Hematology Oncology Physician

MD/DO - Hematology Oncology Physician

Land of 10,000 lakes, and the Mall of America! The Community Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis is the most populous city in Minnesota with an estimated population of 429,606. Minneapolis lies on both banks of the Mississippi River, just north of the river's confluence with the Minnesota River, and adjoins Saint Paul, the state's capital. With one of the nation's best park systems, the city is abundantly rich in water, with thirteen lakes, wetlands, the Mississippi River, creeks and waterfalls, many connected by parkways in the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway. The city and surrounding region are the largest population and primary business center between Chicago and Seattle. Minneapolis was historically a marketplace for timber, became the flour milling capital of the world, and, to the present day, preserved its financial clout. Anchoring strong music and performing arts scenes, Minneapolis is home to both the Guthrie Theater and the First Avenue nightclub. Reflecting the region's status as a center of folk, funk, and alternative rock music, the city was the launching pad for several of the 20th century's most influential musicians, including Bob Dylan and Prince. Hip-hop and rap scenes produced artists Lizzo, Brother Ali, Atmosphere, and Dessa.

Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care Center (MVAHCS) Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVAHCS) is a teaching hospital providing a full range of patient care services with state-of-the-art technology, as well as education and research. Comprehensive health care is provided through primary care, tertiary care and long-term care in areas of medicine, surgery, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, oncology, dentistry, geriatrics and extended care. Location: 1 Veterans Drive Minneapolis, MN 55417

Position Overview

Physician shall be responsible for providing Hematology/Oncology care, including, but not limited to:

• Diagnosis, evaluation, and management of various disease conditions related to Hematological and Oncological diseases or coagulopathies.
• Performance of clinical procedures such as: Bone Marrow Biopsies with microscopic evaluation, Prescription of chemotherapy and other cancer agents, and other duties as assigned, within the latest standards of evidence-based practice.
• Provide consultative services at the patient's bedside if the patient is not ambulatory and, in the clinic, setting if the patient is able to report to the outpatient clinic.
• Be on-call to evaluate and treat Hematologist/Oncologist consults, clinic, and chemotherapy patients. Extensive inpatient and outpatient teaching of medical students and medical residents required.
• Provide discharge education and follow up instructions that are coordinated with the next care setting for all Hematology/Oncology clinical patients.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities and meetings with committee participation as required by the VAMC Chief of Service, Chief of Staff, or designee.

Qualifications

• Must be Board Certified OR Board Eligible by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM).
• Must have current license to practice medicine in any state, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia.
• Must have current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) as certified by the American Heart Association (AHA).

POP: 6-months contract with a 6-month option Full-time clinic hours with rotational call. KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market.