Physician-Chief(Hematology-Oncology)

Chief Hematology/Oncology

The Chief of Hematology/Oncology duties include administrative and patient care both outpatient and inpatient services. In addition to leading and/or supporting a range of facility performance measures to optimize employee engagement, patient experience, and patient outcomes. The Chief Hematology/Oncology is under direct supervision of the Associate Chief of Staff of Medicine. The duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as Chief of Hematology/Oncology for VA Augusta Healthcare System, providing leadership and guidance to assigned clinical and administrative staff, complying with Medical Center policies and the Medical Staff bylaws.
• Oversee day to day functions of the Hematology and Oncology section.
• Supervise Physician, Nurse Practitioners, Fellows, and Residents.
• Diagnosing and managing blood-related disorders, such as anemia, leukemia, and hemophilia.
• Diagnosing and managing oncological diseases including but not limiting to solid tumors, endocrine tumors, etc.
• Performing specialized therapies, such as bold transfusions and bone marrow transplants.
• Ordering Pharmaceutical infusions such as Chemotherapy and biological agents.
• Monitoring the effectiveness of treatments and adjusting them as needed.
• Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, such as oncologists and hematopathologists, to provide comprehensive care.
• Participating in clinical trials and research studies to advance the field of hematology.
• Provides oversight related to the daily operations of the Hematology/Oncology section, including inpatient consultations, outpatient clinical areas, and inpatient unit.
• Optimizes Hematology/Oncology grids, labor mapping, bookability, productivity, and other operational needs in line with facility mission.
• Provides oversight to providers ensuring consults, encounters, TMS trainings, and other administrative tasks are completed timely.
• Provides oversight to ensure mandatory training, credentialing, chart reviews and mandates are completed timely by nephrologists.
• Ensures Hematology/Oncology Providers complete all medical records in accordance with Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff.
• Provides oversight to the medical students and residents in line with our academic mission when applicable.
• Completes tasks and duties assigned by direct supervisor and/or supervisory alignment.
• Participates in quality assurance programs and chart reviews.
• Attends Medical Staff meetings and serves on Medical Staff committees, as assigned.

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Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized.

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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, 8:00am-4:30pm. Work schedule subject to change based on agency needs.