Physician-Chief of Hematology and Oncology

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. 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 Policy Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine The 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 completed 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 OR (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 States OR (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 experiences Exceptions: 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 basis PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged Rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs 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 Proficiency in spoken and written English Additional Requirement: Candidates will have an academic appointment with Wake Forest University commensurate with level of experience Preferred Experience: ABIM board certification in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit Physical Requirements: - Bending - pushing - pulling - reaching and occasional kneeling - crawling and squatting - lifting - carrying - bending - and manipulation of equipment - patient assistance and positioning - walking and prolonged standing - the ability to read written orders - computer screens - patient records - and equipment controls - and the ability to communicate with patients - physicians - and coworkers - near visual acuity to assess patient's physical condition when performing exams - and evaluating images for diagnostic quality - must be able to speak and hear to communicate with patients - and have the ability to make critical decisions - interact with patients of different ages and health conditions - maintain patient confidentiality - and work under stressful conditions - such as operating or emergency rooms See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Service. Duties VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package VHA Physician Total Rewards The Section of Hematology and Oncology at the Salisbury VA HealthCare Center (SVA HCS) - in NC is seeking a physician leader with training and expertise in adult Hematology and Oncology to oversee operations at its three sites of care (Salisbury - Charlotte and Kernersville) The SVA HCS is a complexity 1a facility The medicine specialty program consists of a broad array of services with over 100 specialists and consistently ranked in the top 10 by volume of encounters in the VHA The program is affiliated with Wake Forest University School of Medicine The oncology section at the SVA HCS was the first VA oncology program to become ASCO QOPI certified It is the largest provider of outpatient chemotherapy/infusion services in the VHA by volume of operations and is consistently in the top 3 programs by total volume of encounters and visits It is a training site for Wake Forest University hematology oncology fellows - residents and medical students The section has a robust clinical trials unit with industry funded - and investigator initiated trials The position is a full-time clinician-educator-research track with flexible amount of protected time for educational/research activities and will have faculty appointment at Wake Forest University School of Medicine Specific duties include - but are not limited to: A Administrative: Provide strategic and operational leadership for Hematology & Oncology across Salisbury - Charlotte - and Kernersville Foster communication within the Hematology/Oncology Section and across Medicine Service Review and monitor clinical privileges of section staff Oversee outpatient and inpatient consult services in a multispecialty environment - supported by experienced clinical and research staff Manage provider coding practices for billing compliance Approve leave requests and complete OPPEs and clinical pertinence reviews B Clinical: Provide clinical and administrative supervision of hematology and oncology staff Ensure delivery of high-quality care in outpatient clinics - inpatient consults - and infusion services Develop and enforce clinical practice standards - policies - and procedures Maintain personal clinical privileges and demonstrate sound clinical judgment Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care C Education and Scholarship: Participates in the formal education of the residents - fellows and medical students by presenting teaching rounds - lectures - conferences - etc Participates in evaluation sessions for medical students and GME trainees assigned to their services Support curriculum development and evaluation for hematology and oncology rotations Demonstrates and train medical students/resident and fellows Assists in the development and implementation of education and training programs for medical students and fellows and residents - rotating through Medicine Service and accountable Clinical Services D Research: Supports the medical Center-wide research mission Assists in conducting studies regarding treatment modalities - outcomes and other aspects of patient care when appropriate If involved in an ongoing research project - abides by all VA regulations governing research protocols/policies and/or procedures Encourages participation in clinical research among other staff members Advance education and research as a full-time clinician-educator-research faculty member with flexible protected time for academic pursuits Recruitment Incentive: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates 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 Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm #J-18808-Ljbffr