Physician - Hemotology/Oncology
This is an open continuous announcement. We accept applications for this occupation on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available. Applicants will be referred to selecting official on a weekly basis OR until the closing date of this announcement. Applicants need not re-apply once the application is referred to the selecting official. VA Eastern Kansas HCS is currently seeking a part-time board certified/board eligible physician to join the Acute Medicine Service for the position of Hematologist-Oncologist. The selected individual will be responsible for performing duties to include, but not limited to, the following:
Provide direct professional Hematology/Oncology services to patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Evaluate and treat patients with known or suspected hematological/cancer disease Develop treatment plans including, but not limited to:
diagnosis and treatment of hematological/oncology conditions including bone marrow biopsy & aspirations, chemotherapy infusions, oversight of chemotherapy infusions, rounding on hospitalized patients, attending in clinics, writing prescription medications, writing for consultative services, diet instructions, and other physician driven or exclusive decisions, provide consultative service to referring providers Provide medical and technical support and supervision to any Medicine Residents and/or students Provides and/or participates in the resident didactic and clinical care education program for any residents, students, or clinical staff of VA EKHCS Provide both medical and technical support, as applicable, to RNs, LPNs, Health Technicians, PA-Cs and NPs Participates in the Medical Center's Quality Management Program through Hematology/Oncology indicators, monitors and by provision of peer review for outcome occurrence screening. Performs other directly related duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
This will be part time 20 hours per week that must be scheduled Monday-Friday. Scope of Practice Title:
(Physician) Hematologist-Oncologist Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Travel:
Travel between the Leavenworth and Topeka campuses may be required. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements when applying for this announcement, 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. Completion of 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. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical requirements outlined below. Preferred
Experience:
Board Certified in Hematology and Medical Oncology highly recommended Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
Moderate lifting (35 lbs and over); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; walking (3 hours per day); standing (6 hours per day); kneeling (2 hours per day); both legs required; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable at 13 to 16; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; ability to distinguish basic colors; hearing (aid permitted).
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Provide direct professional Hematology/Oncology services to patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Evaluate and treat patients with known or suspected hematological/cancer disease Develop treatment plans including, but not limited to:
diagnosis and treatment of hematological/oncology conditions including bone marrow biopsy & aspirations, chemotherapy infusions, oversight of chemotherapy infusions, rounding on hospitalized patients, attending in clinics, writing prescription medications, writing for consultative services, diet instructions, and other physician driven or exclusive decisions, provide consultative service to referring providers Provide medical and technical support and supervision to any Medicine Residents and/or students Provides and/or participates in the resident didactic and clinical care education program for any residents, students, or clinical staff of VA EKHCS Provide both medical and technical support, as applicable, to RNs, LPNs, Health Technicians, PA-Cs and NPs Participates in the Medical Center's Quality Management Program through Hematology/Oncology indicators, monitors and by provision of peer review for outcome occurrence screening. Performs other directly related duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
This will be part time 20 hours per week that must be scheduled Monday-Friday. Scope of Practice Title:
(Physician) Hematologist-Oncologist Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Travel:
Travel between the Leavenworth and Topeka campuses may be required. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements when applying for this announcement, 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. Completion of 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. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical requirements outlined below. Preferred
Experience:
Board Certified in Hematology and Medical Oncology highly recommended Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
Moderate lifting (35 lbs and over); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; walking (3 hours per day); standing (6 hours per day); kneeling (2 hours per day); both legs required; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable at 13 to 16; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; ability to distinguish basic colors; hearing (aid permitted).
- Department:
0602 Medical Officer - Salary Range:
$200,000 to $230,000 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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