Physician - Medical Oncologist

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS)
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Employer: Veterans Health Administration (VHA)

The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System is seeking a dedicated, mission?driven Medical Oncologist to join our expanding Medicine Service at the Las Vegas VA Medical Center. This is an exceptional opportunity to care for Veterans while enjoying the professional stability, federal benefits, and work-life balance that only the VA can provide.

About the Opportunity

As a VHA Oncologist, you will provide comprehensive hematology/oncology care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and help strengthen access in a region with significant specialty shortages. Enterprise data highlights a sustained need for Oncology specialists in Southern Nevada and active recruitment efforts for Hem/Onc providers.

Major Duties

Diagnose and treat a broad spectrum of hematologic and oncologic conditions.
Provide inpatient and outpatient Oncology care within a collaborative care team.
Participate in tumor boards, care coordination meetings, and multidisciplinary rounds.
Perform consultations, follow-up care, and treatment planning.
Engage in quality improvement and evidence-based oncology practices.
Provide patient education, survivorship guidance, and ongoing symptom management.
Work closely with the Oncology Nurse Navigator team to ensure seamless Veteran care.

Why VASNHS?

Competitive compensation with Market Pay Review.
Robust federal benefits, including:
- Federal pension & Thrift Savings Plan (with up to 5% match)
- Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
- 11 federal holidays, generous annual & sick leave
Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) eligibility - substantial loan repayment potential.
Recruitment incentives may be available based on need and qualifications.

The Las Vegas Advantage

Las Vegas offers an affordable lifestyle, strong community, diverse cultural amenities, and access to world-class outdoor recreation. With sunshine year-round and easy access to surrounding national parks, the region is ideal for physicians seeking both professional fulfillment and personal well?

Requirements

MD or DO degree and board certification/eligibility in Medical Oncology or Hematology/Oncology.
Unrestricted U.S. medical license (one license from any state is accepted).
Strong commitment to Veteran care and excellent clinical judgment.
Ability to work effectively in team-based, multidisciplinary environments.

Let's Connect! 

Kelly De Boer, VA Physician Recruiter