Fee Basis Physician

About the role

The Radiation Oncology Service is a part of a large, complex VA Medical Center with consults and referrals from VISN Medical Centers and outpatient clinics.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all functions which fall under the scope of care of Radiation Oncology Service (ROS).
• Includes clinical and administrative management, either directly or through delegated authority of the following:
• Initial Patient evaluation
• Patient simulation, radiation treatment plan and prescription
• Patient management during treatment
• Follow up care post treatment
• Consultation with other services
• Provides emergency care 24 hours a day 365 days a year - as required by the service line
• Research initiatives

Requirements

• Required knowledge Base:
• 3D External Planning
• Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
• Computerized treatment planning systems (TPS)
• CT scan planning
• Electronic portal imaging device (EPID)
• On Board Imaging (OBI)
• Electron treatment

• Additional valuable knowledge base:
• Knowledge of Varian/Eclipse TPS
• Knowledge of RapidArc TPS

• Experience in IMRT treatment of head and neck malignancies
• Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
• Superficial treatment
• Total Body Irradiation
• Brachytherapy

Qualifications

• To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement.
• Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Basic Requirements

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
• In rare and unusual circumstances, the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer, who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience, accomplishments, performance, and qualifications warrant such action.

Additional Requirement

• Must be a Board Certified or Board Eligible Radiation Oncologist.

Physical Requirements

• The incumbent must be able to perform all activities of the position without restriction.

Education

• Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine.

Additional Information

• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
• It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

How you will be evaluated

• Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.