Oncology - Medical Oncology Physician

We are looking for your help! We at Sygnetics Healthcare, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned firm, are searching for strong Healthcare providers who share our passion to support our nation s veterans.

We are building a team of medical oncologists to provide inpatient and outpatient medical oncology consultation and treatment to Veterans within the VA Western New York Healthcare System. This contract assignment combines scheduled onsite care with after-hours call coverage, shared by a team of at least two credentialed physicians.Assignment Details Location: Buffalo VA Medical Center, 3495 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215. Scheduled clinical services are onsite. Clinical coverage: Three days per week, 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m., totaling 24 hours weekly across the contract team. Assigned days and individual schedules will be coordinated with VA. Call coverage: Contracted physician must be available on call during all hours when the facility clinic is closed sharing a schedule with VA staffed oncology physicians including evenings, weekends and holidays. Schedule will be provided upon start. Call response: Available by phone within 15 minutes and onsite within 60 minutes when required. Anticipated term: January 1 December 31, 2027, with four potential one-year options through December 31, 2031; subject to award and VA credentialing. Clinic cancellations require at least 45 days notice.Key Responsibilities Evaluate, triage, and prioritize oncology consultations; obtain histories, conduct examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and plan and prescribe treatment. Provide inpatient consultations and outpatient oncology care, coordinating treatment and follow-up with primary care providers and the multidisciplinary care team. Provide oncology call consultations to VA physicians and residents; respond onsite as required. Communicate test results, provide patient education and follow-up instructions, and complete timely documentation in the VA electronic health record. Participate in tumor boards, clinical conferences, peer review, quality improvement, and required professional practice evaluations.Required Qualifications Physician with current ABIM board certification in Medical Oncology and clinical competency in inpatient and outpatient oncology. Current, full, unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. All licenses held must meet VA requirements; specified adverse licensure history is disqualifying. Current BLS and ACLS certifications or accepted equivalents; maintain required continuing medical education and certifications. Fluent written and spoken English; successful completion of VA credentialing, privileging, required screening, and mandatory training before providing services.