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. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

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 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
• Preferred Experience: At least 5 years of Hematology/Oncology practice Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: This position requires: lifting - carrying
• reaching above shoulder
• use of fingers
• walking (8 hours)
• standing (8 hours)
• repeated bending
• working alone
• protracted or irregular hours of work and occasional emotional strain.

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact VISN2CompensationTeam@va.gov - 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 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNED DUTIES
• The Chief of Hematology / Oncology would be responsible for the administrative management of the department and is expected to provide comprehensive patient care through hematological /oncological consultative patient and daily care of Veterans
• In addition - this VA boasts a robust cancer clinical trials program that will require the support of the department chief
• A clinical appointment at Columbia University Irving Medical Center is included with the position
• The Chief of Hematology / Oncology maintain high clinical standards that are carried into decision- making processes - and continually strive to maintain and enhance teaching skills to effectively teach fellows from our academic affiliate - Columbia University
• The functions or scope of assigned duties include - but are not limited to the following: The Physician is a board-certified physician with advanced clinical experience as well as demonstrated administrative and leadership skills
• Will perform hands on clinical work - oversight - and administration of all aspects of the Hematology/Oncology Section - and may include guidance and training for medical residents - fellows and/or other trainees
• Current BLS required
• Interviews - examines - selects diagnostic testing appropriately - and interprets/collates results to coordinate patient care
• Communicates and documents with clarity to patients and medical personnel to coordinate patient care
• Supervision of Physicians including annual proficiency rating and determination of pay for performance
• Monitoring of clinical competence of staff through FPPE and OPPE completion
• Supervision of all staff including midlevels within the Hematology/Oncology Section
• Consultative input to patient care
• Collaborate with midlevel providers and physician colleagues with clear communication and documentation
• Participate in the educational programs for the Section personnel as well as the medical staff
• Participate in monitoring the quality - safety - and appropriateness of patient care - both at the Section and facility level
• Miscellaneous activities of the FxHCC Medicine Section inclusive - but not limited to special projects that help fulfilland/or enhance the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs as assigned by the Medical Subspecialties Chief and/or Executive Leadership
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model to others at all levels of the organization Participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews
• Attend Medicine Section staff meetings and Medical Staff meetings as per bylaws
• Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff
• Participate in Medical Staff committee assignments
• Perform all other duties assigned by the Medical Subspecialty Section Chief and/or Executive leadership team
• Participate in - and attend - CME activities and VA continuing educational activities Participate in the selection of new staff when requested
• prepares for promotions and recognition of outstanding performance of staff he/she collaborates with and/or supervises if applicable
• Revise work schedules and assignments to meet frequent - abrupt - and unpredictable changes in prescribed workloads and deadlines to meet patient care - healthcare - and agency needs
• Follows agency and Service level expectations for time/attendance and modification of clinical duties for planned leave
• 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 Medical Service
• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday - 8:00am to 4:30pm