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Job description
Position: - Hematology/Oncology Physician (Contract - VA Facility)
Location: - VA Central California Health Care System, Fresno, CA, 2615 E. Clinton Ave. Fresno CA 93703
Duration: -Long term
Job Description: The Hematology/Oncology Physician provides full-time outpatient and limited inpatient hematology/oncology clinical services at a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facility. This is a contract-based, on-site clinical role (1.0 FTE) requiring adherence to federal healthcare standards, VA policies, and strict regulatory compliance.
The physician will deliver comprehensive patient care in alignment with VA, Joint Commission (TJC), and nationally recognized hematology/oncology standards.
Employment Type Contract (Service-based / Vendor-supported position)
Full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE)
On-site only
Monday-Friday schedule
No on-call or after-hours responsibilities
Work Schedule Standard hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30/5:00 PM
nnual workload: approximately 1,992 clinical hours
Required daily presence in clinic during operating hours
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care Provide comprehensive hematology and oncology evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment
Manage outpatient hematology/oncology clinics
Provide inpatient consultations when required
Participate in admission, treatment planning, and discharge coordination
Conduct end-of-life care discussions and advanced care planning
Coordinate care with primary care and specialty providers
Patient Management Ensure timely evaluation and follow-up of VA patients
Participate in multidisciplinary care planning
Provide perioperative and consultative support when applicable
Monitor treatment outcomes and adjust care plans as needed
Documentation & Compliance Maintain accurate and timely medical records in VA electronic health systems
Ensure compliance with: HIP
VA Privacy Act (38 U.S.C. regulations)
Joint Commission standards
VA clinical documentation policies
Ensure all patient records are properly documented and secured
Clinical Standards Delivery care consistent with: merican Society of Hematology (ASH) guidelines
Joint Commission (TJC) standards
merican Hospital Association (AHA) standards
VA healthcare clinical protocols
Coordination & Communication Communicate effectively with VA healthcare teams
Coordinate care transitions and discharge planning
Provide updates on patient status and treatment progress
Report on clinical issues or delays in service delivery to VA representatives
Quality & Performance Participate in performance monitoring and quality improvement processes
dhere to VA clinic wait time standards
Support continuous improvement of patient care services
Participate in morbidity and clinical review discussions when required
Required Qualifications Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology
ctive and unrestricted medical license (U.S.)
Experience in inpatient and outpatient hematology/oncology care
bility to work in VA or federal healthcare systems preferred
Security & Compliance Requirements Must pass federal background investigation (VA suitability screening)
Must comply with VA Directive 6500 (information security)
Must complete mandatory VA cybersecurity and privacy training
Must handle Protected Health Information (PHI) in compliance with HIP
Must use VA-approved secure systems and encryption protocols
dditional Requirements Must be physically present on-site during scheduled hours
Must sign in/out and comply with time tracking requirements
Must participate in VA credentialing and privileging process
Must adhere to all VA policies regarding patient care and conduct
No external billing permitted for VA-covered services
Work Environment VA hospital outpatient and inpatient clinical setting
Multidisciplinary healthcare environment
High compliance and audit oversight structure
Performance Oversight Performance monitored by Contracting Officer Representative (COR)
Subject to annual CPARS performance evaluation
Must meet VA clinical productivity and quality standards
Worksite address
fresno, CA, 93650, US
Who can apply
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