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Hematologist Oncologist wanted for Veterans Health in #1 Arkansas

Department of Veterans Affairs
Little Rock, AR, 72208, USA
  • Healthcare
  • Full-time
Our job summary
Join a top-rated VA Hematology/Oncology team with protected clinic time, 55 days PTO and $325K–$400K total comp in Little Rock, AR. Hematologist/Oncologist role; FT, Mon–Fri 8:00–16:30; 3–4 admin days, 1–2 clinic days; inpatient rounding/consults; up to 10 on-call days/month; Little Rock, AR; permanent federal appointment with academic affiliate; competitive benefits and loan forgiveness. - MD/DO from ACGME or ECFMG - Completed ACGME residency (or 5 yrs US practice after foreign residency) - Active, unrestricted US medical license - Board Certified/Eligible in Hem/Onc preferred
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Written by a human, not AI. Ha! Can you sense my belief that a VA opportunity here in Little Rock, Arkansas is one of the best in the country.

Think about it from a daily practice enjoyment standpoint - 4 of the top 5 problems doctors deal with every day are absolutely non-existent here at Veterans Affairs in Little Rock. What are they you ask... Good question! 1. Restricted time with patients.... 2. Over reaching insurance companies "advising" your therapy and procedure choices.... 3. Difficult leadership pressing for higher work rates and competing priorities.... and 4. Lack of interdisciplinary support.... As for the 5th, we're improving the EMR system and would love your buy in and help!

We know our total annual compensation can't match your private practice offers; but seriously, the freedom, enjoyment, purpose, and hours you'll have every day at work here can be a vast difference from the heavy hustle mentality and stress experienced in private practice. Been there, done that. I guess you'll have to decide which is more valuable to you. A sustainable work rate providing high quality time for life, or money. Whatever your choice is completely fine. Although.... $350,000+ amazing benefits is a great comp here in Arkansas (low cost of living). Think lake house, long vacations, the home you want, debt free, and time for enjoying it... if that's your thing.

Particulars below - if you're still reading.

ABOUT US:
The Veterans Healthcare Administration is the largest health care system in the United States. Our Little Rock Arkansas facility is rated in the most complex category among our 152 facilities across the nation. Our goal is to build the nation’s best Hematology and Oncology programs for our veterans. We are seeking one outstanding Hematologist/Oncologist to join our Little Rock facility and help us reach that goal. We have a total of 280 operating beds at our Little Rock facility. Additionally, we have a 119 bed rehab unit, and a 152 bed community living center. Our Little Rock facility is also adjoined with our affiliate academic medical center, the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences, through a skybridge for easy access to both sites. :)

WORKLOAD AND TEAM:
1. Daily schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm;
2. 3-4 days admin time, and 1-2 days in clinic, Inpatient rounding and consults; you know the routine.
3. Nights, weekends and holiday on-call responsibility of no more than 10 days per month. A full hospitalist team, IM residents, and HemOnc Fellows manage most weeknight and weekend calls - based on your preferences of course.

COMP & BENEFITS:
1. Starting total compensation range - $325,000-$400,000;
2. Significant paid Time Off of around 55 days per year; (private practice, you take off, you have to hustle to make up those missed wRVUs or you have a short pay check that month)
3. No significant restriction on moonlighting;
4. Malpractice insurance that includes tail coverage;
5. Very Affordable health, life, vision, dental, and long-term care insurance; which if you retire with us you keep for your entire life!
6. Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of service.

MINIMIUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. MD/DO from an ACGME institution, (or proof of ECFMG)
2. Completion of ACGME residency (if foreign residency, must be followed by 5 years of practice or fellowship experience in the USA), and
3. Possess an active, current, unrestricted license in any U.S. State or territory.

ADDITIONAL PREFERENCES:
1. Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hematology and Oncology
2. Skilled in the latest types of Hematology and Oncology therapies

ABOUT ARKANSAS:
As for Arkansas…. I highly recommend it. In fact we were voted in 2024 and 2025 as the #1 in migration state in the nation! I live here and can attest to its amazing blend of urban, suburban, rural, and nature; plus, it is delta in the Southeast, Mountains in the Northwest, and a beautiful middle ground in Central Arkansas. It really is a wonderful place, the weather is great, and the cost of living is low. It is a great place to raise a family, grow a career, and even retire.

Join our team. Serve those who have served! #WorkAtVA. If you are interested at all, just text, phone, or email me (a pdf of your CV would be helpful too.)

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