Physician (Regular Ft)-Hematology-Oncology

Job Title

Hematology-Oncology Physician

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to:

• The Hematology-Oncology physician's actual clinical activity shall be a function of the VAMC Executive Committee of the Medical Staff clinical privileging process and the overall demand for emergency services.
• Provides direct hands-on patient care for patients with oncological and benign/malignant Hematologic conditions. Assesses patients for acute illnesses and determines whether patients need to be admitted to the hospital or managed in the outpatient setting. Manages chronic disease.
• Provides clinical guidance over the phone, by Secure Messaging and through mail. Ensures accurate documentation of medical assessments and observations. Participates in tele-health with CBOC's and other health care locations to help care for Veterans remotely.
• Supervising and teaching Hematology-Oncology fellows, medical residents and students from affiliated academic partners. Also required to oversee mid-level practitioners, such as nurse practitioners and/or physician assistants.
• Is expected to seek academic appointments with one or more or our affiliates, and to participate in activities related to that appointment as deemed needed for professional development and for assistance in teaching.
• Supervise, perform and teach any procedures within the approved scope for and Medical Hematology-Oncology.
• Participates in various Hematology-Oncology Section and Medical Service conferences as required.
• Participates in Quality Assurance activities.
• Engages actively in Research by performing, supervising, acquiring results and presenting and publishing those data, in a manner consistent with VA research policies.
• Involves oneself, in the works of various hospital and affiliated medical school committees.
• Helps with administrative responsibilities for the Section.
• Establishes inter-personal and intra-departmental relationships to enhance optimal patient care.
• Demonstrates competent and effective oral and written communication.
• Provides appropriate patient/family member teaching and education; evaluates effectiveness and level of patient/family member understanding of teaching provider. Utilizes the CPRS computer software/program for entering and signing of medical orders such as laboratory studies, radiological studies, etc.
• Fulfills Medical Center/Medical Service continuing education requirements.
• Maintains familiarity and compliance with hospital infection prevention policies and procedures, ensuring the use of antiseptic methods of all in-clinic procedures.
• Ensures a safe work environment and employee safe work habits.

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Authorized.

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 and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Learn more.

Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.

Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

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)

Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)

Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm