Lead Hematology Physician
The Physician will manage patients with ongoing hematological/oncological medical conditions, in collaboration with other services/sections of the Fredericksburg Health Care Center (FxHCC). The provider is accountable to the FxHCC Medicine Section Chief, assuring the most effective delivery of care. Duties and responsibilities are carried out throughout all clinical and other Veteran care areas involved with the FxHCC Hematology/Oncology Section.
The duties and responsibilities are carried out throughout all clinical and other Veteran care areas involved with the Fredericksburg Health Care Center FxHCC Hematology/Oncology Section. This position reports directly to the FxHCC Medicine Section Chief and will be expected to work closely in conjunction with the Medicine leadership of the parent facility, Richmond VA Medical Center, to ensure collaboration and alignment to reach collective goals of Central Virginia VA Health Care System. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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 Duties include but are not limited to the following: Provide high-quality, compassionate oncology and hematology care to our Veteran population. Provide state-of-the-art outpatient care to hematology/oncology patients which includes new consultations, initiation and management of chemotherapy, maintaining proficiency with appropriate procedures required for the care of such patients, and follow-up care of such patients. Manage chronic medical problems and preventive medicine such as management of problems specific to hematology /oncology patients. Interviews, examines, selects diagnostic testing appropriately, and interprets/collects results to coordinate patient care. Communicates and documents with clarity to patients and medical personnel to coordinate patient care. Supervision of Physicians including annual proficiency rating and determination of pay for performance. Monitoring of clinical competence of staff through FPPE and OPPE completion. Participate in the educational programs for the section personnel as well as the medical staff. Participate in monitoring the quality safety and appropriateness of patient care both at the section and facility level. Miscellaneous activities of the FxHCC Medicine Section inclusive but not limited to special projects that enhance the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs as assigned by the FxHCC Medicine Section Chief FxHCC Director of Clinical Services and Executive Leadership. Demonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model to others at all levels of the organization. Work Schedule: Full Time; Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.