Physician (Radiation Oncology)

Summary James A Haley VA Radiation Oncology Service is looking for a Board Certified or Board Eligible Radiation Oncologist. 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. 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. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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 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 (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 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - b) OR (2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) -OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - 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 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 or fee-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 Proficiency in spoken and written English Board Certified or Board Eligible in Radiation Oncology Physical requirements outlined below Reference: VA Regulations - specifically VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard This can be found in the local Human Resources Office Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019 This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health This position requires: light to moderate lifting (15 - 44 lbs.) light carrying (15 lbs and under) reaching above shoulder use of fingers both hands required walking (up to 2 hours) standing (up to 2 hours) kneeling (up to 1 hour) ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously near vision correctable at 13"" to 16"" far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other depth perception ability to distinguish basic colors ability to distinguish shades of colors hearing (aid permitted) emotional stability mental stability working closely with others and working alone. Duties The Radiation Oncologist is responsible for all functions which fall under the scope of care of Radiation Oncology Service (ROS) These include 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 Provide emergency care Research initiatives Resident supervision/education Works with and is supported by Radiation Oncology Service leadership Provides direct clinical and administrative oversight for mid-level practitioners - physics - dosimetry - radiation therapists and other clinical staff as assigned Responsible for providing services in an efficient - high-quality - cost-effective manner within budget allocation Works directly with Chief - Radiation Oncology Service to assist in ensuring adequate and appropriate staffing Participates in recruitment - hiring - evaluation and disciplinary actions for staff Works with the Chief - Radiation Oncology Service and other staff as appropriate - supports operations issues/problems resolution in a logical - stepwise fashion Participate in a forum in which staff identify - communicate - and resolve issues related to Radiation Oncology Service - Medical Center ancillary and support operations - and VISN-wide mandates Works with the Chief - Radiation Oncology Service and other disciplines as necessary to support - contribute to and implement policies - procedures - performance goals - strategic plans and initiatives Seeks and enhances opportunities to promote and strengthen the Medical Center's and VISN 8's goals Responsible for implementing the goal of improving care for patients within the Medical Center and VISN 8 Has basic understanding of managed care practices - including health care finance - billing - coding and documentation Knowledge - ability and willingness to use and promote the dissemination among clinical staff of current automated technology for Health Information Management Sections (HIMS) - patient data tracking - patient orders - etc Contributes to the development - maintenance and enhancement of relations with internal and external entities - including but not limited to: medical and nursing schools - local public and private health care entities - colleagues in other Patient Services and Integrated Services - such as Information Technology - Laboratory - and Business Office - labor - and VISN Participates in Radiation Oncology Service strategic planning Participates in local administrative - management - quality assurance - and other assignments - meetings or committees Provides direct patient care as a consultant in outpatient clinics and/or inpatient wards and will participate in the Radiation Oncology Service on call schedule Performance reflects and demonstrates support of the Chief - Radiation Oncology Service - Chief of Staff - Medical Center Director's - VISN Network and national goals Participates in regular peer review activities VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package VHA Physician Total Rewards Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): 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 through Friday - 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs