U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician (Radiation Oncologist)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544
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The Lt. Col. Luke Weathers - Jr. - VAMC in Memphis, TN is recruiting for a Radiation-Oncologist to serve as a full‑time radiology service physician. The position is accountable to the Chief of Radiology for assuring the most effective delivery of state‑of‑the‑art care by meeting or exceeding compliance standards.
Summary The Lt. Col. Luke Weathers - Jr. - VAMC in Memphis - TN is recruiting for an Radiation‑Oncologist to serve as a full‑time radiology service physician. The position is accountable to the Chief of Radiology – for assuring the most effective delivery of state‑of‑the‑art care by meeting or exceeding compliance standards.
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.
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 physician 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., a full 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
Additional Requirement: Board Certified or Board Eligible Radiation Oncologist
Preferred Experience: Three years of experience with SBRT/SRS/IMRT
Recent experience using Varian equipment
Recent experience with various types of cancer
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements:
• Moderate Lifting (15‑25 lbs)
• Moderate Carrying (15‑25 lbs)
• Straight Pulling (up to 2‑3 hours)
• Pushing (up to 2‑3 hours)
• Reaching above shoulder
• Walking (up to 1‑2 hours)
• Kneeling (up to 1−2 hours)
• Repeated bending (up to 1–2 hours)
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Near vision correctable
• Far vision correctable
• Depth perception
• Ability to distinguish basic colors
• Hearing (aid permitted)
Duties
This vacancy will remain open until filled
Responsible for all functions which fall under the scope of care of Radiation Oncology and to be approved for VA privileges to offer these services
Clinical and administrative management – either directly or through delegated authority of the following:
Initial patient evaluation
Patient simulation – radiation treatment plan and prescription
Patient management during treatment
Follow‑up care post treatment
Consultation with other services
Provide emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Research initiatives
Resident supervision/education
Works with and is supported by Radiation Oncology leadership
Provides direct clinical and administrative oversight for mid‑level practitioners – physics, dosimetry, radiation therapists and other clinical staff as assigned
Responsible for providing services in an efficient, high‑quality, cost‑effective manner within budget allocation
Works directly with Section Chief – Radiation Oncology to assist in ensuring adequate and appropriate staffing
Participates in recruitment, hiring, evaluation and disciplinary actions for staff
Supports operations issues/problems resolution in a logical – step‑wise fashion
Contributes to and implements policies, procedures, performance goals, strategic plans and initiatives
Has basic understanding of managed care practices – including health care finance, billing, coding and documentation
Knowledge and willingness to use and promote current automated technology for Health Information Management Sections (HIMS) – patient data tracking, patient orders, etc.
Participates in local administrative, management, quality assurance and other assignments – meetings or committees
Provides direct patient care as a consultant in outpatient clinics and/or inpatient wards and will participate in the Radiation Oncology on‑call schedule
Performance reflects and demonstrates support of the Section Chief – Radiation Oncology, Chief of Radiology, Chief of Staff, Medical Center Director’s, VISN Network and national goals
Participates in regular peer review activities
Must be alert to patient's condition and disorders; reactions that require immediate attention to prevent harm
Maintains patient records and files
Follows HIPAA guidelines regarding patient information
Ensures timely completion of daily clinic notes with accurate documentation and coding of service rendered
Practices radiation safety to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self in compliance with department and VA radiation safety procedures to maintain occupational exposures "as low as reasonably achievable" (ALARA)
Knowledgeable of the Rad‑Cal program for use with emergency patients
Provides patients with accurate and compassionate treatment
Follows established safety practices and reports to Chief as promptly as possible any unsafe conditions or practices or any occupational illness or injury sustained
Adheres to all safety and health standards – regulations, work practices and uses proper protective equipment as required
Other duties as assigned
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package including:
VHA Physician Total Rewards
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment). 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 up to \$200,000 and eligibility period one to five years.
Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply
Competitive salary – annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid time off: 50‑55 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays and possible 5 days paid CME absence)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution
Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care (many federal programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: One 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‑Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Government Administration
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Physician (Radiation Oncologist)
role at
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
The Lt. Col. Luke Weathers - Jr. - VAMC in Memphis, TN is recruiting for a Radiation-Oncologist to serve as a full‑time radiology service physician. The position is accountable to the Chief of Radiology for assuring the most effective delivery of state‑of‑the‑art care by meeting or exceeding compliance standards.
Summary The Lt. Col. Luke Weathers - Jr. - VAMC in Memphis - TN is recruiting for an Radiation‑Oncologist to serve as a full‑time radiology service physician. The position is accountable to the Chief of Radiology – for assuring the most effective delivery of state‑of‑the‑art care by meeting or exceeding compliance standards.
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.
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 physician 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., a full 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
Additional Requirement: Board Certified or Board Eligible Radiation Oncologist
Preferred Experience: Three years of experience with SBRT/SRS/IMRT
Recent experience using Varian equipment
Recent experience with various types of cancer
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements:
• Moderate Lifting (15‑25 lbs)
• Moderate Carrying (15‑25 lbs)
• Straight Pulling (up to 2‑3 hours)
• Pushing (up to 2‑3 hours)
• Reaching above shoulder
• Walking (up to 1‑2 hours)
• Kneeling (up to 1−2 hours)
• Repeated bending (up to 1–2 hours)
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Near vision correctable
• Far vision correctable
• Depth perception
• Ability to distinguish basic colors
• Hearing (aid permitted)
Duties
This vacancy will remain open until filled
Responsible for all functions which fall under the scope of care of Radiation Oncology and to be approved for VA privileges to offer these services
Clinical and administrative management – either directly or through delegated authority of the following:
Initial patient evaluation
Patient simulation – radiation treatment plan and prescription
Patient management during treatment
Follow‑up care post treatment
Consultation with other services
Provide emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Research initiatives
Resident supervision/education
Works with and is supported by Radiation Oncology leadership
Provides direct clinical and administrative oversight for mid‑level practitioners – physics, dosimetry, radiation therapists and other clinical staff as assigned
Responsible for providing services in an efficient, high‑quality, cost‑effective manner within budget allocation
Works directly with Section Chief – Radiation Oncology to assist in ensuring adequate and appropriate staffing
Participates in recruitment, hiring, evaluation and disciplinary actions for staff
Supports operations issues/problems resolution in a logical – step‑wise fashion
Contributes to and implements policies, procedures, performance goals, strategic plans and initiatives
Has basic understanding of managed care practices – including health care finance, billing, coding and documentation
Knowledge and willingness to use and promote current automated technology for Health Information Management Sections (HIMS) – patient data tracking, patient orders, etc.
Participates in local administrative, management, quality assurance and other assignments – meetings or committees
Provides direct patient care as a consultant in outpatient clinics and/or inpatient wards and will participate in the Radiation Oncology on‑call schedule
Performance reflects and demonstrates support of the Section Chief – Radiation Oncology, Chief of Radiology, Chief of Staff, Medical Center Director’s, VISN Network and national goals
Participates in regular peer review activities
Must be alert to patient's condition and disorders; reactions that require immediate attention to prevent harm
Maintains patient records and files
Follows HIPAA guidelines regarding patient information
Ensures timely completion of daily clinic notes with accurate documentation and coding of service rendered
Practices radiation safety to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self in compliance with department and VA radiation safety procedures to maintain occupational exposures "as low as reasonably achievable" (ALARA)
Knowledgeable of the Rad‑Cal program for use with emergency patients
Provides patients with accurate and compassionate treatment
Follows established safety practices and reports to Chief as promptly as possible any unsafe conditions or practices or any occupational illness or injury sustained
Adheres to all safety and health standards – regulations, work practices and uses proper protective equipment as required
Other duties as assigned
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package including:
VHA Physician Total Rewards
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment). 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 up to \$200,000 and eligibility period one to five years.
Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply
Competitive salary – annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid time off: 50‑55 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays and possible 5 days paid CME absence)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution
Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care (many federal programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: One 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‑Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Government Administration
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