Physician - Hematology/Oncology (Regular FT)

Veterans Health Administration • Martinsburg, WV

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hematology/Oncology Physician provides care in the Medical Service at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center. The physician delivers patient care and related services, including management, supervision, teaching, consultations, and reports, in accordance with the functional statement and professional standards of The Joint Commission. Clinical activities are subject to the VAMC Executive Committee of the Medical Staff clinical privileging process.

The position reports directly to the Medical Sub-specialty NOS Supervisor, who reports to the Chief of Medicine. The physician provides direct care to hematology/oncology patients, including evaluation and treatment, decisions about inpatient versus outpatient care, and management of chronic disease. The role also includes teaching and supervising medical trainees, communicating with patients and care teams, maintaining accurate records, and following infection prevention procedures.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
• Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved or accredited school.
• Successful completion of an approved residency training program, or an alternative training and independent-practice pathway specified in the announcement.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; maintain current state registration when required.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Qualify to perform physician duties, including general duties and some specialized functions and procedures without supervision.
• Meet the announcement's pre-employment conditions, including background/security investigation and physical examination; selected applicants are subject to urinalysis drug screening and must participate in seasonal influenza vaccination.
• Serve a two-year trial period.
• For each position listed on the resume, provide job title, detailed duties, month and year start/end dates, full-time or part-time status, and average weekly hours.

Nice To Haves

• Employment as a specialty practitioner in Hematology and Oncology.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and support in hematology/oncology and patient care.
• Evaluate and treat hematology/oncology patients, determine whether they require hospital admission or outpatient management, and manage chronic disease.
• Obtain comprehensive initial medical and psychosocial histories and perform physical examinations.
• Order appropriate diagnostic tests and work-ups; review and interpret results and take appropriate action.
• Formulate and record diagnostic impressions.
• Refer patients for appropriate consultations within the VA and in the community.
• Provide clinical guidance to patients, families, and other health care providers by phone, secure messaging, or mail to coordinate care, educate, and advise.
• Ensure accurate documentation of medical assessments, interactions, and observations.
• Supervise and teach medical residents and students.
• May oversee mid-level practitioners, such as nurse practitioners or physician assistants.
• Enter medication, consultation, testing, and other orders into CPRS.
• Maintain current clinical practice and attend medical center and community meetings, seminars, and conferences.
• Build interpersonal and interdepartmental relationships to support optimal patient care.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing and provide appropriate patient and family education.
• Follow hospital infection prevention policies and procedures and use antiseptic methods for in-clinic procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Recruitment/relocation incentives (sign-on bonus) are authorized.
• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and possible five-day paid absence for CME.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement for full-time physicians with board certification.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

What This Job Offers

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