Physician; Hematology Oncology

Overview

Summary
The Staff Physician - Hematology Oncologist's primary role is to provide clinical care in Hematology and Oncology and to oversee the education of Fellows, Residents, and Medical Students within his/her practice area. The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

Summary
The Staff Physician - Hematology Oncologist's primary role is to provide clinical care in Hematology and Oncology and to oversee the education of Fellows, Residents, and Medical Students within his/her practice area. The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

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); (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 exposure to a broad 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 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
• Additional Requirement:
  Board eligible/board certified in Internal Medicine and Hematology/Oncology
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Per VA Directive and Handbook 5019, a physical examination will be conducted based on the physical requirements of the position
• A physical examination prior to placement is required
• Long periods of standing or walking in the operating room setting and outpatient clinic will be encountered
• The mental/sensory requirements include recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, reading, and logical thinking
• The environment's pace can vary from steady to sometimes-fast, requiring handling of multiple priorities, frequent interactions, and adaptation to frequent changes in a sometimes-noisy environment

• Administrative:
  Serve as acting chief of the section (if appropriate) as needed
• Provide guidance and support to the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) assigned to Medical Service in their respective areas of expertise
• Provide guidance and supervision for the medical students and residents (interns, residents, and/or fellows) assigned to General Medicine House Service/subspecialty services and clinics according to facility standards when assigned by the Chief, Medical Service
• Participate in and attend medical center committees as assigned by the Section Chief and/or Chief Medical Service; in his/her absence when requested
• Participate in the selection of new staff when requested
• Prepare 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,…