Physician-Chief(Hematology-Oncology)

Job description

Summary

This is an Open Continuous Announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until September 30 - 2026.

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 allopathic 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 accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed

OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States

OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - 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

Exceptions: 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 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

In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action

Proficiency in spoken and written English

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Physical Requirements: The physical demands of this position involve primarily walking - sitting - talking - driving - use of the telephone - etc

Strenuous physical activity is not required although the incumbent is expected to withstand pressure and stress as part of their day-to-day activities

Light lifting - under 15 pounds - Light carrying - under 15 pounds - Hearing (aid permitted).

Duties

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

Learn more

The Chief of Hematology/Oncology duties include administrative and patient care both outpatient and inpatient services

In addition to leading and/or supporting a range of facility performance measures to optimize employee engagement - patient experience - and patient outcomes

The Chief Hematology/Oncology is under direct Supervision of the Associate Chief of Staff of Medicine

The duties include but are not limited to: Serves as Chief of Hematology/Oncology for VA Augusta Healthcare System - providing leadership and guidance to assigned clinical and administrative staff - complying with Medical Center policies and the Medical Staff bylaws

Oversee day to day functions of the Hematology and Oncology section

Supervise Physician - Nurse Practitioners - Fellows - and Residents

Diagnosing and managing blood-related disorders - such as anemia - leukemia - and hemophilia

Diagnosing and managing oncological diseases including but not limiting to solid tumors - endocrine tumors - etc

Performing specialized therapies - such as bold transfusions and bone marrow transplants

Ordering Pharmaceutical infusions such as Chemotherapy and biological agents

Monitoring the effectiveness of treatments and adjusting them as needed

Collaborating with other healthcare professionals - such as oncologists and hematopathologists - to provide comprehensive care

Participating in clinical trials and research studies to advance the field of hematology

Provides oversight related to the daily operations of the Hematology/Oncology section - including inpatient consultations - outpatient clinical areas - and inpatient unit

Optimizes Hematology/Oncology grids - labor mapping - bookability - productivity - and other operational needs in line with facility mission

Provides oversight to providers ensuring consults - encounters - TMS trainings - and other administrative tasks are completed timely

Provides oversight to ensure mandatory training - credentialing - chart reviews and mandates are completed timely by nephrologists

Ensures Hematology/Oncology Providers complete all medical records in accordance with Bylaws - Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff

Provides oversight to the medical students and residents in line with our academic mission when applicable

Completes tasks and duties assigned by direct supervisor and/or supervisory alignment

Participates in quality assurance programs and chart reviews

Attends Medical Staff meetings and serves on Medical Staff committees - as assigned

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package

VHA Physician Total Rewards

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): EDRP Authorized

Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive

Contact - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance

Learn more 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: Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm

Work schedule subject to change based on agency needs.

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Worksite address

augusta, GA, 30910, US

Who can apply

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