Pays $180-$225/hr — Oncologist market median is ~$123k (10 jobs)
About the Role
Part-time oncology subject matter expert for federal healthcare program. $180-225/hr. Fairfax, VA.
Join Prometheus Federal Services as a Oncologist – Part-Time SME, $180-225/hr in Fairfax, Virginia. Prometheus Federal Services (PFS) is a trusted partner of federal health agencies. We are exploring the addition of a highly experienced Oncology Physician to serve as a part-time Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting a high-visibility federal healthcare program.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $180 - $225/hour.
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Disability and life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Prometheus Federal Services in Fairfax, Virginia.
Key Responsibilities
The Oncology Physician will serve as a Subject Matter Expert providing strategic clinical guidance to federal healthcare programs. Responsibilities include supporting cross-functional coordination, identifying program risks, and mentoring staff to ensure cohesive program execution.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Medical Doctorate with a specialty in oncology and possess at least 15 years of experience managing complex healthcare projects. Direct experience with VA healthcare systems and operations is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Key Skills
Oncology — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 15% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$421k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $417k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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