U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician - Hematology/Oncology
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Reno, Nevada, United States, 89550
Physician - Hematology/Oncology
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range. This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range: $330,000.00/yr - $345,000.00/yr
Summary 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.
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
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
Approved residencies include: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - (2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) deemed by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee to have provided appropriate professional training
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 (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
PRPs are granted 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: Applicants must meet physical standards for the position
A physical examination prior to placement is required
This is a designated drug testing position
After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use
Requires lifting 15-44 pounds
Pushing (approximately 2 hours)
Reaching above shoulder
Use of fingers and both hands
Walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling
Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors
Hearing aid is permitted.
Duties
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until January 19 - 2025
The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be November 28 - 2025 - with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks
Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VHA Physician Total Rewards
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Approved Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment)
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Work Schedule: Full time - Schedule to be determined by service based on facility needs
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
General Description: The Oncology Physician is assigned to the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System - Medical Service - providing comprehensive, efficient, compassionate, high-quality healthcare to all patients as a member of the inter-disciplinary team in inpatient setting
As an Oncology Physician - responsibilities include providing medical evaluation and directing overall management of patients in collaboration with other members of the health care team
Supervision and education of Internal Medicine Residents and medical students from University of Nevada - School of Medicine is required
Functions/Scope: Participate in an effective clinical program with attention to patient outcome indicators
Practice within the scope of assigned privileges
Comply with the bylaws, rules and regulations of the facility and agency
Meet medical staff criteria for initial appointment and reappointment - including ongoing CME
Administrative: Comply with prescribed record keeping practices in accordance with rules, regulations and bylaws
Comply with prescribed information security policy and procedures
Interpersonal relationships: Work effectively with patients, families, staff, coworkers and other health care professionals
Participate in Medical Service educational activities and scheduled meetings
Participate in research activities about the subspecialty of Internal Medicine as assigned
Comply with assigned Peer Reviews and maintain quality assurance standards
Complete all assigned health record reviews, peer reviews, MAOs, etc. within the identified timeframes
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries: Government Administration
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range. This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range: $330,000.00/yr - $345,000.00/yr
Summary 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.
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
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
Approved residencies include: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - (2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) deemed by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee to have provided appropriate professional training
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 (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
PRPs are granted 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: Applicants must meet physical standards for the position
A physical examination prior to placement is required
This is a designated drug testing position
After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use
Requires lifting 15-44 pounds
Pushing (approximately 2 hours)
Reaching above shoulder
Use of fingers and both hands
Walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling
Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors
Hearing aid is permitted.
Duties
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until January 19 - 2025
The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be November 28 - 2025 - with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks
Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VHA Physician Total Rewards
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Approved Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment)
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Work Schedule: Full time - Schedule to be determined by service based on facility needs
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
General Description: The Oncology Physician is assigned to the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System - Medical Service - providing comprehensive, efficient, compassionate, high-quality healthcare to all patients as a member of the inter-disciplinary team in inpatient setting
As an Oncology Physician - responsibilities include providing medical evaluation and directing overall management of patients in collaboration with other members of the health care team
Supervision and education of Internal Medicine Residents and medical students from University of Nevada - School of Medicine is required
Functions/Scope: Participate in an effective clinical program with attention to patient outcome indicators
Practice within the scope of assigned privileges
Comply with the bylaws, rules and regulations of the facility and agency
Meet medical staff criteria for initial appointment and reappointment - including ongoing CME
Administrative: Comply with prescribed record keeping practices in accordance with rules, regulations and bylaws
Comply with prescribed information security policy and procedures
Interpersonal relationships: Work effectively with patients, families, staff, coworkers and other health care professionals
Participate in Medical Service educational activities and scheduled meetings
Participate in research activities about the subspecialty of Internal Medicine as assigned
Comply with assigned Peer Reviews and maintain quality assurance standards
Complete all assigned health record reviews, peer reviews, MAOs, etc. within the identified timeframes
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries: Government Administration
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