Physician - Hematology/Oncology

Job Title

Physician

Duties

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. This position is in the Specialty Medicine Service Line at the VA Black Hills Healthcare System and reports directly to the Chief of Specialty Medicine. Physician provides consultation services and follow up of medical subspecialty patients, in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting, at the VA Medical Center in Fort Meade, SD. Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Evaluates, triages, and prioritizes requests from Primary Care providers and others for outpatient hematology/oncology subspecialty consultations.
• Obtains medical histories, conducts physical examinations, orders and evaluates appropriate laboratory testing, and plans and prescribes treatment for patients.
• Coordinates medical management and care with Primary Care providers and other medical personnel in a multidisciplinary health care delivery system.
• Performs administrative tasks as assigned, such as peer reviews and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPE).
• Provides Hematology/Oncology on-call services as assigned.
• Attends staff meetings, serves on committees, teams, workgroups, and peer reviews as requested.
• Completes CME, VA Training, HIPAA, Security training, and other mandatory training courses.
• Provides clinical care within the Hematology/Oncology privileges approved by MEC.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): An incentive is authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for 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) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for the incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io for questions or assistance. Learn more.

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, 7:30am - 4:00pm