The Central Texas VA Health Care System is seeking a full-time Podiatrist (Chief-Hematology/Oncology) in Temple, TX to assist with the clinical and administrative functions of the department in patient care performance measures, compliance, training and performance improvement.
Podiatrist 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. Education: Degree of doctor of podiatric medicine, or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in podiatric medicine and surgery. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Licensure or Registration. Applicants must possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice podiatry medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Certification: Board Certified in Hematology/Oncology and/or Fellowship Training with a Board Certification in a Medical Specialty. Residency Training. Podiatrists must have completed residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. VA Podiatrists involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status. Approved residencies are:(1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education, the Council on Podiatric Medical Education, in the list published for the year the residency was completed, or (2) Other residencies and training experiences, or their equivalents, which the local Professional Standards Board determines to have provided an applicant with appropriate professional training. Preferred Experience: Board Certified in Hematology/Oncology. Ability to work within an organization to provide strategic direction. Ability to provide compassionate, appropriate and effective patient care. Four years post fellowship experience practicing clinical oncology. Bone marrow biopsy training. Knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical and social sciences. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds), light carrying (under 15 pounds), straight pulling, pushing, reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, near vision correctable (at 13" to 16" to jaeger 1 to 4), far vision correctable ( in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other), hearing (aid permitted), emotional and mental stability, and clear speech.
The Chief of Hematology/Oncology is expected to remain privileged and practicing in the field of inpatient, outpatient, and procedural Hematology/Oncology. The exact privileges and procedures for a particular provider will be approved by the MSEC based on training, experience, and currency. Duties may include supervising and instructing Internal Medicine residents and Hematology/Oncology Fellows in outpatient and inpatient settings and providing appropriate feedback on their performance in a timely fashion. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the Chief of Hematology/Oncology is expected to provide leadership oversight to the Hematology/Oncology Section, working with the Associate Chief of Staff, Medical Service, to ensure timely and effective patient care for eligible Veterans. Those leadership duties involve working with administrative staff to review and approve staffing plans, review quality of care metrics and reports, and address patient advocacy issues in a timely and effective fashion. This position will oversee research activities in the department and may offer some dedicated research time. Position is location Temple but may require regular trips to the Austin Outpatient Clinic for outpatient care and supervision of staff. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.