Physician - Hematology Oncology (Sign-On Bonus & EDRP)

Summary The Cincinnati VA Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Staff Physician in Hematology Oncology to join our team. In this role - you will provide clinical care to our nation's veterans while helping shape the next generation of physicians through the education and mentorship of residents - fellows - and medical students. The position is eligible for a competitive Sign-On Bonus and the Education Debt Reduction Program. 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. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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 PolicyDegree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicineThe degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completedCurrent - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of ColumbiaResidency 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(NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completedOR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United StatesOR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiencesExceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as ""Physician Resident Providers"" (PRPs)PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basisPRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privilegedrather - they are to have a ""scope of practice"" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervisionAdditionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPsIn 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 actionProficiency in spoken and written EnglishPreferred Experience: Board certified or eligible in Hematology and or Oncology with applicable experienceExperience as an attending for fellows - residents - and studentsReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/Physical Requirements: Per VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - a physical examination will be conducted based on the physical requirements of the positionA physical examination prior to placement is requiredLong periods of standing or walking in the operating room setting and outpatient clinic will be encounteredThe mental/sensory requirements include recall - reasoning - problem-solving - hearing - speaking clearly - writing legibly - reading - and logical thinkingThe environment's pace can vary from steady to a sometimes-fast pace requiring handling of multiple priorities - frequent - sometimes intense customer - intense customer interactions - and the ability to adapt to frequent changes in a sometimes-noisy environment. Duties VA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageVHA Physician Total RewardsStaff Physician - Hematology Oncology primary role is to provide clinical care in the Hematology Oncology section and to oversee the educations of Residents - Fellows - and Medical Students within his/her practice areaAssigned duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Serves as acting chief of the section (if appropriate) - as neededProvides guidance and support to the nurse practitioners assigned to Medical Service in their respective areas of expertiseProvides guidance and supervision for the 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 ServiceParticipates in the formal education of the residents - fellows and medical students by presenting teaching rounds - lectures - conferences - etcParticipates in grading sessions for medical students and GME trainees assigned to their servicesDemonstrates and trains medical students/resident - fellows in medical procedures that are required to provide optimal patient care appropriate to their expertiseRevises work schedules and assignments to meet frequent - abrupt - and unpredictable changes in prescribed workloads and deadlines to meet patient care - healthcare - agency needsParticipates 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 ServiceDemonstrates commitment to high quality customer service - including specific measures identified as performance goals by the Medical CenterAdheres to all information security and privacy measures set by VHA and the Medical CenterHas approved clinical privileges in the areas of his/her expertise and in all areas required to carry out the duties of his/her assignments/responsibilities within Medical ServicesMaintains required mandatory training for privilegesFacilitate the delivery of appropriate patient care in collaboration with other health professionals - medical center staff - and managementParticipates as a peer reviewer process when requestedSystematically evaluates patient care programs in all Medicine venuesConsistently demonstrates expertise in diagnosing and treating seriously ill - multi-symptomatic patients when clinical assignments so dictateCompletes all medical record documentation - encounters and trainee supervision attestations in the electronic medical record within prescribed timeframesPlans implements - and evaluates care based on age specific requirements of the patientAssesses veterans by utilizing advanced clinical judgement and physical assessment skillsRecruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be available for qualified applicants Pay: Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases 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: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1 -000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): May be Approved Learn moreEDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentiveContact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Work Schedule: Monday - Friday7:30 am - 4:00 pm