Hematology/Oncology Physician

Hematology/Oncology Physician

Location N/APosted 3mo agoattending physician
~$495,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 125 physicians · national cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

Hematology/OncologyFull-timeMonday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Overview

Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SalaryDr Signal range
$430k – $550k

125 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
VA Medical Center · Acute medical and surgical care facility

Role summary

This Hematology/Oncology physician position at Huntington VA Medical Center offers a guaranteed base salary plus performance and cost of living raises, a range of federal benefits including student loan forgiveness up to $200,000, and a Monday-Friday daytime schedule with generous leave. The role includes teaching oncology fellows and working primarily with the veteran population at an 80-bed acute care VA facility.

What the posting highlights

  • Patient population: US Veterans
  • Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$430k–$550k · $495k median
$416kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$564k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$430k – $550k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
125 recent physician reports · national cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Bonus / incentives
Annual performance pay and sign-on incentive for highly qualified applicants
Loan repayment
$200,000
PTO
6.5 weeks

Benefits named in the posting

  • 26 days annual leave
  • 13 annual sick days
  • 11 paid federal holidays
  • Annual CME allowance with 5 days CME leave
  • Malpractice free liability protection with tail coverage
  • Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) / 401K with up to 5% VA match vested after 3 years
  • Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance
  • Defined federal pension after 5 years
Physician-reported total comp$430k–$550k · $495k median
$416kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$564k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 125 recent, approved physician reports (national cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Department of Veterans Affairs

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Facility & Community

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Facility
Acute medical and surgical care facility
Market
National
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Facility details
Practice setting
VA Medical Center
Facility type
Acute medical and surgical care facility
Beds
80
Patient population
US Veterans
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
National
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
VA Medical Center

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Questions to ask the employer

  • What happens to compensation when the guarantee period ends, and what share of physicians out-earn the guarantee afterward?
  • How is the $200,000 loan repayment structured — forgiven over time, contingent on service years, or paid up front?
  • What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?

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Work Design

Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
FTE
1
Teaching
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No
Visa sponsorship
no
J-1 waiver
No
H-1B
No

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
2 wk ago
Last verified
3 days ago
Extraction confidence
95%

Full description

HEMATOLOGY / ONCOLOGY - HUNTINGTON, WV - HUNTINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER We are looking for a Hematology/Oncology physician for our physician medicine team at our Huntington VA Medical Center. We are seeking a highly motivated BE/BC Hematology/Oncology physician, with an unrestricted MD / DO medical license, who shares our commitment to providing excellent care to our US Veterans. The Hershel "Woody" Williams Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Huntington, W. Va. is a fully accredited 80-bed acute medical and surgical care facility that provides primary care and specialty health services, including radiology, mental health services, women's health care, prosthetics, bariatric surgery, pain management, palliative care, sleep medicine and more. This Physician is a team member of the Hematology Oncology Department within the Medical Service and practices at the independent clinical level of practice. The Physician has specialized knowledge of practice related to assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a variety of Hematology/Oncology conditions. The field of hematology disease deals with disorders of blood and coagulation disorders. The field of Oncology is the branch of medical science concerned with the study and treatment of patients with malignancies of any organ system. Specialists in this field are responsible for the nonsurgical care of a wide range of diseases, treatment and prevention of blood diseases and cancers. Major Duties but not limited to The physician will perform or assist in related procedures. The Physician works as a member of the Hematology/Oncology Medical team at the Hershel "Woody" Williams campus of the Huntington VA Hospital. There may be sometimes that the clinician will have to visit a Community based Out-patient clinic for the purpose of meetings or trainings. Supervision of oncology fellows. (Providing guidance, oversight, and support to physicians who are in advanced training to become oncologists.) Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 430 pm Compensation / Benefits Excellent compensation - Great base salary (350K to 400K) , based on qualifications, with annual performance pay, biennial market pay raises & annual cost of living pay raises Sign-on Incentive available - Will be authorized for highly qualified applicants. Student Loan Forgiveness (EDRP) - Up to $200,000 in student loan forgiveness available - based on work commitment Incredible support staff - Nurses & Mid-Level providers Generous time away from practice - 26 days of annual leave, 13 annual sick days and 11 paid federal holidays Annual CME allowance with 5 days for attending CME events Malpractice - Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) / 401K with up to 5% in VA matching contributions vested after 3 years Qualify for defined federal pension after 5 years of federal service Insurance - Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care available Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting The quality of life in Huntington, WV is high, and the cost of living is low. The area offers a four-season environment with lake and river recreation, as well as a rich array of arts and cultural experiences. Huntington is home to award-winning public schools, magnet centers and the National & Internationally ranked and acclaimed Marshall University. Shopping areas include the Huntington Mall, the largest mall in West Virginia and the downtown area that includes Pullman Square - a truly modern town square that hosts a variety of festivals and special events all year around. "Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their life to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and wellbeing. As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care."