Physician - Hematology/Oncology

About the role

The Cheyenne VA Medical Center is recruiting for a full-time Physician-Hematology/Oncology. The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, consult, and provide non-surgical treatment to patients presenting with general medical problems.
• Administer moderate sedation in accordance with anesthesia policy; documentation of competency required.
• Perform hematology/oncology procedures including chemotherapy prescription/administration and bone marrow aspiration and biopsy.

Requirements

Basic requirements:

• United States Citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited per VA policy).
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year of study.
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or District of Columbia.
• Completion of residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty program leading to eligibility for board certification (ACGME/AOA accredited, or alternative pathways as described).
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Preferred experience:

• Internal Medicine qualifications.
• Background in Oncology with significant experience in chemotherapy prescription/administration.
• Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy.
• Biological infusion treatments.
• Board certification preferred.

Physical requirements:

• Must pass a pre‑employment physical examination per VA Handbook 5019.
• Moderate lifting up to 44 lbs.; carrying objects up to 15 lbs.; frequent reaching above shoulder; use of fingers, hands, legs; use of cranes and motor vehicles; walking & standing up to 8 hours; bending and climbing; able to hear a whisper.
• Must be physically, emotionally, and mentally stable to perform essential functions without hazard.

Exceptions:

• Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs who would otherwise meet the basic requirements may be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs) under specific conditions.
• In rare and unusual circumstances, the Facility Director may submit a memo through the VISN Chief Medical Officer to the VISN Director for a reasonable exception to the residency training requirement based on the applicant’s composite record of experience, accomplishments, performance, and qualifications.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, see