U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Hematologist / Oncologist
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28412
Overview
This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Fayetteville Chief of Staff, Medicine Service. The successful candidate will serve as a Hematology/Oncology Physician within the Hematology/Oncology Section. The incumbent will ensure the quality and timeliness of the services provided, customer satisfaction, and compliance with accrediting bodies such as the Joint Commission and the Inspector General's Combined Assessment Program. The incumbent will ensure appropriate use of available resources and will be responsible for state-of-the-art standards of care. The incumbent collaborates with other services as appropriate. The Hematologist/Oncologist is accountable to the Chief of the Medicine Service for ensuring effective delivery of care in hematology/oncology while meeting and exceeding compliance standards. The physician will provide expert consultation and treatment to patients in inpatient and outpatient settings, including specific H/O clinics, H/O procedures, and inpatient medical, surgical, and critical care services. The incumbent will provide patient education and feedback to patients and families and will demonstrate excellence in patient care and compliance standards. The physician will evaluate, diagnose, consult, and order appropriate diagnostic studies and treatments for all H/O patients under their care, provide consultative evaluations for other services, and perform administrative tasks as assigned. The incumbent is expected to provide compassionate, effective patient care and to coordinate treatment plans with other inpatient and outpatient health care providers. Responsibilities
Administrative Duties:
Attend required staff meetings, communicate up and down the chain of command, and assist in preparing briefings related to adverse patient outcomes. Clinical Management:
Contribute to clinic productivity, relevant performance measures, Quality and Patient Safety oversight, and process improvements (system redesigns). Clinical Duties:
Maintain privileges and practice in medical services; privileges and procedures for the physician will be approved by the Professional Standards Board. Clinical Practice:
Provide patient care in hematology/oncology in inpatient and outpatient settings, including clinics and procedures; coordinate with other services as needed; deliver education to patients and families; document clinical notes (Consult H&Ps, clinic notes, procedure notes); communicate treatment plans with consult-requesting providers. Privileges include the ability to assess, diagnose, and treat patients referred to the H/O Section using pharmacologic, nonpharmacologic, and procedure-based therapies. Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited per VA policy); Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine degree from an approved school; Current, full and unrestricted medical license in the United States or District of Columbia; Residency training approved by VA and leading to board eligibility; VA requires possible board certification for faculty status in academic training programs; Proficiency in spoken and written English; May be required to serve a probationary period; Background/security investigation; Online onboarding; Acceptable identification per I-9 requirements; Must pass pre-employment physical examination; Seasonal influenza vaccination program participation is required for all VA Health Care Personnel. Additional Requirement:
Must be board certified or board eligible. Education:
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or equivalent; education from LCME-accredited or AOA-accredited schools, or ECFMG verification for foreign medical graduates as applicable. Note:
Some program-specific details and qualification standards are referenced in the job posting; refer to VA Qualification Standards for complete criteria. Compensation and Benefits
Recruitment Incentive:
Available to highly qualified candidates. Relocation Incentive:
Available to eligible candidates. EDRP Authorized:
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentives. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions. Pay:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases. Paid Time Off:
50-55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 Federal holidays, plus up to 5 days CME). Retirement:
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions. Insurance:
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care. Licensure:
1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory. CME:
Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (full-time with board certification). Malpractice:
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided. Contract:
No physician employment contract and no significant moonlighting restrictions. Work Schedule:
Full-Time. Other Information
It is VA policy not to deny employment to those who have faced financial hardship. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. If unable to apply online, contact the Agency Contact listed in the Job Opportunity Announcement. The VA adheres to Fair Chance Act guidelines regarding criminal history inquiries. Education opportunities and review of federal benefits are available to eligible applicants. Additional information about eligibility for benefits depends on the position type (full-time, part-time, or intermittent). Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Part-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Location: Wilmington, NC (referral details may apply)
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This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Fayetteville Chief of Staff, Medicine Service. The successful candidate will serve as a Hematology/Oncology Physician within the Hematology/Oncology Section. The incumbent will ensure the quality and timeliness of the services provided, customer satisfaction, and compliance with accrediting bodies such as the Joint Commission and the Inspector General's Combined Assessment Program. The incumbent will ensure appropriate use of available resources and will be responsible for state-of-the-art standards of care. The incumbent collaborates with other services as appropriate. The Hematologist/Oncologist is accountable to the Chief of the Medicine Service for ensuring effective delivery of care in hematology/oncology while meeting and exceeding compliance standards. The physician will provide expert consultation and treatment to patients in inpatient and outpatient settings, including specific H/O clinics, H/O procedures, and inpatient medical, surgical, and critical care services. The incumbent will provide patient education and feedback to patients and families and will demonstrate excellence in patient care and compliance standards. The physician will evaluate, diagnose, consult, and order appropriate diagnostic studies and treatments for all H/O patients under their care, provide consultative evaluations for other services, and perform administrative tasks as assigned. The incumbent is expected to provide compassionate, effective patient care and to coordinate treatment plans with other inpatient and outpatient health care providers. Responsibilities
Administrative Duties:
Attend required staff meetings, communicate up and down the chain of command, and assist in preparing briefings related to adverse patient outcomes. Clinical Management:
Contribute to clinic productivity, relevant performance measures, Quality and Patient Safety oversight, and process improvements (system redesigns). Clinical Duties:
Maintain privileges and practice in medical services; privileges and procedures for the physician will be approved by the Professional Standards Board. Clinical Practice:
Provide patient care in hematology/oncology in inpatient and outpatient settings, including clinics and procedures; coordinate with other services as needed; deliver education to patients and families; document clinical notes (Consult H&Ps, clinic notes, procedure notes); communicate treatment plans with consult-requesting providers. Privileges include the ability to assess, diagnose, and treat patients referred to the H/O Section using pharmacologic, nonpharmacologic, and procedure-based therapies. Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited per VA policy); Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine degree from an approved school; Current, full and unrestricted medical license in the United States or District of Columbia; Residency training approved by VA and leading to board eligibility; VA requires possible board certification for faculty status in academic training programs; Proficiency in spoken and written English; May be required to serve a probationary period; Background/security investigation; Online onboarding; Acceptable identification per I-9 requirements; Must pass pre-employment physical examination; Seasonal influenza vaccination program participation is required for all VA Health Care Personnel. Additional Requirement:
Must be board certified or board eligible. Education:
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or equivalent; education from LCME-accredited or AOA-accredited schools, or ECFMG verification for foreign medical graduates as applicable. Note:
Some program-specific details and qualification standards are referenced in the job posting; refer to VA Qualification Standards for complete criteria. Compensation and Benefits
Recruitment Incentive:
Available to highly qualified candidates. Relocation Incentive:
Available to eligible candidates. EDRP Authorized:
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentives. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions. Pay:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases. Paid Time Off:
50-55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 Federal holidays, plus up to 5 days CME). Retirement:
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions. Insurance:
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care. Licensure:
1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory. CME:
Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (full-time with board certification). Malpractice:
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided. Contract:
No physician employment contract and no significant moonlighting restrictions. Work Schedule:
Full-Time. Other Information
It is VA policy not to deny employment to those who have faced financial hardship. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. If unable to apply online, contact the Agency Contact listed in the Job Opportunity Announcement. The VA adheres to Fair Chance Act guidelines regarding criminal history inquiries. Education opportunities and review of federal benefits are available to eligible applicants. Additional information about eligibility for benefits depends on the position type (full-time, part-time, or intermittent). Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Part-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Location: Wilmington, NC (referral details may apply)
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