Answer the Call: Hem/Onc Opportunity Where Purpose Meets Lifestyle — Clarksburg, WV VA

Practice with Purpose — Hematologist/Oncologist Opportunity

Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center | Clarksburg, West Virginia

Are you a Hematologist/Oncologist ready for more than just a job? Step into a role where your expertise directly impacts the lives of those who have served our nation. At the Clarksburg VA Medical Center, you’ll practice high-quality, patient-centered medicine—without the burnout of volume-driven care.

Serving over 70,000 Veterans across north central West Virginia and surrounding regions, this is your chance to lead with purpose and build a career that truly matters.

Why the VA? Why Now?

At the VA, you’re not just another provider—you’re a valued leader in a system designed to support you.

What You Can Expect:

• Work-Life Balance: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with manageable on-call
• Competitive Salary + Performance Incentives
• Recruitment Incentives + Relocation Assistance Available
• Up to 50–55 Days PTO Annually (yes, you read that right!)
• Federal Pension (FERS) + 401K-style TSP with up to 5% match
• Malpractice Coverage Included (No Tail Required!)
• CME Support + Academic/Teaching Opportunities
• Nationwide VA Mobility & Career Growth
• No Non-Compete + Freedom to Moonlight

Your Impact in This Role

As a General Hematologist/Oncologist, this opportunity offers you to:

• Provide inpatient consultative care and outpatient oncology services
• Manage new cancer diagnoses and ongoing treatment plans
• Oversee the chemotherapy infusion suite
• Perform bone marrow biopsies and interpret diagnostic studies
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive Veteran care
• Participate in quality improvement, peer review, and teaching initiatives
• Deliver compassionate education and support to Veterans and their families

This is your opportunity to practice medicine the way it was meant to be practiced—with time, purpose, and impact.

Live Where Others Vacation — Clarksburg, WV

Nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, Clarksburg offers a lifestyle that’s hard to find anywhere else.

Lifestyle Highlights:

• ? World-Class Fishing & Scenic Rivers
• ? Hiking, Trail Running & Outdoor Adventure Year-Round
• ?‍?? Kayaking, camping, and exploring nearby state parks
• ? Low Cost of Living with spacious homes and land
• ?‍?‍?‍? Safe, family-friendly communities
• ? Easy access to larger metro areas while enjoying small-town charm

Imagine ending your clinic day and heading straight to the mountains, water, or trails—this is true work-life balance.

Answer the Call — Your Next Chapter Starts Here

This is more than a position—it’s a mission. A chance to serve those who served, while building a fulfilling career and life.

? Ready to take the next step?
Send your CV today to: terrance.anderson@va.gov

Let’s connect and explore how this opportunity can be the perfect fit for you.

Serve with Purpose. Lead with Excellence. Live Fully.

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

The Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center is a general medical and surgical hospital with 98 beds, located on a 16-acre site adjacent to the Veterans Memorial Park and the West Virginia State Nursing Home in the city of Clarksburg, West Virginia. It serves a Veteran population of approximately 70,000 in north central West Virginia and adjacent counties in Maryland, Ohio and Pennsylvania. In FY07 the medical center treated 19,554 unique patients through 216,090 outpatient visits and 3,541 admissions.

The facility was initially dedicated on December 7, 1950 and was enhanced with the clinical addition in 1989. Named after Louis A. Johnson, Secretary of Defense under President Truman, this medical center has been an active teaching facility since 1960 by participating in residency and academic affiliations with the West Virginia University, Fairmont State University, Alderson-Broaddus College and other nearby institutions of higher education.

Clarksburg, approximate population of 18,000 citizens, is located at the center of West Virginia's I-79 High Tech Corridor. The High Tech Corridor is anchored on the north by Morgantown, which is the home of West Virginia University, a Carnegie Foundation Research Institution and training academy for Cisco systems, Inc. and Oracle. Morgantown was recently rated the best small city in America by bizjournals.com. Other regional high technology operations include the National Energy Technology Laboratory, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, NASA IV and V Center, and Department of Defense Biometrics Fusion Center.

Clarksburg enjoys the amenities of the largest city in the region with the advantages of a small hometown community. A rich mix of retail, industry, and government services, with a thriving business community exist, along with an abundance of recreational facilities and one of the best preserved historic downtowns in the state. The crime rate is the second lowest in West Virginia and is one of the lowest in the country, property prices remain low, and the cost of living is substantially lower than any metropolitan city. Clarksburg is a small community rich with economic growth, heritage, and family recreation. Clarksburg's Historic downtown is also home to the largest legal, accounting, and banking community in north central West Virginia. There are approximately 6,000 professionals working in the Downtown Central Business District each weekday.

Clarksburg is located approximately two hours from Pittsburgh, PA, three and one-half hours from Columbus, OH, four hours from Washington, DC, and two hours from Charleston, WV.