks

Johnson City, Tennessee is known for its rich history, cultural heritage, outdoor activities, and beautiful lakes and mountain vistas. As the eighth largest city in Tennessee, Johnson City boasts diverse economic and educational opportunities and has become a regional hub for health care, including medical and pharmacy schools associated with East Tennessee State University. The city is also home to a beautiful and historic Veterans Administration campus and hospital which celebrated 125 years serving veterans.  Exciting day trips to Asheville, Knoxville, Gatlinburg and the ski areas of North Carolina are about an hour away.

To learn more, contact Jason Freeman, Veterans Administration Physician & Provider Recruiter, at 423-609-8495, or send CV to

Jason.freeman@va.gov

All this, an excellent economy and one of the lowest costs of living in the U.S. led Forbes magazine to list Johnson City as one of the “Best Small Cities for Business and Careers.” Kiplinger’s named it one of the “10 Least Expensive Cities for Living in the U.S.A.” Residents and visitors alike are drawn to the big city opportunities and small town atmosphere of Johnson City, a one-of-a-kind town.