Physician - Hematology/Oncology

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Competitive salary

Job summary

Cheyenne VA Health Care System is recruiting a full-time Physician specializing in Hematology/Oncology. The role involves evaluating and treating hematology and oncology patients, with responsibilities including chemotherapy and related procedures, in a comprehensive VA setting.

The position requires MD degree, active U.S. license, and board-eligible/certified specialists; English proficiency and VA credentialing are required. A competitive federal benefits package accompanies the appointment.

Qualifications

• MD degree from an approved school or equivalent.
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in the U.S. or territory.
• Board eligibility/certification as appropriate for the specialty.
• Active English proficiency and ability to obtain necessary credentials.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose hematology/oncology patients.
• Provide non-surgical treatments including chemotherapy per policy.
• Perform bone marrow aspiration/biopsy and related procedures.
• Contribute to patient care with modality-based therapies and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Hematology

Oncology

Board certification

Internal Medicine

Education

MD degree

Medical license

Job description

Summary

The Cheyenne VA Medical Center is recruiting for a full-time Physician-Hematology/Oncology. The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below.

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
• Preferred Experience: Internal Medicine qualifications Background in Oncology and significant experience in Chemotherapy Prescription/Administration Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy Biological Infusion treatments Board certification preferred Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandals/
• Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019
• This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health
• This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs. - carrying objects up to 15 lbs. - frequent reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - hands and legs - use of cranes and motor vehicles - walking & standing up to 8 hours - bending and climbing and able to hear whisper
• The incumbent must be physically - emotionally - and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others.

Duties

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• DUTIES: Evaluate - diagnose - consult - provide non-surgical treatment to patients presenting with general medical problems Moderate Sedation Administration of Moderate Sedation (In accordance anesthesia policy) Documentation of competency required Hematology/Oncology Procedures Chemotherapy prescription/administration Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): 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: Variable - Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm