U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician - Hematology/Oncology
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
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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 $225,000.00/yr - $348,000.00/yr
Summary The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below.
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: (1) 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: Board Eligibility/Certification in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: Evaluation of physical - cognitive and emotional fitness of candidates for appointment in VA is required prior to appointment
Candidates must be capable of interactions with patients and health care personnel in a caring and professional manner
The candidate must be able to tolerate physically taxing workloads - to function effectively under stress - to adapt to changing environments - and to display flexibility.
Duties
VA Boston Healthcare System is seeking a Full-Time Hematology/Oncology Physician
Keeps abreast of latest trends - skills - procedures - and protocols relevant in the area of specialty and serves 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 - &/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
Promotes - directs - evaluates - and is responsible for the management of safe patient care for patients being treated in the chemotherapy infusion unit including writing orders for administration of blood products and chemotherapy agents
Responds to requests for consultations and scheduling special tests and studies
Communicate and coordinate care among consultants to guide patient care
Willing to provide Hematology/Oncology care by telehealth
Attends tumor board(s) as assigned by the Chief of Hematology/Oncology
Discuss and document advance care planning (end-of-life decision-making)
Arranges for chemotherapy access procedures and biopsies with Interventional Radiology and Surgery
Assists - as needed with marrow transplant (BMT) referrals by arranging appropriate clinical work-up - documentation - and transplant application submission to respective VA facility administrative authorities - VACO - and the respective VA BMT facilities
Discuss proposed procedures - including the attendant risks and potential complications - and obtain the appropriate informed consent from patients
This includes obtaining informed consents for blood transfusions
This position is more than 51% Clinical.VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VHA Physician Total Rewards
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Incentive available to highly qualified - eligible applicants
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):This position is eligible for the 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
EDRP Authorized: Contact VHA EDRP Program Support - VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator 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: Full-time - Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
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 $225,000.00/yr - $348,000.00/yr
Summary The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below.
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: (1) 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: Board Eligibility/Certification in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: Evaluation of physical - cognitive and emotional fitness of candidates for appointment in VA is required prior to appointment
Candidates must be capable of interactions with patients and health care personnel in a caring and professional manner
The candidate must be able to tolerate physically taxing workloads - to function effectively under stress - to adapt to changing environments - and to display flexibility.
Duties
VA Boston Healthcare System is seeking a Full-Time Hematology/Oncology Physician
Keeps abreast of latest trends - skills - procedures - and protocols relevant in the area of specialty and serves 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 - &/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
Promotes - directs - evaluates - and is responsible for the management of safe patient care for patients being treated in the chemotherapy infusion unit including writing orders for administration of blood products and chemotherapy agents
Responds to requests for consultations and scheduling special tests and studies
Communicate and coordinate care among consultants to guide patient care
Willing to provide Hematology/Oncology care by telehealth
Attends tumor board(s) as assigned by the Chief of Hematology/Oncology
Discuss and document advance care planning (end-of-life decision-making)
Arranges for chemotherapy access procedures and biopsies with Interventional Radiology and Surgery
Assists - as needed with marrow transplant (BMT) referrals by arranging appropriate clinical work-up - documentation - and transplant application submission to respective VA facility administrative authorities - VACO - and the respective VA BMT facilities
Discuss proposed procedures - including the attendant risks and potential complications - and obtain the appropriate informed consent from patients
This includes obtaining informed consents for blood transfusions
This position is more than 51% Clinical.VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VHA Physician Total Rewards
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Incentive available to highly qualified - eligible applicants
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):This position is eligible for the 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
EDRP Authorized: Contact VHA EDRP Program Support - VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator 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: Full-time - Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Government Administration
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