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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Physician- Hematology/Oncology

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73116

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Base pay range $400,000.00/yr - $400,000.00/yr

Summary The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. Your full resume/CV may be uploaded without page limitation into the 'Other' document upload field. 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.

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

(NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are:

Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - b) 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

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

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Additional Requirement: Must be Board Certified in Medical Oncology - Board eligible in Hematology Preferred Experience: Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/

Physical Requirements: Per VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - a physical examination will be conducted based on the physical requirements of the position

A physical examination prior to placement is required

Long periods of standing or walking in the operating room setting and outpatient clinic will be encountered

The mental/sensory requirements include recall - reasoning - problem-solving - hearing - speaking clearly - writing legibly - reading - and logical thinking

The environment's pace can vary from steady to a sometimes-fast pace requiring handling of multiple priorities - frequent - sometimes intense customer - intense customer interactions - and the ability to adapt to frequent changes in a sometimes-noisy environment

Duties

At the Oklahoma VA Health Care System - we provide a comprehensive range of techniques for cancer prevention - diagnosis - and treatment

The Staff Physician - Hematology Oncologist's primary role is to provide clinical care in Hematology and Oncology and to oversee the education of Fellows - Residents - and Medical Students within his/her practice area

Administrative: Provide guidance and supervision for the medical students and residents (interns - residents - and/or fellows) assigned to General Medicine House Service/subspecialty services and clinics according to facility standards when assigned to do so by the Chief - Medical Service

Participate in and attends medical center committees as assigned by the Section Chief and/or Chief Medical Service and in his/her absence when requested

Participate in the selection of new staff when requested

Prepares for promotions and recognition of outstanding performance of staff he/she collaborates with and/or supervises if applicable

Revise work schedules and assignments to meet frequent - abrupt - and unpredictable changes in prescribed workloads and deadlines to meet patient care - healthcare - and agency needs

Follows agency and Service level expectations for time/attendance and modification of clinical duties for planned leave

Participate in various facility programs designed to enhance and improve the delivery of patient care services - such as Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) teams - as assigned by Section Chief and/or Chief of Medical Service

Clinical: Provide quality patient-centered care to both inpatients and outpatients for adults age 18-65 and older adults age 65+ as assigned by Chief - Medical Service

Has approved clinical privileges in Hematology and Oncology and all areas required to carry out the duties of his/her assignments/responsibilities within Medical Services

Maintains required mandatory training for privileges

Demonstrate sound decision-making skills - both clinical and administrative - which bring credit to the profession and serve to enhance the distinctive and contributory role of physicians

Consistently demonstrate expertise in diagnosing and treating seriously ill - multi-symptomatic patients when clinical assignments so dictate

Complete all medical record documentation - encounters - and trainee supervision attestations in the electronic medical record within prescribed timeframes

Develop the initial plan of care and updates the plan - serving as a resource person to less experienced staff - and acts as a leader in developing standards of care

Academic: Participate in the formal education of residents and medical students by presenting teaching rounds - lectures - conferences - etc

Participate in grading sessions for medical students and GME trainees assigned to their services

Demonstrate and trains medical trainees (Students/Residents/Fellows) in medical procedures that are required to provide optimal patient care appropriate to their expertise

Assist in the development and implementation of education and training programs for medical students and residents rotating through the Medical Service's accountable Clinical Services

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package

VHA Physician Total Rewards

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be approved to a highly qualified candidate Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more

EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP - a student loan payment reimbursement program

You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date

Approval - award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application

Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program

Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov for questions/assistance

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: Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

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Health Care Provider

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