Physician-Hematologist/Oncologist

Job TitleThe Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center serves as the primary health care provider for more than 151,000 Veterans in southeast Texas. Houston exudes a cosmopolitan and down-home vibe together that lets the residents of the country's fourth-largest city and third-largest county (Harris) know that there's no place quite like Houston. The city attracts visitors and transplants with a wonderful mix of world class arts, booming business, pro sports and award-winning cuisine. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be offeredEducation Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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 moreEDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistancePay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increasesPaid 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 VAInsurance: 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 territoryCME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage providedContract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlightingSome of the responsibilities are:Ability to perform clinical assessments including history and physical, appropriate diagnostic evaluation, and timely implementation of treatmentDiagnosis and management of hematologic and oncologic emergenciesRounding with residents and fellows on the inpatient service as assigned in rotation with other physician team membersCovering weekends and holidays in rotation with other physician team membersPhysicians must be competent to perform the following procedures:Diagnosis and management of malignant hematology, benign hematology, and solid tumor oncologic diseasesIdentification and management of side effects of cancer treatments and hematologic conditionsCounsel and advise patients with new diagnosis of malignancy or benign hematologic conditionTeach clinical fellows and residents in the outpatient clinic settingPerform bone marrow biopsies as needed and peripheral smear analysisOrder diagnostic studies and interpret laboratory tests, EKG, and radiology diagnostic tests (e.g. chest x-ray, CT scan, MRI, PET scan)Perform outpatient initial and follow up continuity of care for patients with hematologic and oncologic conditionsPrescribe chemotherapy and other medications within defined scope of practiceCounsel patients on cancer screening, genetic testing, and cancer preventionResponds to consultation requests in a timely mannerProvides education and counseling for patients and families for their hematologic or oncologicOverseeing advance practice practitioners (nurse practitioner, physician assistant), and teaching students, residents and fellows rotating on inpatient and outpatient servicesMaintain communication with referring providers and other specialties (surgery, radiation oncology, transplant, etc...) for patients who require multidisciplinary careParticipate in multi-disciplinary tumor boardsAbility to complete electronic consultations (e-consults) for hematologic and oncologic conditionsWork Schedule: To be discussed during the interview