Physician- Hematology/Oncology

Full Job Description

The Hematology/Oncology staff physician and clinical researcher is an academic Hematologist/Oncologist responsible for participating in the fulfillment of the missions of the Hematology/Oncology Section of the Medicine Service.

The incumbent participates in the clinical care, educational efforts, and research efforts to achieve objectives of the Hematology/Oncology section in collaboration with the Chief of Hematology/Oncology.

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 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 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), 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.

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 or fee-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. Proficiency in spoken and written English.

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.

Major Duties:

Salt Lake City offers an exceptional quality of life, blending immediate access to world-class mountain recreation with a booming "Silicon Slopes" tech economy, a low cost of living compared to coastal cities, and a family-friendly, clean environment.

Residents enjoy diverse dining, arts, and professional sports like the Utah Jazz, while being only hours away from southern Utah's national parks.

The VA Salt Lake City Health Care System is elevating the Veterans' experience through transformational change. Every Veteran is unique, and the health care provided should reflect that.

We endeavor to give our Veterans even better access to quality health care when and where they need it and help them achieve their health and well-being goals.

Our health care system consists of the George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Oncology Center in Salt Lake City, Utah and 10 community clinics across Utah, Idaho and Nevada.

We provide health care to over 80,000 eligible Veterans across 125,000 square miles of the intermountain west.

We are a teaching hospital, providing a full range of patient care services, holistic medicine as well as education and research. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Not authorized 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 The position includes administrative, clinical and academic/research duties.

The Hematology/Oncology staff physician will work closely with the academic affiliate (Huntsman Cancer Institute and University of Utah) Oncology Division.

Preferred candidates for this position will have expertise in gynecologic oncology and VA clinical trial implementation. Candidate will be board certified in medical Oncology and/or hematology.

Candidate should have broad oncology expertise, with sub-specialty expertise in the management of gynecologic malignancies, including uterine, ovarian and cervical cancer.

Candidate should also demonstrate a track record of successful clinical trial involvement within the VA.

Administrative: Provide guidance and supervision for the Oncology students and residents (interns, residents, and/or fellows).

Participate in various facility programs designed to enhance and improve the delivery of patient care services, such as Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) teams, as assigned by Section Chief and/or Chief of Oncology Service.

Clinical: Provide quality patient-centered care to both inpatients and outpatients for adults age 18-65 and older adults age 65+ as assigned by Chief, Oncology Service.

Has approved clinical privileges in Hematology and Oncology and all areas required to carry out the duties of his/her assignments/responsibilities within Oncology Services.

Maintains required mandatory training for privileges.

Demonstrate sound decision-making skills, both clinical and administrative, which bring credit to the profession and serve to enhance the distinctive and contributory role of physicians.

Consistently demonstrate expertise in diagnosing and treating seriously ill, multi-symptomatic patients when clinical assignments so dictate.

Complete all Oncology record documentation, encounters, and trainee supervision attestations in the electronic Oncology record within prescribed timeframes.

Must be eligible for dual recruitment with Academic Affiliate. 5/8 to 6/8th VA effort remaining full time commitment with Academic Affiliate.

Academic: Participate in the formal education of residents and Oncology students by presenting teaching rounds, lectures, conferences, etc.

Assist in the development and implementation of education and training programs for Oncology students and residents rotating through the Oncology Service's accountable Clinical Services.

Meet scholarly activity requirements when applicable, including peer-reviewed publication, discovery, and national professional organization participation.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, hours as agreed upon with department needs.