Physician (Hematology and Oncology Program Manager)

Veterans Health Administration • Salisbury, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Section of Hematology and Oncology at the Salisbury VA HealthCare Center (SVA HCS) seeks a physician leader with training and expertise in adult Hematology and Oncology to assist with overseeing operations across our three sites of care: Salisbury, Charlotte, and Kernersville. The Program Manager will help support the Section Chief with management of clinical operations and programs, in addition to his/her primary clinical responsibilities. Applicants will be mid/senior career level physicians interested in supporting and building a strong, academically oriented program and fostering an environment that encourages the best clinical care for the Veterans we serve. In addition, the physician will lead investigation and generation of new knowledge through novel care delivery processes and treatment trials. Program Manager duties include but are not limited to: The Program Manager will serve as the Director for Infusion Services. Be responsible and accountable for assuring the provision of comprehensive infusion that includes both oncology and general infusion services. Follow established policies within the Department of Medicine/Hematology and Oncology Section. Responsible/accountable for development of standardized processes and policies for infusion across all three sites of care, Salisbury VAMC and the two HCCs. Work closely with nursing and administrative teams involved in providing infusion oversight. Responsible and accountable for assuring supervision of the oncology navigation core: Nurse navigators will report directly to the Program Manager, and patient centered process will be developed and executed within the core. Provide the required nursing reviews. Be responsible and accountable for the quality of navigation performed and documented by the navigators, along with the assurances that the appropriate work load credit is secured and reported (within the core). Serve as Acting Chief of Hematology and Oncology when the Section Chief is on approved leave. Provide support to assigned tasks provided by the ACOS of Medicine and/or Section Chief of Hematology and Oncology. Lead quality improvement initiatives of the section, research, and general infusion. In addition, this position encompasses the following responsibilities in partnership with the Administrative Officer and section chiefs and supervisors: Require appropriate time mapping and resources to meet expected proficiencies in administration, clinical practice and research. Serve in the capacity of the Acting section chief when needed. Oversee outpatient and inpatient consult services in a multispecialty environment, supported by experienced clinical and research staff. Assist the section chief with leading a team with 15 provider FTEs, plus comprehensive ancillary support. Supervise trainees and foster a culture of high-quality outcomes, continuous improvement, and scholarly activity. Advance education and research as a full-time clinician-educator-research faculty member with flexible protected time for academic pursuits.

Requirements

• United States Citizenship
• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine.
• 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.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Faculty appointment at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, commensurate with experience.

Nice To Haves

• ABIM board certification in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology and fellowship training in adult Hematology & Oncology.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Director for Infusion Services.
• Be responsible and accountable for assuring the provision of comprehensive infusion that includes both oncology and general infusion services.
• Develop standardized processes and policies for infusion across all three sites of care.
• Assure supervision of the oncology navigation core.
• Serve as Acting Chief of Hematology and Oncology when the Section Chief is on approved leave.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives of the section, research, and general infusion.
• Oversee outpatient and inpatient consult services in a multispecialty environment.
• Assist the section chief with leading a team with 15 provider FTEs, plus comprehensive ancillary support.
• Supervise trainees and foster a culture of high-quality outcomes, continuous improvement, and scholarly activity.
• Advance education and research as a full-time clinician-educator-research faculty member with flexible protected time for academic pursuits.

Benefits

• 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)
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
• Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for CME (must be full-time with board certification)
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree