Hematology and Oncology Physician

Oncologist Position We are recruiting for a full-time oncologist to provide patient care within the Medicine Service. The scope of practice of an oncologist physician at the Columbia VA Healthcare system includes, but is not limited to: Provides direct patient care for inpatients and outpatients with actual or presumed oncologic or hematologic problems. Provides patient-centered medical care utilizing both the art and science of medicine. Provides high-value, cost-effective, and team-based medical care. Utilizes palliative and hospice services and principles as indicated. Demonstrates ability to teach medical students, medical residents, and other students who rotate on the oncology service and provide clinical supervision of PA-Cs and NPs. Demonstrates ability to participate in clinical research and other academic activities as assigned, both with VA and our affiliated academic institutions. Demonstrate interpersonal skills that enhances the effectiveness and accomplishments of the service. Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills that are commensurate with the responsibilities of the position. Participates in hospital and medical staff activities such as accreditation requirements, quality assessment, quality improvement projects, committee assignments, EPRP activities, lean activities, ORYX, HEDIS, SAIL measures, etc. Demonstrates ability to function within the parameters set by VA with regards to consult management, utilization of order sets, documentation in CPRS, and other requirements of the VA's electronic medical record system. Demonstrates ability to function within a large complex organization that requires cooperation with multiple services, including community care, prosthetics service, medical administration, medical records, group medical practice, etc. Perform other related duties as assigned, including weekday and weekend call. Work Schedule: Full time, 8:00am-4:30pm Monday through Friday. This schedule is subject to change depending on needs of the service/hiring manager.