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Overview
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. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Responsibilities
Perform clinical assessments including history and physical, appropriate diagnostic evaluation, and timely implementation of treatment. Diagnosis and management of hematologic and oncologic emergencies. Rounding with residents and fellows on the inpatient service, in rotation with other physician team members. Cover weekends and holidays in rotation with other physician team members. Perform bone marrow biopsies as needed and peripheral smear analysis; order diagnostic studies including laboratory tests, EKG, and radiology studies (e.g., chest X-ray, CT, MRI, PET). Provide outpatient initial and follow-up continuity of care for patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions; prescribe chemotherapy and other medications within defined scope of practice. Counsel and advise patients with new malignancies or hematologic conditions; educate patients on cancer screening, genetic testing, and cancer prevention. Teach clinical fellows and residents in the outpatient clinic setting; oversee and coordinate with advanced practice providers (nurse practitioners, physician assistants); participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and collaborative care planning. Maintain communication with referring providers and other specialties (surgery, radiation oncology, transplant, etc.) for patients requiring multidisciplinary care. Complete electronic consultations (e-consults) for hematologic and oncologic conditions. Work Schedule: To be discussed with the hiring supervisor. Qualifications
Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship. Non-citizens may 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 from an approved medical school (as specified by VA). Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State/Territory/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 include: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - 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; 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. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements:
Light lifting (under 15 pounds) Light carrying (under 15 pounds) Use of fingers Both hands required Walking (up to 2 hours) Standing (up to 3 hours) Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously Ability to distinguish color Hearing (aid may be permitted)
Benefits
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be provided to a highly qualified applicant Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive 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) L icensure: 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
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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. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Responsibilities
Perform clinical assessments including history and physical, appropriate diagnostic evaluation, and timely implementation of treatment. Diagnosis and management of hematologic and oncologic emergencies. Rounding with residents and fellows on the inpatient service, in rotation with other physician team members. Cover weekends and holidays in rotation with other physician team members. Perform bone marrow biopsies as needed and peripheral smear analysis; order diagnostic studies including laboratory tests, EKG, and radiology studies (e.g., chest X-ray, CT, MRI, PET). Provide outpatient initial and follow-up continuity of care for patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions; prescribe chemotherapy and other medications within defined scope of practice. Counsel and advise patients with new malignancies or hematologic conditions; educate patients on cancer screening, genetic testing, and cancer prevention. Teach clinical fellows and residents in the outpatient clinic setting; oversee and coordinate with advanced practice providers (nurse practitioners, physician assistants); participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and collaborative care planning. Maintain communication with referring providers and other specialties (surgery, radiation oncology, transplant, etc.) for patients requiring multidisciplinary care. Complete electronic consultations (e-consults) for hematologic and oncologic conditions. Work Schedule: To be discussed with the hiring supervisor. Qualifications
Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship. Non-citizens may 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 from an approved medical school (as specified by VA). Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State/Territory/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 include: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - 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; 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. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements:
Light lifting (under 15 pounds) Light carrying (under 15 pounds) Use of fingers Both hands required Walking (up to 2 hours) Standing (up to 3 hours) Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously Ability to distinguish color Hearing (aid may be permitted)
Benefits
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be provided to a highly qualified applicant Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive 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) L icensure: 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
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