Physician- Hematology/Oncology

About the role

The Staff Physician - Hematology Oncologist provides clinical care in Hematology and Oncology and oversees the education of Fellows, Residents, and Medical Students within his/her practice area.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance and supervision for medical students and residents (interns, residents, and/or fellows) assigned to General Medicine House Service/subspecialty services and clinics according to facility standards when assigned to do so by the Chief, Medical Service.
• Attends and participates in medical center committees as assigned by the Section Chief and/or Chief Medical Service and in his/her absence when requested.
• Selects new staff when requested; prepares for promotions and recognizes outstanding performance of staff he/she collaborates with and/or supervises if applicable.
• Revises work schedules and assignments to meet frequent, abrupt, and unpredictable changes in prescribed workloads and deadlines to meet patient care, healthcare, and agency needs. Follows agency and Service level expectations for time/attendance and modification of clinical duties for planned leave.
• Participates in various facility programs designed to enhance and improve the delivery of patient care services, such as Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) teams, as assigned by Section Chief and/or Chief of Medical Service.
• Provides quality patient-centered care to both inpatients and outpatients for adults age 18-65 and older adults age 65+ as assigned by Chief, Medical Service.
• Maintains approved clinical privileges in Hematology and Oncology and all areas required to carry out the duties of his/her assignments/responsibilities within Medical Services. Maintains required mandatory training for privileges.
• Demonstrates sound decision-making skills, both clinical and administrative, which bring credit to the profession and serve to enhance the distinctive and contributory role of physicians.
• Consistently demonstrates expertise in diagnosing and treating seriously ill, multi-symptomatic patients when clinical assignments so dictate.
• Completes all medical record documentation, encounters, and trainee supervision attestations in the electronic medical record within prescribed timeframes.
• Develops the initial plan of care and updates the plan, serving as a resource person to less experienced staff, and acts as a leader in developing standards of care.
• Participates in the formal education of residents and medical students by presenting teaching rounds, lectures, conferences, etc.
• Grades sessions for medical students and GME trainees assigned to their services.
• Demonstrates and trains medical trainees (Students/Residents/Fellows) in medical procedures that are required to provide optimal patient care appropriate to their expertise.
• Affords assistance in the development and implementation of education and training programs for medical students and residents rotating through the Medical Service's accountable Clinical Services.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Board certified/eligible in medical Oncology required. Board certification/eligibility in Hematology preferred but not required.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
• 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Pay

Salary is competitive and includes an annual performance bonus. Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME). Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance. Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).

Schedule

Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Application Information

All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.