Physician (Hematology and Oncology)

Department of Veterans Affairs

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.

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Hematology and Oncology Specifications:- Responsible for providing consultation in Hematology and Oncology, both for diagnosis and treatment in the inpatient and outpatient settings.- Provide clinical assessment and evaluations of Inpatients and Outpatients with hematologic and oncologic needs.- Health care management of assigned veteran patients with acute and chronic illnesses.- Ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic studies.- Ordering consultation and referrals - Inpatients and Outpatients.- Patient follow-up, as appropriate.- Health promotion and disease prevention. Patient, family, and staff education and counseling.- Be aware of clinical research and trials available for Veterans. Functions: Administrative: a) Serves as acting chief of the section (if appropriate), as needed. b) Provides guidance and support to the advanced practice providers (nurse practitioners and physician assistants) assigned to Medicine Service in their respective areas of expertise. c) Provides guidance, teaching, and supervision for the medical students and residents (interns, residents, and/or fellows) assigned to Medicine Service/subspecialty services and clinics according to the standards outlined in Center Policy Memorandum, 11-4, «supervision of Postgraduate Residents when assigned to do so by the Chief, Medicine Service. d) Participates in and attends medical center committees and/or teams as assigned by the Chief Medicine Service and in his/her absence. e) Participates in various facility programs designed to enhance and improve the delivery of patient care services, such as Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) teams, as assigned by Chief, Medicine Service. f) Demonstrates commitment to high quality customer service, including specific measures identified as performance goals by the Medical Center. g) Adheres to all information security and privacy measures set by VHA and the Medical Center. h) Annually develops and evaluates professional and personal goals. i) Identifies individual professional learning needs and participates in formal programs, workshops, seminars, conferences, as well as self-directed learning activities, completes facility wide mandatory education yearly j). A physician, who is a supervisor, approves and disapproves leave for other staff physicians, technical and nursing personnel, and/or clerical personnel under his/her supervision. k) A physician, who is a supervisor, participates in the selection of new staff; prepares for promotions and recognition of outstanding performance of staff he/she supervises .l) A physician, who is a supervisor, revises work schedules and assignments on short notice to meet frequent, abrupt, and unpredictable changes in prescribed workloads and deadlines. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Rodney.Belk@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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: Four-day work week within the Monday-Friday timeframe. Specific daily hours may be negotiated at the time of appointment.

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