Hematology/Oncology Physician - VA Healthcare System

Job Description Physician - Hematology/OncologyHealthcare System OverviewRecruitment/Relocation Incentive: May be available for eligible candidates.Compensation: Competitive salary, annual performance bonuses, and regular salary increments.Paid Time Off: Enjoy 50-55 days of paid leave annually, which includes 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and potentially 5 days of paid absence for Continuing Medical Education (CME).Retirement Benefits: Access to a traditional federal pension (with a 5-year vesting period) and a federal 401K plan with contributions of up to 5% from the organization.Insurance Coverage: Comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance options (many federal insurance plans can be maintained into retirement).Licensure: Must possess one full and unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state or territory.CME Support: Potential reimbursement of up to $1,000 per year (applicable for full-time physicians with board certification).Malpractice Coverage: Liability protection is provided at no cost, including tail coverage.Contractual Obligations: No employment contract for physicians and minimal restrictions on moonlighting.Job ResponsibilitiesAs a staff physician in the hematology/oncology department, you will be expected to maintain professional, technical, and administrative expertise to effectively address patients' clinical needs. You will work with patients ranging from young adults to seniors. Compliance with credentialing, privileging, and other monitoring requirements is essential. Physicians are expected to uphold high clinical standards in decision-making and continuously enhance their teaching abilities to effectively instruct fellows, residents, and medical students. Additionally, you will oversee physician assistants and nurse practitioners within the department and adhere to current medical record documentation standards and residency supervision protocols.Scope of PracticeThe responsibilities outlined above contribute to delivering quality patient care. The hematology/oncology physician will provide care and treatment for patients referred to the section, both in inpatient and outpatient environments. This includes administering outpatient chemotherapy and immunotherapy in the on-site infusion suite and managing any related reactions. Occasionally, you may perform bone marrow aspirations/biopsies (primarily conducted by physician assistants/nurse practitioners) and supervise fellows in these procedures.Clinical CompetenceDemonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities in direct patient care or supervision, including conducting examinations, diagnosing conditions, managing emergencies, and providing patient education.Maintain a high level of proficiency in procedures, ensuring complication rates remain below national averages.Recognize and support patients' independence, encouraging questions during treatment and allowing time for patients to process information.Supervision of Fellows and ResidentsUphold high teaching standards through direct patient care experiences in clinics, inpatient wards, ICUs, and the Oncology Section.Utilize resident supervision reports, teaching evaluations, and performance improvement assessments to gauge effectiveness.Supervise house staff and effectively teach rotating house staff in patient wards while serving as attending physician.Participate in the clerkship program by precepting medical students.Work ScheduleMonday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.Community OverviewWhite River Junction, Vermont, and the surrounding "Upper Valley" area offer a picturesque living environment with stunning mountains, rivers, and a wide range of outdoor activities such as swimming, boating, skiing, hiking, and biking. The proximity to Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH, enriches the community with a vibrant arts and culture scene.Position RequirementsU.S. CitizenshipM.D. or D.O. degreeFull and unrestricted medical license to practice in any stateBoard Certification in Hematology/OncologyEducation Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Eligibility: This program offers student loan reimbursement of up to $200,000, subject to eligibility requirements.In addition to a competitive salary, generous leave, and liability protection, the organization provides extensive benefits and retirement plans without employment contracts or restrictions on moonlighting. The total compensation package includes bonuses, educational debt reduction, incentives, comprehensive benefits, a three-pronged retirement plan, and liability protection with tail coverage.The organization is committed to equal employment opportunities and adheres to federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination.