Physician (Regular Ft)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Education debt reduction program (EDRP

Paid time off

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Hematology/Oncology physician at the Washington DC VA Medical Center to provide direct patient care for oncologic and benign/malignant hematologic conditions.

The role includes clinical duties, teaching fellows and residents, supervising mid-level practitioners, and engaging in academic activities with VA and affiliated partners. Responsibilities include patient assessment, inpatient/outpatient decision making, chronic disease management, and

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required
• MD or equivalent in allopathic or osteopathic medicine
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in U.S. or DC
• Residency training approved for board eligibility
• Board certification requirements for faculty status may apply
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferred: 5 years of clinical Hematology/Oncology practice with clinical research and fellow education experience

Responsibilities

• Provide direct hands-on patient care for oncologic and hematologic conditions
• Assess acuity and determine inpatient vs outpatient management
• Manage chronic diseases and provide guidance via phone/secure messaging
• Supervise and teach fellows, residents, and students
• Oversee mid-level practitioners and coordinate with affiliated medical schools
• Pursue academic appointments and participate in related activities
• Engage in research, QA, and conference participation
• Ensure documentation in CPRS and maintain infection control practices

Skills

Hematology/Oncology

Clinical research

Teaching fellows

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

The Washington DC VA Medical Center - in sight of the Nation's Capital - provides care to Veterans. Offering tertiary care in a Complexity Level IA hospital allows our staff to provide comprehensive primary and specialty care in medicine - surgery - neurology - and psychiatry. The medical center has 175 acute care beds and a 20-suite Fisher House. The medical center is home to an adjacent 120-bed Community Living Center providing Veterans with geriatric long-term care - hospice - and palliative care.

Qualifications

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: Five years of clinical experience in the practice of hematology and oncology with clinical research and fellow education experience preferrred
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Lifting up to 35 pounds - intermittently
• moderate carrying (15-35 pounds) - intermittently
• lifting over 35 pounds with assistive devices in accordance with the Safe Patient Handling Policy except in emergent situations requiring prompt patient care
• pulling - intermittently
• pushing - intermittently
• reaching above the shoulders - intermittently - both hands required
• walking - intermittently
• standing - intermittently
• kneeling - intermittently
• and repeated bending.

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Major duties include - but are not limited to: The Hem/Onc physician's actual clinical activity shall be a function of the VAMC Executive Committee of the Medical Staff clinical privileging process and the overall demand for emergency services
• Provides direct hands-on patient care for patients with oncological and benign/malignant Hematologic conditions
• Assesses patients for acute illnesses and determine whether patients need to be admitted to the hospital or managed in the outpatient setting
• Manages chronic disease
• Provides clinical guidance over the phone - by Secure Messaging and through the mail
• Ensures accurate documentation of medical assessments and observations
• Participates in tele-health with CBOC's and other health care locations to help care for Veterans remotely
• Supervising and teaching Hem/Onc fellows - medical residents and students from affiliated academic partners
• Also required to oversee mid-level practitioners - such as nurse practitioners and/ or physician assistants
• Is expected to seek academic appointments with one or more or our affiliates - and to participate in activities related to that appointment as deemed needed for professional development and for assistance in teaching
• Supervise - perform and teach any procedures within the approved scope for and Medical Hem/Onc Participates in various Hem/Onc Section and Medical Service conferences as required Participates in Quality Assurance activities Engages actively in Research by performing - supervising - acquiring results and presenting and publish those data - in a manner consistent with VA research policies Involves oneself in the works of various hospital and affiliated medical school committees Helps with administrative responsibilities for the Section Establishes inter-personal and intra-departmental relationships to enhance optimal patient care
• Demonstrates competent and effective oral and written communication
• Provides appropriate patient/family member teaching and education
• evaluates effectiveness and level of patient/family member understanding of teaching provider
• Utilizes the CPRS computer software/program for entering and signing of medical orders such as laboratory studies - radiological studies - etc
• Fulfills Medical Center/Medical Service continuing education requirements Maintains familiarity and compliance with hospital infection prevention policies and procedures - ensuring the use of antiseptic methods of all in-clinic procedures
• Ensures a safe work environment and employee safe work habits
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program - 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 for incentive
• Contact - 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: 8:00am - 4:30pm