Oncology Physician

Fidelity Partners•Buffalo, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Board-Certified General Oncology Physician will provide inpatient and outpatient oncology consultation and treatment to eligible Veterans at the Buffalo VA Medical Center in Buffalo, New York. The position is contingent upon contract award and involves 1.67 FTE of total coverage: 0.60 FTE standard clinic coverage and 1.07 FTE on-call coverage. The contract requires at least two proposed key-personnel physicians. Standard clinic coverage is three assigned days per week, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, totaling 24 hours per week. The physician will also cover 17 assigned on-call weeks per calendar year outside Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. On call, the physician must respond by telephone within 15 minutes and be able to report on-site within 60 minutes. Services are performed on-site; telephone consultation is permitted while on call, but routine telework is not authorized. The anticipated period of performance is January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027, with four one-year option periods through December 31, 2031, subject to contract award and option exercise. Estimated total compensation is $199.11 per hour based on Buffalo-area market research; final compensation may vary based on credentials, experience, coverage assignment, contract award, and the compensation structure for on-call availability. The physician will evaluate and prioritize oncology consults, diagnose and treat oncology conditions, coordinate multidisciplinary care, complete clinical documentation, and participate in quality, safety, peer-review, and professional-practice activities. Appointment and service are subject to VA credentialing, privileging, background, privacy, information-security, occupational-health, onboarding, and facility-access requirements. No classified clearance is specified. Routine travel is not anticipated.

Requirements

Medical degree.
Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
Current American Board of Internal Medicine board certification in Medical Oncology.
Current Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification, or approved equivalent credentials.
Current National Provider Identifier and active DEA registration appropriate to assigned duties.
Ability to obtain and maintain required VA credentialing and clinical privileges before providing services.
Maintain required continuing medical education, professional certifications, licenses, and annual VA training throughout performance.
Technical proficiency in general oncology services.
Fluent ability to speak, understand, read, and write English.
Satisfy required background, exclusion-screening, occupational-health, privacy, information-security, and facility-access requirements.
Maintain professional liability insurance and other documentation required by Fidelity Partners, the prime contractor, and the Government/client.
Submit a current curriculum vitae, completed Titan-Auxo candidate cover page, and signed Letter of Intent confirming interest if the contract is awarded.
Submit copies or evidence of the current unrestricted physician license, current oncology board certification, current BLS and ACLS credentials or approved equivalents, NPI and active DEA registration, and current medical liability insurance information including expiration date.
Provide key-personnel roster information and available credentialing, privileging, background-check, exclusion-search, occupational-health, security, or onboarding documents requested by Fidelity Partners, the prime contractor, or the Government/client.

Responsibilities

Provide expert inpatient and outpatient oncology consultation, evaluation, and treatment within approved scope of practice and privileges.
Evaluate, triage, and prioritize oncology consults from Primary Care and other clinical services.
Obtain and document medical histories, perform physical examinations, order and interpret appropriate laboratory and diagnostic testing, establish diagnoses, and develop treatment plans.
Plan and prescribe appropriate oncology treatment and medication therapy in accordance with VA policy, accepted clinical standards, and approved privileges.
Coordinate medical management and continuity of care with Primary Care providers, specialists, nursing staff, pharmacists, and other multidisciplinary healthcare team members.
Provide assigned oncology on-call coverage, remain available for telephone consultation within 15 minutes, and report on-site within 60 minutes when required.
Provide discharge education and follow-up instructions, and communicate test results in a timely manner consistent with VA requirements.
Complete accurate and timely documentation in the VA electronic health record and safeguard patient, medical, privacy, and Government information.
Participate in Oncology/Hematology conferences, tumor boards, staff meetings, quality-improvement activities, peer review, and other required clinical or administrative meetings.
Complete Focused Professional Practice Evaluations, Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations, and other required credentialing, privileging, and quality-assurance activities.
Follow patient-safety, infection-control, medication-management, incident-reporting, privacy, information-security, and professional-conduct requirements.
Promptly document and report patient-safety events, medication errors, injuries, complications, and other reportable incidents in accordance with VA procedures.
Maintain punctual attendance for scheduled clinics and accurately record all time and services performed.