Answer the Call: Hematology/Oncology Physician

Serve Veterans. Thrive Professionally. Live Exceptionally.

Kent, Ohio | VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System (VISN 10)

The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System (VANEOHS) is seeking a Board Certified / Board Eligible Hematologist/Oncologist to join a thriving, collaborative cancer program serving our nation’s Veterans. This opportunity offers the rare combination of outpatient-focused practice, academic affiliation, exceptional work-life balance, and the honor of serving those who served.

Position Highlights

• Outpatient-focused Hematology/Oncology practice
• Primary location: Kent, Ohio VA Outpatient Clinic
• Affiliated with the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
• Occasional weekend inpatient consult coverage only (Cleveland)
• No call coverage
• Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• No physician employment contract
• No significant restrictions on moonlighting

Practice Environment

• Kent Clinic: 14-chair modern infusion center
• Future Growth: Additional Hem/Onc position planned for Youngstown (Summer 2026) with a 6-chair infusion center
• Collaborative, collegial, and mission-driven oncology team
• Broad spectrum of hematologic and oncologic conditions

Academic Opportunity

• Faculty appointment eligible at the
  Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
  (commensurate with experience)
• Ideal for physicians who value teaching, mentorship, and academic engagement

Compensation & Incentives

• Recruitment & Relocation Incentives Available
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
  (Student loan repayment available for eligible candidates)

VA Physician Total Rewards (Exceptional & Unmatched)

• 50–55 days of paid time off annually, including:
• 26 days annual leave
• 13 days sick leave
• 11 federal holidays
• Possible 5 days paid CME absence
• Federal Retirement Pension (5-year vesting)
• Federal 401(k)/TSP with up to 5% VA contribution
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life & long-term care insurance
• $1,000 CME reimbursement annually (FT, board certified)
• Free malpractice coverage with tail
• One unrestricted U.S. license accepted (any state or territory)

Visa Sponsorship Welcome

We proudly support diversity in medicine and welcome non-U.S. citizen physicians.
VA Northeast Ohio employs physicians on H-1B and O-1 visas across our system.

Life in Kent & Northeast Ohio

Kent, Ohio offers the charm of a college town with easy access to big-city amenities:

• Home to Kent State University — vibrant arts, culture, and athletics
• Scenic parks, hiking, and outdoor recreation
• Excellent schools and family-friendly neighborhoods
• Just a short drive to Cleveland, featuring:
• World-class dining, sports, and entertainment
• Cleveland Orchestra, museums, and theaters
• Lake Erie waterfront, boating, and beaches

This region provides an exceptional quality of life with affordable living, rich culture, and endless opportunities for your family to thrive.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Hematology certification or eligibility preferred
• Demonstrated clinical excellence and collaborative approach
• Commitment to Veteran-centered care

Forward Your Resume Immediately to: terrance.anderson@va.gov

Join a Mission That Matters

If you are seeking a rewarding Hematology/Oncology career where your expertise truly makes a difference — while enjoying work-life balance, academic engagement, and outstanding federal benefits — we would be honored to speak with you.

Serve those who served. Build a career with purpose. Welcome to VA Northeast Ohio.

Focusing on treating the whole Veteran through health promotion and disease prevention, VA provides comprehensive, seamless health care and social services for 112,589 Veterans across Northeast Ohio. 

With 18 locations of care, including 13 outpatient clinics, two community resource and referral centers, a psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery center, a chronic dialysis center and an outpatient surgery center, VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System’s quality services are easily accessible to Veterans in 24 counties. 

VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System contributes to the future of medicine through education, training, and research programs.  We are committed to delivering the highest quality and safest health care to our nation’s Veterans.

VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is part of Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 (VISN 10), which includes 10 VA Healthcare Systems, the independent Columbus, Ohio Ambulatory Care clinic and a network of 63 VA Outpatient Clinics that provides care to more than 685,000 Veterans throughout the lower peninsula of Michigan, Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Indiana.

National and Regional Referral Services:
• Cochlear Implants
• Cardiac Surgery
• Invasive Cardiology
• Polytrauma Care
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Teleretinal Imaging
• Post-Traumatic Stress
• Gambling Disorder Treatment
• Substance Abuse
• Women’s Military Sexual Trauma
• Blind Rehabilitation
• Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center
• Comprehensive Reference Clinical Laboratory Services
• Left Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Destination Implantation

Special Programs:
• Open Heart Surgery
• Care of the Seriously Mentally Ill
• Geriatric Research Education and Care Center
• Substance Abuse Care
• Women's Health Programs
• Hemodialysis
• Center for Stress Recovery
• HIV/AIDS Care
• Nuclear Medicine
• Pathology Reference Laboratory
• Sleep Disorder Program
• Functional Electrical Stimulation
• Advanced Platform Technology

Affiliations
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry
Case Western Reserve University Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing

More than 2,000 students, trainees, residents, and fellows are trained at the medical center each year, encompassing 26 disciplines and involving more than 200 affiliations with schools, colleges, and universities.

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2025, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $23,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $31,000.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service