Hematology/Oncology Physician

Hematology/Oncology Physician FresnoThe Location – Fresno, CA The Central Valley's largest city makes for a surprisingly lively place to live. Seven stadiums and a pair of arenas satisfy sporty types, and an annual Woodward Shakespeare Festival in lush Woodward Park reveals Fresno's cultural bent. But make no mistake: Agriculture is king in this centerpiece city of the San Joaquin Valley, California's most prolific growing region. In early spring, get a closer look by driving or biking along the 62-mile Blossom Trail, with the route lined with fruit and nut trees in full bloom. In summer, the route morphs into the Fresno County Fruit Trail, and fruit stands overflow with ripe seasonal produce. Back in town, explore a subterranean living space at Forestier Underground Gardens, hand-dug by an Italian immigrant who saw that going underground was a great way to keep cool and comfortable during the Central Valley's hot summers. Kids love Chaffee Zoo, especially the frolicking pinnipeds in Sea Lion Cove. Find quality handmade gifts in Fresno's Mural District, a hotbed of artists' studios and gallery spaces; monthly Art Hops are a great way to explore. After dark, restaurants and clubs light up the neon-bright Tower District.Fresno VA Medical Center VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS), located in Fresno, California, is part of VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN21), which includes facilities in California, Nevada, and Hawaii. VACCHCS is a 57-bed acute care, general medical and surgical center with state-of-the-art primary, secondary and tertiary care in major diagnostic, and treatment specializations. In addition, a 54-bed Community Living Center (CLC) is located on campus and provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation care.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Physician, as appropriate and within scope of practice/privileging, shall be responsible for providing Hematology/Oncology services in the following patient care areas:Serve as the attending for inpatient, outpatient, and consultation services.Perform evaluations involving complete history and physical examinations and the ordering of laboratory studies relevant to the patient's medical problem.Supervise and assist midlevel providers and ancillary health personnel in their evaluation and management of patients.Perform acquisition of material from all orifices from venous blood, fluid collection, localized abscesses presenting to the skin.Perform arterial puncture and bone marrow biopsies.Perform peer reviews as requested.Services would also include taking call and attending Tumor Board/Cancer Committee meetings.Evaluate and treat patients during a general Hematology Oncology outpatient clinic at the VA.Requirements:Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia) when services are performed onsite on VA property.Hematology provider(s)shall be Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in Hematology/OncologyBe currently certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalency.M-F 8:00am-4:30pm (40 hours/week)