National Medical Association
Physician - Hematology/Oncology
National Medical Association, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
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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 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 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 Proficiency in spoken and written English Additional Requirement: Board Eligibility/Certification in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology Physical Requirements: Evaluation of physical, cognitive and emotional fitness of candidates for appointment in VA is required prior to appointment Duties
VA Boston Healthcare System is seeking a Full-Time Hematology/Oncology Physician. The physician will keep abreast of latest trends, skills, procedures, and protocols relevant in the area of specialty and serve as a resource person for the medical center staff. Develop and maintain expertise in one or more subspecialty areas of Hematology/Oncology, GI and/or lung malignancy preferred Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations, establish medical diagnoses and appropriately enter, transcribe, and/or execute orders Order and interpret necessary diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, x-rays, electrocardiograms Formulate treatment plans and monitor patient progress, document patient encounters in a timely fashion Promote, direct, evaluate, and be responsible for the management of safe patient care for patients being treated in the chemotherapy infusion unit Communicate and coordinate care among consultants to guide patient care, willing to provide Hematology/Oncology care by telehealth VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus), Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment), and competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Insurance, Licensure, CME, Malpractice, and Contract.
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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 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 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 Proficiency in spoken and written English Additional Requirement: Board Eligibility/Certification in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology Physical Requirements: Evaluation of physical, cognitive and emotional fitness of candidates for appointment in VA is required prior to appointment Duties
VA Boston Healthcare System is seeking a Full-Time Hematology/Oncology Physician. The physician will keep abreast of latest trends, skills, procedures, and protocols relevant in the area of specialty and serve as a resource person for the medical center staff. Develop and maintain expertise in one or more subspecialty areas of Hematology/Oncology, GI and/or lung malignancy preferred Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations, establish medical diagnoses and appropriately enter, transcribe, and/or execute orders Order and interpret necessary diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, x-rays, electrocardiograms Formulate treatment plans and monitor patient progress, document patient encounters in a timely fashion Promote, direct, evaluate, and be responsible for the management of safe patient care for patients being treated in the chemotherapy infusion unit Communicate and coordinate care among consultants to guide patient care, willing to provide Hematology/Oncology care by telehealth VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus), Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment), and competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Insurance, Licensure, CME, Malpractice, and Contract.
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