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SEATTLE RADIATION ONCOLOGY MEDICINE OPPORTUNITY IN SEATTLE, WA
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Overview
The VA Puget Sound Healthcare System (VAPSHCS) is actively recruiting a
Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Radiation Oncologist
to help care for our veterans – America’s heroes. The selected candidate may be considered for a faculty appointment at the University of Washington at the Assistant to Full Professor rank, commensurate with experience. The VA Puget Sound HCS is seeking a full-time Staff Radiation Oncology Medicine Physician for a position at the Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle Division. The Puget Sound VA HCS, Seattle is a large tertiary care medical center and major teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Washington School of Medicine. Responsibilities
You will provide direct patient care as a consultant in outpatient clinics and inpatient wards. Clinical equipment includes a True Beam and GE Discovery CT simulator. The unit staffing includes 2 Radiation Oncology Physicians, 1 NP, 1 RN, 2 Physicists, 2 Dosimetrists, and 8 Radiation Therapists. Provide clinical instruction for residents/medical students, physicists, and therapists. Participate in daily team huddles, weekly chart rounds, weekly Tumor Boards. SRS/SBRT experience is a plus. About the Facility
The VAPSHCS is a Joint Commission accredited, referral level 1a/high complexity, 459 bed facility serving Veterans in Washington State, including the rapidly expanding Puget Sound area. This exciting job opportunity awaits you in our state-of-the-art VA facility in the city. VAPSHCS is among the VA Medical Centers that have been improving the health of the men and women who have so proudly served our nation. In addition to an outstanding Radiation Oncology Section, we have high quality general surgeons, interventional and general radiologists and gastrointestinal pathologists. It is expected the candidate will have expertise in Radiation Oncology Medicine and disorders, and the skills and knowledge necessary to provide high quality, evidence-based care to Veterans across the spectrum of disease severity. This includes the ability to identify patient needs and to provide the care needed to promote improvement. Qualifications
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens (permanent residents may be appointed only if it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens). Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in the U.S. Completion of ACGME accredited Radiation Oncology residency Board Certified/Eligible American Board of Radiology Community Information
The VA Puget Sound Health Care System, with divisions in Tacoma (American Lake) and Seattle, is the largest and most comprehensive VA facility in the Pacific Northwest region. The Health Care system is a major referral medical center, serving veterans from Alaska, Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. Veterans are referred to the health care system's nationally recognized programs and centers, including spinal cord injury, marrow transplant, deployment health, radiation therapy, rehabilitation, prosthetics, mental health, and substances treatment and education programs. Additional outpatient clinics provide primary and specialty care at both divisions. There are 15 inpatient beds with staff from the American Lake Division stationed at Madigan Army Medical Center. The VA Puget Sound Health Care System manages and operates several Community Based Outpatient Clinics in western Washington to bring primary care closer to Veterans. An additional clinic is planned for the South Sound area. The Health Care System also operates a Mobile Medical Unit and makes monthly visits to rural communities including Aberdeen, Shelton, and Morton. Affiliated with the University of Washington and more than 50 schools, VAPSHCS trains over 1,590 allied health professionals each year in various fields. The healthcare system receives more than $33 million in research funding from VA and non-VA sources. This base supports ongoing world-class research in areas such as hypertension, diabetes, cancer, and rehabilitation, among others. The system is also a polytrauma network site providing lifelong rehabilitation and care coordination for veterans. Benefits and Features
Expected salary range will be competitive for a well-qualified board-certified radiation oncologist and include industry-leading full benefits and features to support high-quality professional practice and favorable work-life-family balance. VA benefits include 26 days paid annual leave, 12 weeks maternity/paternity leave, 13 days paid sick leave per year, 11 federal holidays with pay, and 5 days paid time off to attend approved CME courses. Insurance options include health-dental-vision, with premiums partially paid by VA; flexible spending accounts; term life insurance; and long-term care options. Federal Retirement Plan through FERS (Social Security, basic pension, and TSP with up to five percent government matching). An Educational Debt Reduction Program may be available for qualified candidates. To Explore This Physician Opportunity Further
Please forward a copy of your cover letter and curriculum vitae to Henry "Hank" Laguatan, VA National Healthcare Recruitment Consultant: Henry.Laguatan@va.gov
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The VA Puget Sound Healthcare System (VAPSHCS) is actively recruiting a
Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Radiation Oncologist
to help care for our veterans – America’s heroes. The selected candidate may be considered for a faculty appointment at the University of Washington at the Assistant to Full Professor rank, commensurate with experience. The VA Puget Sound HCS is seeking a full-time Staff Radiation Oncology Medicine Physician for a position at the Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle Division. The Puget Sound VA HCS, Seattle is a large tertiary care medical center and major teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Washington School of Medicine. Responsibilities
You will provide direct patient care as a consultant in outpatient clinics and inpatient wards. Clinical equipment includes a True Beam and GE Discovery CT simulator. The unit staffing includes 2 Radiation Oncology Physicians, 1 NP, 1 RN, 2 Physicists, 2 Dosimetrists, and 8 Radiation Therapists. Provide clinical instruction for residents/medical students, physicists, and therapists. Participate in daily team huddles, weekly chart rounds, weekly Tumor Boards. SRS/SBRT experience is a plus. About the Facility
The VAPSHCS is a Joint Commission accredited, referral level 1a/high complexity, 459 bed facility serving Veterans in Washington State, including the rapidly expanding Puget Sound area. This exciting job opportunity awaits you in our state-of-the-art VA facility in the city. VAPSHCS is among the VA Medical Centers that have been improving the health of the men and women who have so proudly served our nation. In addition to an outstanding Radiation Oncology Section, we have high quality general surgeons, interventional and general radiologists and gastrointestinal pathologists. It is expected the candidate will have expertise in Radiation Oncology Medicine and disorders, and the skills and knowledge necessary to provide high quality, evidence-based care to Veterans across the spectrum of disease severity. This includes the ability to identify patient needs and to provide the care needed to promote improvement. Qualifications
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens (permanent residents may be appointed only if it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens). Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in the U.S. Completion of ACGME accredited Radiation Oncology residency Board Certified/Eligible American Board of Radiology Community Information
The VA Puget Sound Health Care System, with divisions in Tacoma (American Lake) and Seattle, is the largest and most comprehensive VA facility in the Pacific Northwest region. The Health Care system is a major referral medical center, serving veterans from Alaska, Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. Veterans are referred to the health care system's nationally recognized programs and centers, including spinal cord injury, marrow transplant, deployment health, radiation therapy, rehabilitation, prosthetics, mental health, and substances treatment and education programs. Additional outpatient clinics provide primary and specialty care at both divisions. There are 15 inpatient beds with staff from the American Lake Division stationed at Madigan Army Medical Center. The VA Puget Sound Health Care System manages and operates several Community Based Outpatient Clinics in western Washington to bring primary care closer to Veterans. An additional clinic is planned for the South Sound area. The Health Care System also operates a Mobile Medical Unit and makes monthly visits to rural communities including Aberdeen, Shelton, and Morton. Affiliated with the University of Washington and more than 50 schools, VAPSHCS trains over 1,590 allied health professionals each year in various fields. The healthcare system receives more than $33 million in research funding from VA and non-VA sources. This base supports ongoing world-class research in areas such as hypertension, diabetes, cancer, and rehabilitation, among others. The system is also a polytrauma network site providing lifelong rehabilitation and care coordination for veterans. Benefits and Features
Expected salary range will be competitive for a well-qualified board-certified radiation oncologist and include industry-leading full benefits and features to support high-quality professional practice and favorable work-life-family balance. VA benefits include 26 days paid annual leave, 12 weeks maternity/paternity leave, 13 days paid sick leave per year, 11 federal holidays with pay, and 5 days paid time off to attend approved CME courses. Insurance options include health-dental-vision, with premiums partially paid by VA; flexible spending accounts; term life insurance; and long-term care options. Federal Retirement Plan through FERS (Social Security, basic pension, and TSP with up to five percent government matching). An Educational Debt Reduction Program may be available for qualified candidates. To Explore This Physician Opportunity Further
Please forward a copy of your cover letter and curriculum vitae to Henry "Hank" Laguatan, VA National Healthcare Recruitment Consultant: Henry.Laguatan@va.gov
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