Podiatrist (Chief-Hematology/Oncology)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 290,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Podiatrist to lead the Hematology/Oncology Section. This full-time role involves overseeing patient care, supervising residents, and ensuring compliance with performance measures. The position offers a chance to make a significant impact on the lives of Veterans while working in a collaborative environment. With a focus on both clinical excellence and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about patient care and medical education. Join a team committed to providing compassionate care and advancing health outcomes in the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• Must possess a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from an accredited institution.
• Board Certified in Hematology/Oncology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative oversight in Hematology/Oncology.
• Supervise Internal Medicine residents and Hematology/Oncology Fellows.

Skills

Patient Care

Leadership

Clinical Oncology

Hematology

Podiatric Medicine

Education

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

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Base pay range

$290,000.00/yr - $330,000.00/yr

Summary

The Central Texas VA Health Care System is seeking a full-time Podiatrist (Chief-Hematology/Oncology) in Temple, TX to assist with the clinical and administrative functions of the department in patient care performance measures, compliance, training and performance improvement.

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Duties

The Chief of Hematology/Oncology is expected to remain privileged and practicing in the field of inpatient, outpatient, and procedural Hematology/Oncology. The exact privileges and procedures for a particular provider will be approved by the MSEC based on training, experience, and currency.

Duties may include supervising and instructing Internal Medicine residents and Hematology/Oncology Fellows in outpatient and inpatient settings and providing appropriate feedback on their performance in a timely fashion.

In addition to clinical responsibilities, the Chief of Hematology/Oncology is expected to provide leadership oversight to the Hematology/Oncology Section, working with the Associate Chief of Staff, Medical Service, to ensure timely and effective patient care for eligible Veterans. Those leadership duties involve working with administrative staff to review and approve staffing plans, review quality of care metrics and reports, and address patient advocacy issues in a timely and effective fashion.

This position will oversee research activities in the department and may offer some dedicated research time. Position is location Temple but may require regular trips to the Austin Outpatient Clinic for outpatient care and supervision of staff.



Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
  
  

Qualifications

Podiatrist Basic Requirements :

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  United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Education: Degree of doctor of podiatric medicine, or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in podiatric medicine and surgery. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed.
• Licensure or Registration. Applicants must possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice podiatry medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
• Certification: Board Certified in Hematology/Oncology and/or Fellowship Training with a Board Certification in a Medical Specialty.
• Residency Training. Podiatrists must have completed residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. VA Podiatrists 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 Council on Podiatric Medical Education, in the list published for the year the residency was completed, or
• (2) Other residencies and training experiences, or their equivalents, which the local Professional Standards Board determines to have provided an applicant with appropriate professional training.

Preferred Experience:

• Board Certified in Hematology/Oncology.
• Ability to work within an organization to provide strategic direction.
• Ability to provide compassionate, appropriate and effective patient care.
• Four years post fellowship experience practicing clinical oncology.
• Bone marrow biopsy training.
• Knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical and social sciences.
  
  

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.



Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds), light carrying (under 15 pounds), straight pulling, pushing, reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, near vision correctable (at 13" to 16" to jaeger 1 to 4), far vision correctable ( in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other), hearing (aid permitted), emotional and mental stability, and clear speech.

Education

Applicants must possess a doctor of podiatric medicine degree, or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in podiatric medicine and surgery. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed.

• (1) Approved schools are United States schools of podiatric medicine and surgery, approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education of the American Podiatry Medical Association in the year in which the degree was granted.
  
  

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Additional information

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

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