Fee Basis Physician

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pittsburgh VA Medical Center is seeking a Fee Basis Radiation Oncologist to deliver comprehensive radiation oncology services on a fee-for-service basis. The role requires board eligibility/certification and valid medical licensure in the United States.

Responsibilities include patient evaluation, treatment planning, and administration, with oversight of staff and adherence to VA standards. This position may involve varied duties across the ROS and requires a strong commitment to quality

Qualifications

• Must hold a medical degree (MD/DO)
• Board certification/eligibility in Radiation Oncology
• Proficiency in English, written and spoken

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical radiation oncology care per service needs
• Oversee mid-level staff, physics, dosimetry and therapy staff
• Ensure high-quality, cost-effective care within budget
• Coordinate with Radiation Oncology Service leadership

Skills

Radiation oncology

Board certification/eligibility

English proficiency

Education

MD degree

Tools

Varian Eclipse TPS

IMRT

SRS

Job description

Summary

The Pittsburgh VA is seeking a Fee Basis Radiation Oncologist. Note: The utilization of Fee Basis appointments is centered on the service needs rather than a specified tour of duty.

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
• Additional Requirement: Must be a Board Certified or Board Eligible Radiation Oncologist
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: The incumbent must be able to perform all activities of the position without restriction
• This position may involve standing - walking - stooping - bending - reaching - lifting - and turning.

Duties

• A
• General Description: The Radiation Oncology Service is a part of a large - complex - VA Medical Center with consults and referrals from VISN Medical Centers and outpatient clinics
• B
• Functions: Responsible for all functions which fall under the scope of care of Radiation Oncology Service (ROS)
• These include clinical and administrative management - either directly or through delegated authority of the following: Initial Patient evaluation Patient simulation - radiation treatment plan and prescription Patient management during treatment Follow up care post treatment Consultation with other services Provide emergency care 24 hours a day 365 days a year- as required by the service line Research initiatives Required knowledge Base: 3D External Planning Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) Computerized treatment planning systems (TPS) CT scan planning Electronic portal imaging device (EPID) On Board Imaging (OBI) Electron treatment Additional valuable knowledge base: Knowledge of Varian/Eclipse TPS Knowledge of RapidArc TPS Experience in IMRT treatment of head and neck malignancies Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) Superficial treatment Total Body Irradiation Brachytherapy Works with and is supported by Radiation Oncology Service leadership
• Provides direct clinical and administrative oversight for mid-level practitioners - physics - dosimetry - radiation therapists and other clinical staff as assigned
• Responsible for providing services in an efficient - high-quality - cost effective manner within budget allocation
• Works directly with Chief - Radiation Oncology Service to assist in ensuring adequate and appropriate staffing
• Pay: Based on approved pay rates per task or service
• Fee basis annual salary limitation is $400 -000 in a calendar year
• 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: There is no set work schedule
• Services are rendered as needed and agreed with the facility.