Board Certified General Oncology Physician - Federal VA Contract

Board Certified General Oncology Physician

Buffalo, NY (Buffalo VA Medical Center) | Part Time | 3 clinic days/week, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM + 17 on-call weeks/year

Position Overview

Contract oncologists are needed at the Buffalo VA Medical Center, 3495 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215, to provide on-site general oncology care for Veterans in the VA Western New York Healthcare System. The contract covers 1.67 FTE: a standing clinic schedule of three days per week plus after-hours on-call coverage for 17 weeks per year. Two physicians will share the coverage. The contract runs January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027, with four one-year options through 2031.

Key Responsibilities

• Staff the oncology clinic on-site three days per week, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM — about 26 bookable clinic hours per week at roughly two patients per hour.
• Provide approximately 5 hours per week of inpatient oncology consult coverage.
• Evaluate, triage, and prioritize oncology consults from Primary Care and other services.
• Take histories, perform physical exams, order and interpret labs and testing, and plan and prescribe treatment, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy management.
• Cover on-call for 17 assigned weeks per year — all hours outside Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (evenings, weekends, holidays). Answer calls from VA residents and physicians within 15 minutes and be on-site within 60 minutes when needed.
• Participate in tumor boards and conferences: weekly Oncology/Hematology conference, bi-weekly Surgical/Oncology conference, twice-monthly Lung Tumor Board, and Head & Neck Tumor Conference as needed.
• Document all care in the VA electronic health record, communicate test results per VHA Directive 1088, and provide discharge education coordinated with the next care setting.
• Take part in peer review, OPPE/FPPE, and quality improvement, and report patient safety events within 24 hours.
• Complete required VA training, including EHR, Suicide Risk Management, PACT Act Toxic Exposure Screening, Military Sexual Trauma, and privacy/HIPAA.

Qualifications & Experience

• MD or DO with current board certification in Medical Oncology from the American Board of Internal Medicine (required).
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state, territory, or DC. No history of a license restricted, suspended, revoked, surrendered, or denied.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Current DEA registration and an active NPI.
• Must be eligible for VA credentialing and privileging (VHA Directives 1100.20 and 1100.21). Work cannot start until the Medical Executive Board approves privileges.
• Must not appear on the HHS OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities.
• Proof of TB screening, MMR, varicella, Tdap, annual influenza vaccination, and Hepatitis B series.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Inpatient and outpatient general oncology experience preferred. Prior VA or federal healthcare experience is a plus.
• Able to commit to a stable schedule. No changes to the assigned physicians are allowed during the first 90 days of the contract.

Compensation

• Clinic hours: $310–$340/hour, depending on experience and certifications.
• On-call coverage: $35/hour for scheduled on-call hours, with on-site call-back time included.
• This position is local to the Buffalo area. No per diem or travel allowance is included.
• Malpractice coverage and VA credentialing costs are covered.

Application Process

To be considered, submit:

• A current CV with month/year dates. Explain any gaps in training or employment.
• A copy of your ABIM Medical Oncology board certification, medical license(s), DEA registration, and BLS/ACLS cards.
• Three (3) professional references with name, title, organization, phone, and email. At least one should be a physician supervisor or department chief.
• A signed Letter of Intent, which the VA requires for submission on this VA Medical Center contract. It will be sent to you after your initial screening.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process.