Oncology Physician

Category: Non-Exempt | Healthcare | Physician Services
Contract Duration: Long-Term VA Contract (Independent Contractor)
FTE: 1.0 FTE
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM | On-Call Coverage Required
Location: Providence VA Medical Center, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI 02908

About This Opportunity

JR Enterprise LLC (JRE), in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking a Board-Certified Medical Oncology Physician to provide high-quality oncology services to Veterans at the Providence VA Medical Center.

This long-term contract opportunity allows physicians to deliver comprehensive cancer care in an advanced clinical environment aligned with nationally recognized standards of care established by the The Joint Commission and the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

You will work within a multidisciplinary healthcare team supporting inpatient and outpatient oncology services while making a meaningful impact on the lives of U.S. Veterans.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert oncology consultation, diagnosis, and treatment management for Veterans
• Deliver comprehensive inpatient (1%) and outpatient (99%) oncology care
• Evaluate and triage primary care and specialty consults for oncology referrals
• Conduct history and physical examinations and order appropriate diagnostic studies
• Develop and implement individualized cancer treatment plans
• Coordinate care within a multidisciplinary healthcare delivery system
• Manage medication therapy according to established VA pharmacy policies
• Provide discharge education and coordinate follow-up care
• Participate in tumor boards, peer review activities, and quality improvement programs
• Document all clinical encounters in the VA Electronic Health Record system (CPRS/VistA)
• Perform administrative duties including OPPE and FPPE participation
• Provide on-call oncology coverage as assigned

Clinical Load Expectations

• Approximately 90% direct patient care
• Estimated workload per 1.0 FTE:
  • 5 hours inpatient oncology coverage weekly
  • 26 hours bookable outpatient clinic time weekly
  • Average clinical productivity target: ~2 patients per hour for scheduled visits

Schedule & Coverage Details

• Clinic Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• On-Call Coverage: Required for evenings, weekends, and federal holidays

On-call providers must be available:

• By phone within 15 minutes
• Onsite within 60 minutes if clinically required

Replacement coverage must be arranged within 2 hours if a scheduled physician is unable to complete an assigned shift.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Board Certification in Medical Oncology through the American Board of Internal Medicine
• Minimum full, unrestricted U.S. medical license (any state, territory, or District of Columbia)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Valid National Provider Identifier (NPI)
• DEA registration (if applicable)
• Ability to complete VA credentialing and privileging requirements
• Fluency in English (spoken, written, and clinical documentation)

Preferred Experience

• Multidisciplinary oncology care in hospital or clinic settings
• Experience managing complex cancer treatment plans
• Familiarity with electronic medical record systems such as CPRS/VistA
• Participation in tumor boards and clinical quality programs

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Serve U.S. Veterans through high-impact oncology care
• Work in a mission-driven federal healthcare environment
• Competitive contract compensation with malpractice insurance coverage
• Structured clinical support and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Long-term contract stability with potential extension options

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit the following:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae
• Active Medical License
• Board Certification Documentation
• DEA Certificate (if applicable)
• National Provider Identifier (NPI)
• Three (3) professional references

How to Apply

Submit your application to:
? recruiters@jrenterprise.net

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? recruiters@jrenterprise.net

Please include your credentials and availability when applying.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

JR Enterprise LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in healthcare. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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