Physician- Hematologist/Oncologist

SummaryThe 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. 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.QualificationsTo 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 RequirementsUnited States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyDegree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicineThe 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 completedCurrent - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of ColumbiaResidency 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 experiencesResidents 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-basisPRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privilegedrather - they are to have a ""scope of practice"" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervisionAdditionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPsProficiency in spoken and written EnglishReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/Physical Requirements: Light lifting (under 15 pounds) Light carrying (under 15 pounds) Use of fingers Both hands required Walking (up to 2 hours) Standing (up to 3 hours) Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously Ability to distinguish color Hearing (aid may be permitted) Environmental Factors: Outside and Inside Working closely with othersDutiesThis is an Open - Continuous Announcement and may be extended beyond the current closing date of November 28 - 2025 - until the position is filledEligible applicants will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis during the duration of the announcementOnce a selection is made and the offer is accepted - the announcement may close pending no additional vacanciesThe Michael EDeBakey VA Medical Center serves as the primary health care provider for more than 151 -000 Veterans in southeast TexasHouston exudes a cosmopolitan and down-home vibe together that lets the residents of the country's fourth-largest city and third-largest county (Harris) know that there's no place quite like HoustonThe city attracts visitors and transplants with a wonderful mix of world class arts - booming business - pro sports and award-winning cuisineVA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageVHA Physician Total RewardsRecruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be offered Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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 applicationFormer EDRP participants ineligible to applyLearn moreEDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentiveContact Demetrius.Roberts@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 Some of the responsibilities are: Ability to perform clinical assessments including history and physical - appropriate diagnostic evaluation - and timely implementation of treatment Diagnosis and management of hematologic and oncologic emergencies Rounding with residents and fellows on the inpatient service as assigned in rotation with other physician team members Covering weekends and holidays in rotation with other physician team members Physicians must be competent to perform the following procedures: Diagnosis and management of malignant hematology - benign hematology - and solid tumor oncologic diseases Identification and management of side effects of cancer treatments and hematologic conditions Counsel and advise patients with new diagnosis of malignancy or benign hematologic condition Teach clinical fellows and residents in the outpatient clinic setting Perform bone marrow biopsies as needed and peripheral smear analysis Order diagnostic studies and interpret laboratory tests - EKG - and radiology diagnostic tests (e.gchest x-ray - CT scan - MRI - PET scan) Perform outpatient initial and follow up continuity of care for patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions Prescribe chemotherapy and other medications within defined scope of practice Counsel patients on cancer screening - genetic testing - and cancer prevention Responds to consultation requests in a timely manner Provides education and counseling for patients and families for their hematologic or oncologic Overseeing advance practice practitioners (nurse practitioner - physician assistant) - and teaching students - residents and fellows rotating on inpatient and outpatient services Maintain communication with referring providers and other specialties (surgery - radiation oncology - transplant - etc...) for patients who require multidisciplinary care Participate in multi-disciplinary tumor boards Ability to complete electronic consultations (e-consults) for hematologic and oncologic conditions Work Schedule: To be discussed during the interview