Hematology Oncology Physician

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Falling Waters
Posted on: November 2, 2024

Job Description:

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M., with potential for some weekends, as well as on-call coverage; however, subject to change, depending on the needs of the service/medical center.Duties

• Physician's clinical activity shall be a function of the VAMC Executive Committee of the Medical Staff clinical privileging process.
• Provides direct hands-on patient care including evaluation and treatment of the hematology/oncology patients, determination whether patients need to be admitted to the hospital or managed in the outpatient setting, and management of chronic disease.
• Comprehensive initial medical/psychosocial history and physical examination.
• Order appropriate diagnostic tests and work-up.
• Review and interpret diagnostic tests and take appropriate action.
• Formulate and record diagnostic impressions.
• Refer patients with appropriate consultations both within the VA and in the community.
• Provide clinical guidance to patients, families and other heath care providers over the phone, secure messaging or through the mail to coordinate health care, educate and give advice.
• Ensure accurate documentation of medical assessments, interactions and observations.
• Responsible for supervising and teaching medical residents and students. May be required to oversee mid-level practitioners, such as nurse practitioners or physician assistants.
• Enter orders into CPRS for medications, consults, testing etc.
• Demonstrates current clinical practice.
• Attend Medical Center and community meetings, seminars, conferences.
• Establishes inter-personal and intra-departmental relationships to enhance optimal patient care
• Demonstrates competent and effective oral and written communication and provides appropriate patient/family member teaching and education.
• Maintains familiarity and compliance with hospital infection prevention policies and procedures, ensuring the use of antiseptic methods of all in- clinic procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.Compensation Information:$320000.00 / Annually - $400000.00 / AnnuallyDetails:- Competitive Salary based on VHA Pay Scale, January 2024. - Annual Performance Pay until max of $15,000.00. - Free Liability Insurance - 50-55 paid days off annually including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and 5 days paid absence for CME. - Excellent Health/Dental/Vision/Term Life/ Traditional Federal Pension & Federal 401K up to 5% employer contribution. - Annual reimbursement of CME expense until max of $1,000.00. - Additional Education Debt Reduction program up to $200,000 reimbursement. - Eligible for Permanent position after 2 years as full-time physician. - Eligible Retirement benefits after work 5 years as full-time physician

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