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Summary

North Florida/ South Georgia VA Healthcare System's Medical Specialty Care Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Hematologist-Oncologist. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards - as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center.

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 in Hematology and Medical Oncology 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
• Board certified in Hematology and Medical Oncology
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Additional Requirement: Adjunct faculty position at the University of Florida is also expected
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019
• This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health
• This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs. - carrying objects up to 15 lbs. - frequent reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - hands and legs - use of cranes and motor vehicles - walking & standing up to 8 hours - bending and climbing and able to hear whisper
• The incumbent must be physically - emotionally and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others.

Duties

• This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until filled
• Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis
• Eligible applicants will be referred each week for consideration until a selection is made
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• 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 Responsibilities include provision of outpatient care and consultation for general hematology/oncology diagnoses - prescription and oversight of cancer therapeutics including chemotherapy - biologics - and immunotherapy - review of consults and participation in e-consultation - participation in hematology/oncology section meetings
• A summary of the duties is mentioned below but not limited to: Provides diagnosis and treatment in the outpatient setting of adult patients presenting with a variety of oncologic and hematologic diagnoses that require a hematology/oncology trained provider
• Prescribes and oversees delivery of therapeutics used in the treatment of hematologic and oncologic disorders
• Performs a physical examination - review patient's medical data and order routine/specialized diagnostic test studies and labs when indicated
• Documents observations - assessments - and changes in patient's condition
• collaborating with health team members to facilitate positive patient care outcomes
• Evaluation and monitoring of Veterans receiving a wide range of hematologic and oncologic therapeutics
• Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary group to include other specialists - primary care providers - schedulers - pharmacists - and nurses
• Supervises medical students - residents - and/or fellows
• Follows VA directives and policies
• Possesses computer skills to access and input typed data on each patient into the computerized patient record system (CPRS)
• Establishes professional working relationships with other clinical service providers within the medical center and outlying clinics - provide telephone and electronic consultations as needed
• Cooperates with and participate in medical duties or functions related to quality of care - peer review and with other performance improvement activities as directed
• Attends mandatory meetings and training/education such as staff meetings - Talent Management System (TMS) training and comply with specialist continuing medical education (CME) requirements timely
• Other duties may be assigned as needed by the Section Chief - Service Chief - or Chief of Staff
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor
• The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).