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Summary

Hem/Onc provides care for Veterans with a variety of benign and malignant conditions - participates in clinical - translational and basic research - serves as a hub for training of fellows - residents and students. An outpatient infusion unit and a dedicated pharmacist ensure efficient and safe delivery of biologics - chemotherapies - transfusions and other therapies as needed. Hem/Onc clinics work closely with Palliative care and a dedicated Social worker - as well as advanced practice providers.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine
• The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
• Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
• (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) -OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
• Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferred Experience: Completion of Hematology Oncology Fellowship - with an interest in Hematology
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Lifting up to 35 pounds - intermittently
• moderate carrying (15-35 pounds) - intermittently
• lifting over 35 pounds with assistive devices in accordance with the Safe Patient Handling Policy except in emergent situations requiring prompt patient care
• pulling - intermittently
• pushing - intermittently
• reaching above the shoulders - intermittently - both hands required
• walking - intermittently
• standing - intermittently
• kneeling - intermittently
• and repeated bending.

Duties

• The Hem/Onc 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 determine 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 the 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 Hem/Onc 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 Hem/Onc Participates in various Hem/Onc Section and Medical Service conferences as required Participates in Quality Assurance activities Engages actively in Research by performing - supervising - acquiring results and presenting and publish 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
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized EDRP Authorized: Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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
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• Pay: Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases Paid 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 VA Insurance: 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 territory CME: Possible $1 -000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm