Physician - Hematology-Oncology (EDRP Authorized)

Job Title

Physician

Job Description

The incumbent is responsible for providing primary, secondary and tertiary care in both hospitalized and outpatient settings, identifying patients health problems and designing diagnostic and therapeutic plans to meet these needs.

Works as a physician and is accountable for providing health care to outpatient and inpatient veterans in accordance with approved clinical privileges in internal medicine and hematology-oncology.

Supervision of students, residents and fellows from both Emory University and Morehouse Medical School therefore they must be eligible for academic appointment on those institutions.

Collaboration with and oversight of advanced ARNPs or PAs in the care of such patients. To maintain standard of cancer programs they must complete all qualifications to become a clinical trial investigator and enroll patients in clinical trials. Incumbent is responsible for the below functions as well as other duties assigned within the scope of the position.

Provide state of the art outpatient care to hematology/oncology patients which includes new consultations, initiation and management of chemotherapy or other appropriate methods of therapy, screening of consult, completion of electronic consults and participation on rotation with telemedicine. The physicians cover evening oncology treatment clinics per schedule. and rotate on weekends to cover consult service.

Actively participate in section activities to ensure that the Veterans are receiving the best care possible. May include quality improvement projects, clinical research and education. Responsible for coordinating activities of other health service personnel, resolving problems affecting patient care and providing appropriate education for the patient and/or family members regarding the patients illness and its management. Additionally, the physician may have responsibilities in other areas such as education and research.

The incumbent will teach house staff, medical students and other health professionals during ward rounds, clinics and in conferences and providing supervisory control and professional direction for specialized diagnostic units in their field of expertise.

Incumbent may have responsibilities in other areas such as education and research. The staff physician is responsible for teaching house staff, medical students and other health professionals during ward rounds, clinics and in conferences and providing supervisory control and professional direction for specialized diagnostic units in their field of expertise.

Work Schedule: A varying schedule that includes rotating night shifts and weekend on-call duties.

US Department of Veterans Affairs