Reported by 27 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Hematology/Oncology·Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM·FPay transparency
Overview
The package
AI-structured
This is a Staff Physician – Hematology/Oncology position at the Oklahoma VA Health Care System, providing clinical care to adult veterans (ages 18+) in both inpatient and outpatient settings while also supervising and teaching Fellows, Residents, and Medical Students. The role offers a competitive federal salary with performance bonuses, up to $200,000 in student loan repayment (EDRP), and a possible sign-on bonus for highly qualified candidates.
$500,000 SalaryDr market context available for comparison
$200,000 loan repayment support
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
11 weeks PTO or vacation disclosed
Academic/Clinical (Inpatient and Outpatient) · VA Medical Center (Federal/Veterans Affairs) · Both inpatient and outpatient
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Posted pay vs real comps
$423k$500k$525k
Physician-reported range Reported median
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
Type
SalaryDr Market Context
Market context
$422,500 – $525,000
Structure
salary
Signing bonus
$0
Loan repayment
$200,000
PTO
11 weeks
$423k$500k$525k
Physician-reported range Reported median
This is SalaryDr Market Context computed from 27 verified physician submissions (region cohort). It is not the employer's posted pay. The employer did not disclose pay.
below U.S. avg (100) · BEA Regional Price Parities
Schools
-0.9
grade levels vs U.S. avg · NAEP 2024
121 SalaryDr Hematology/Oncology reports in national show a $495,000 median.
3 active Hematology/Oncology roles in Oklahoma, including 1 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; 0 include reviewed transparent pay.
Physicians in this comparison cohort report 3.9/5 average job satisfaction.
80% of physicians with recommendation data would choose their job again.
Questions to ask the employer
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 through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Shift type
Day
Inpatient / outpatient
Both inpatient and outpatient
Coverage model
Monday–Friday standard hours; no call burden explicitly stated
Admin burden
Moderate – participation in committee meetings, quality improvement teams (CQI), scheduling adjustments, and trainee evaluation/supervision attestations in EHR.
The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. Your full resume/CV may be uploaded without page limitation into the 'Other' document upload field. 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.
At the Oklahoma VA Health Care System, we provide a comprehensive range of techniques for cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. The Staff Physician - Hematology Oncologist's primary role is to provide clinical care in Hematology and Oncology and to oversee the education of Fellows, Residents, and Medical Students within his/her practice area. Duties of this position include but are not limited to: Administrative: Provide guidance and supervision for the medical students and residents (interns, residents, and/or fellows) assigned to General Medicine House Service/subspecialty services and clinics according to facility standards when assigned to do so by the Chief, Medical Service. Participate in and attends medical center committees as assigned by the Section Chief and/or Chief Medical Service and in his/her absence when requested. Participate in the selection of new staff when requested; prepares for promotions and recognition of outstanding performance of staff he/she collaborates with and/or supervises if applicable. Revise work schedules and assignments to meet frequent, abrupt, and unpredictable changes in prescribed workloads and deadlines to meet patient care, healthcare, and agency needs. Follows agency and Service level expectations for time/attendance and modification of clinical duties for planned leave. Participate in various facility programs designed to enhance and improve the delivery of patient care services, such as Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) teams, as assigned by Section Chief and/or Chief of Medical Service. Clinical: Provide quality patient-centered care to both inpatients and outpatients for adults age 18-65 and older adults age 65+ as assigned by Chief, Medical Service. Has approved clinical privileges in Hematology and Oncology and all areas required to carry out the duties of his/her assignments/responsibilities within Medical Services. Maintains required mandatory training for privileges. Demonstrate sound decision-making skills, both clinical and administrative, which bring credit to the profession and serve to enhance the distinctive and contributory role of physicians. Consistently demonstrate expertise in diagnosing and treating seriously ill, multi-symptomatic patients when clinical assignments so dictate. Complete all medical record documentation, encounters, and trainee supervision attestations in the electronic medical record within prescribed timeframes. Develop the initial plan of care and updates the plan, serving as a resource person to less experienced staff, and acts as a leader in developing standards of care. Academic: Participate in the formal education of residents and medical students by presenting teaching rounds, lectures, conferences, etc. Participate in grading sessions for medical students and GME trainees assigned to their services. Demonstrate and trains medical trainees (Students/Residents/Fellows) in medical procedures that are required to provide optimal patient care appropriate to their expertise. Assist in the development and implementation of education and training programs for medical students and residents rotating through the Medical Service's accountable Clinical Services. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be approved to a highly qualified candidate Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. 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 vhaedrpprogramsupport@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 Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.
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