Summary

The Hematologist/Oncologist at Robley Rex VA Medical Center provides comprehensive care to Veterans with hematologic and oncologic disorders. The incumbent is responsible for evaluation - diagnosis - management - and follow-up of patients referred to Hematology/Oncology services - participates in teaching activities - and works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

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 allopathic 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 accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed
• OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
• OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - 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
• Exceptions: 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 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
• In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferred Experience: Board Certification in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM)
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Hematology and/or Oncology by ABIM or AOBIM
• Completion of fellowship training in Hematology and/or Oncology from an accredited program
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Pre-placement and periodic physical evaluation are required for Title 38 occupations to ensure workers are placed in positions where they can perform the essential functions of their job considering their physical - mental and emotional capacities - without endangering their health or the health of their co-workers
• See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

Duties

• Duties and Responsibilities: 1.Clinical Care: Provide expert assessment - diagnosis - and management of patients with hematologic and oncologic diseases - including but not limited to anemia - leukemias - lymphomas - multiple myeloma - solid tumors - and other blood disorders
• Perform inpatient and outpatient consultations within the Hematology/Oncology Section
• Participate in the multidisciplinary tumor board and collaborate with surgical - radiation - palliative - social work - and pharmacy teams
• 2
• Procedures: Perform bone marrow aspiration and biopsy - lumbar puncture - and other Hematology/Oncology procedures as indicated
• Ensure timely and accurate interpretation of laboratory and pathology results
• 3
• Chemotherapy and Other Treatments: Prescribe and supervise chemotherapy - immunotherapy - targeted therapy - and other hematologic/oncologic treatments
• monitor for adverse effects and adjust treatment as clinically indicated
• Educate patients and families regarding disease processes - treatment options - and potential outcomes
• 4
• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain timely and accurate documentation in CPRS (Computerized Patient Record System) in accordance with VA policies and regulatory requirements
• Ensure compliance with clinical practice guidelines and participate in quality assurance initiatives
• 5
• Education and Teaching: Provide teaching and training to medical students - residents - and other health professionals
• Participate in continuing medical education - maintain board certification - and stay current with advances in the field
• 6
• Research and Scholarly Activities (as applicable): Participate in research projects - clinical trials - or other scholarly activities related to Hematology and Oncology - if desired or directed
• 7
• Administrative Duties: Participate in departmental meetings - committees - and performance improvement activities
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies to improve Hematology/Oncology services
• 8
• Other Duties: Carry out additional tasks as assigned by the Chief - Medicine Service or Medical Center Director related to clinical care - education - research - and administration
• Supervisory Controls: The Hematologist/Oncologist reports to the Chief - Medicine Service and is subject to clinical oversight and performance review as per VA policy
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact - [email protected] the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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
• 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: 0700-1730 - 0700-1530 - 0730-1600