The VA Medical Center, Spokane, WA, is seeking a full-time Board Certified/Board Ready Oncologist/Hematologist with a commitment to excellence in patient care in hematology and oncology. The position is related to both inpatient and outpatient practice, but mostly outpatient with prioritizing to keep care internally.
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. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Preferred Experience: Successful completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited residency in internal medicine, followed by completion of a fellowship in Hematology. Demonstration of the provision of inpatient or consultative services for at least 50 Oncology patients during the past two years. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification. (ACLS also required for Moderate Sedation) Privileges to admit, evaluate, diagnose, and provide treatment or consultative services to patients over the age of 18 years old - with hematologic or oncologic disease. Administration of Chemotherapy & biologic response modifiers. Management and care of indwelling venous access catheters. 2 years experience in Hematology/Oncology, board certified/eligible Bone Marrow Aspirations and Biopsy Thoracentesis Paracentesis Physical Requirements: Light lifting, under 15 pounds; Light carrying, under 15 pounds; Pushing (5 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (5 hours); Standing (5 hours); Both legs required; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid may be permitted) Environmental Factors: Working closely with others; Working alone; Protracted or irregular hours of work
Duties may include but are not limited to: Oncology examinations for outpatient and inpatient consults. Bone marrow biopsies. Provide a comprehensive clinical assessment with its respective treatment plan that is evidence-based and reflects shared decision making between the practitioner and the veteran. Management and care of indwelling venous access catheters. Ample understanding on genetic mutational testing as related to the cancer diagnosis. Ample Knowledge on chemotherapy regimens. Surveillance of patients with a current or prior history of cancer. Initiations of oncology diagnostic plans and referrals that follow National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines. Completes medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff. Participates in quality assurance programs and chart reviews. The assignment will include rotational on-call coverage. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Compressed Tour: Available Telework: Not authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual or remote position Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified applicants. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@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 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.