Physician (Hematology and Oncology)

Physician Opportunity in Kernersville, NC

The WG Bill Hefner VA Medical Center is seeking a physician who specializes in Hematology and Oncology for the Kernersville (HCC) in Kernersville, NC. The physician is expected to share attending call responsibilities with Hematology and Oncology specialists in covering nights, weekend and holiday calls as needed. The physician will round with the team of fellow(s), resident(s), and medical student(s) as regards to inpatient settings. All staff physicians assigned to Medicine Service will meet the needs of customers while supporting VA mission and establish and maintain professional relationships within Medicine Service, and with other services and facility management which result in improved patient care.

Duties

Administrative:

• Serves as acting chief of the section of Hematology and Oncology, as needed.
• Serves as acting program manager of the section of Hematology and Oncology, as needed.
• Provides guidance, and support to the advanced practice providers (nurse practitioners and physician assistants) assigned to Medicine Service in their respective areas of expertise.
• Provides guidance, teaching, and supervision for the medical students and residents (interns, residents, and/or fellows) assigned to Medicine Service/subspecialty services and clinics.
• Participate in improvement activities with emphasis on Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI).
• Participates in and attends medical center committees and/or teams as assigned by the Chief Medicine Service and in his/her absence.
• Participates 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 Chief, Medicine Service
• Stays informed on developments in the management and treatment of diseases and illness through continuing medical education

Clinical:

• Provide consultation in Hematology and Oncology, both for diagnosis and treatment in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Provide clinical assessment and evaluations of Inpatients and Outpatients with hematologic and oncologic needs.
• Provide Health care management of assigned veteran patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies.
• Ordering consultation and referrals - Inpatients and Outpatients.
• Provide patient follow-ups, as appropriate.
• Provide Health promotion and disease prevention.
• Provide Patient, family, and staff education and counseling.
• Be aware of clinical research and trials available for Veterans.
• Participates in multidisciplinary activities involving the treatment plan and discharge plans of patients admitted to the Medicine bed services
• Develops the initial plan of care and updates the plan, serving as a resource person to less experienced staff, and acts as a leader in developing standards of care

Research:

• Supports the medical Center-wide research mission
• Assists in conducting studies regarding treatment modalities, outcomes, and other aspects of patient care when appropriate.
• Participate in enrollment of Veterans onto hematology and oncology clinical trials

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Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified applicants

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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 (as determined by Chief of service)