Physician (Hematology/Oncology)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

EDRP

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Miami VA Healthcare System seeks an experienced Hematology/Oncology physician for the Specialty Care Service. The role includes outpatient and inpatient care, chemotherapy management, and teaching responsibilities within a VA academic hospital program.

The position offers affiliation with the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, opportunities for research, and eligibility for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with a competitive VA rewards package.

Qualifications

• US citizenship requirement for VA position.
• MD degree from an approved school.
• Full and unrestricted medical license in the US.
• Residency training in core specialty leading to eligibility for board certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide state-of-the-art outpatient hematology/oncology care.
• Initiate and manage chemotherapy and follow-up care.
• Provide inpatient consultative care and chemotherapy management.
• Participate in training of students, residents and fellows.
• Engage in research and clinical trials with UM Sylvester Cancer Center.

Education

MD degree or equivalent

Board certification Hematology/Oncology

Job description

SummaryThe Miami VA Healthcare System's Specialty Care Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Physician Hematology/Oncology. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards - as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center.

SummaryThe Miami VA Healthcare System's Specialty Care Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Physician Hematology/Oncology. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards - as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center.

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
• Board Certification: Hematology/Oncology
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• 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: light to moderate lifting (15 - 44 lbs.)
• light carrying (15 lbs
• and under)
• reaching above shoulder
• use of fingers
• both hands required
• walking (up to 2 hours)
• standing (up to 2 hours)
• kneeling (up to 1 hour)
• ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• near vision correctable at 13"" to 16""
• far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other
• depth perception
• ability to distinguish basic colors
• ability to distinguish shades of colors
• hearing (aid permitted)
• emotional stability
• mental stability
• working closely with others
• and working alone.

Duties

• This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until filled
• Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis
• Eligible applicants will be referred each week for consideration until a selection is made
• This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program
• You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment
• Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application
• This position is ideal for a physician committed to clinical excellence - academic growth - and improving outcomes for Veterans through education - innovation - and interdisciplinary collaboration
• This position includes a dual appointment with the University of Miami's Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Duties include but not limited to the following
• Provide state-of-the-art outpatient care to hematology/oncology patients which includes new consultations - initiation and management of chemotherapy - maintaining proficiency with appropriate procedures required for the care of such patients - and follow-up care of such patients
• Manage chronic medical problems and preventive medicine such as management of problems specific to hematology /oncology patients
• Provide consultative care to inpatients with hematology/oncology problems - including initiating and managing chemotherapy
• Participate in the training of medical students - residents - and fellows on the hematology service
• Promote an atmosphere of efficiency and accuracy in the timeliness of completed documents
• Support research activities in the Section Actively participate in Section activities to ensure that the Veterans are receiving the best care possible
• Provide high-quality - compassionate oncology and hematology care to our Veteran population Actively participate in academic activities - including teaching and mentorship Engage in research and clinical trials in collaboration with University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Contribute to advancing cancer care across two nationally respected institutions VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): An incentive is authorized
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized
• Former EDRP participants are not eligible to apply for EDRP
• Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at [e-mail] 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: 8:00am-4:30pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor
• The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).