Physician - Hematology/Oncology - EDRP and Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligible

Sign-on/Relocation incentives

Paid time off

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Hematology/Oncology physician to provide comprehensive care at the Dallas VA Medical Center, including inpatient and ambulatory services.

The role involves evaluating and treating hematologic disorders and cancers, performing cancer-related procedures, and coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams. The position emphasizes teaching, research, and participation in quality improvement initiatives, with a supportive VA environment and robust

Qualifications

• MD degree from an accredited medical school.
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in the United States.
• Board certification in Hematology and Oncology or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Hematology/Oncology services at Dallas VA Medical Center, including inpatient and outpatient care.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with blood disorders and cancers.
• Perform core privileged procedures as listed (e.g., bone marrow biopsy, chemotherapy administration).
• Review and manage specialty consults and e-consults according to VA standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Hematology/Oncology

Board Certified/Eligible

Clinical teaching

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

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.

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
• Grandfathering Provision
• Employees in VHA in this occupation - under a permanent - appropriate - and legal placement on the effective date of the qualification standard - are considered to have met all basic requirements for the occupation
• For employees who do not meet all the basic or assignment-specific requirements in this standard but met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed - the following provisions apply: (1) Such employees are considered to have met the basic qualification requirements for the purposes of transferring or reassignment to another Physician position within VA
• (2) Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed on a temporary or permanent basis until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard
• (3) Employees retained in this occupation under this provision who subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of re-entry to the occupation
• (4) Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation who subsequently obtain additional certification that meet all the basic or assignment-specific qualification requirements of this standard must maintain the required credential as a condition of employment in the assignment
• NOTE: This provision is not intended to correct erroneous appointments and placements
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferred Experience: Board Certified/Eligible in Hematology and Oncology with a broad knowledge of hematological and oncologic disorders and demonstrated ability manage these complex disorders
• Extensive expertise and experience in clinical teaching Extensive experience in graduate medical education or clinical research or quality improvement
• Preferred 5+ years clinical/supervisory/administrative experience
• Knowledge of general and VA computer clinical software programs
• Eligible for UTSW faculty appointment
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Light lifting - under 15 pounds
• Reaching above shoulder
• Use of fingers
• Walking (0.5 hours)
• Standing (2 hours)
• Repeated bending
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Specific visual requirement (sufficient to read text)
• Ability to distinguish shades of colors
• Hearing (aid permitted).

Duties

• The incumbent provides comprehensive Hematology/Oncology services at the Dallas VA Medical Center - including inpatient medical/surgical units - Ambulatory Care Clinics - and the Plano Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC)
• Duties include receiving - reviewing - and managing specialty consults and electronic consults (e-consults) in accordance with VA standards of care
• The physician is responsible for the evaluation - diagnosis - treatment - and ongoing management of patients with hematologic disorders - malignant diseases - and related medical conditions
• Major responsibilities include: Conducting patient evaluations - histories - physical examinations - and developing treatment plans
• Admitting and managing patients in inpatient and outpatient settings
• Diagnosing and treating disorders involving cardiovascular - circulatory - dermatologic - endocrine - gastrointestinal - gynecologic - hematologic - immune - infectious - metabolic - musculoskeletal - neurologic - psychiatric - pulmonary - renal - and rheumatologic systems
• Managing and monitoring patients receiving chemotherapy and patients undergoing cancer surveillance and follow-up care
• Performing and interpreting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within granted privileges
• Providing consultation services to other healthcare providers and participating in interdisciplinary patient care activities
• Core Privileged Procedures Include: Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration Administration of cancer chemotherapy Management of chemotherapy-induced infusion reactions Arterial blood gas sampling Arthrocentesis Lumbar puncture Paracentesis Thoracentesis Intravenous catheterization Phlebotomy Urethral catheterization Subclavian puncture Oxygen administration Wound cleaning and dressing Culture collection ECG interpretation Pulmonary function test interpretation Bursa injections Suturing minor lacerations Incision and drainage of superficial abscesses Emergency endotracheal intubation Emergent pericardiocentesis Administration of parenteral fluids - medications - and blood products Application of restraints as clinically indicated The incumbent practices within the scope of approved Hematology/Oncology privileges and VA policy while supporting quality improvement - patient safety - education - and interdisciplinary collaboration initiatives
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - and [e-mail] for 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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:30 am - 4:00 pm