Physician-Hematology/Oncology

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 260,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

The Birmingham Department of Veterans Affairs, a major teaching affiliate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, seeks a full-time Hematologist/Oncologist to join our growing team.

This VA position blends clinical care with teaching responsibilities, and offers opportunities to shape oncology services for Veterans in Alabama. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, participate in tumor boards, and contribute to the development of a new clinical trials program.

Qualifications

• United States citizenship requirement applies per VA policy.
• Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state or territory.
• Board eligibility or certification in oncology and/or hematology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as core faculty for the UAB Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program with teaching and supervision of fellows.
• Provide high quality patient care in oncology/hematology within the Birmingham VA system.
• Participate in the inpatient consult service and infusion center oversight during clinical sessions.
• Engage in multidisciplinary Cancer Committee and tumor boards.
• Contribute to quality improvement and program development, including potential clinical trials.

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Summary

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.

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
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting - 15-44 pounds
• straight pulling (4 hours)
• pushing (4 hours)
• reaching above shoulder
• use of fingers
• both hands required
• walking (2 hours);standing (7 hours)
• kneeling (1 hour)
• repeated bending (4 hours)
• both legs required
• near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4
• far-vision correctable in one eye to 20/50 and to 20/100 in the other
• ability to distinguish basic colors
• hearing (aid permitted)
• mental and emotional stability required.

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 The Birmingham Department of Veterans Affairs - a major teaching affiliate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham - is seeking a full-time Hematologist/Oncologist to join our growing team
• This position offers a meaningful blend of clinical care - teaching - and the opportunity to shape the future of oncology services for Veterans in Alabama
• Position Highlights Serve as a core faculty member for the UAB Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program - with active involvement in teaching and supervising fellows
• Provide high quality patient care - including: Oversight of the infusion center during clinical sessions Participation in the inpatient consult service alongside fellows Engage in multidisciplinary collaboration through the Cancer Committee and tumor boards
• Contribute to institutional initiatives such as quality improvement projects and committee service
• Participate in an equitable on call consultation - with after hours and weekend rounding being very uncommon
• Must be board certified/eligible in oncology and/or hematology Research & Program Development The ideal candidate will be excited by the opportunity to help build a new clinical trials program within the Birmingham VA
• The oncology section currently has no active clinical trials-establishing this program is a major strategic priority
• Extensive support is available through our VA Research Service - offering a strong foundation for candidates who wish to pursue clinical research or program development
• Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m
• to 4:00 p.m
• Subject to change based on agency needs.