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Physician - Hematology/Oncology - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive and EDRP Authorized
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 9 days ago
About the Role
his 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. 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 application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
What You'll Do
- →The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.
- →This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.
- →As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.
- →This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.
- →This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
- →The Hem/One Physician will provide consultation services and follow up of Hem/One patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting, at the VA Medical center in Des Moines.
- →The Hem/One Physician will support the Hem/One Advance Practice Providers (including Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners) with initial workup and follow up management of patients in the Hem/One department and for inpatient consultations.
- →Duties include: Provide expert consultation and treatment for patients with hematology or oncology conditions Conduct comprehensive evaluations, including history taking, physical examinations, and the ordering of diagnostic labs and tests and studies Interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests and follow-up on test results in a timely manner.
- →Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care in the electronic medical record system May be tasked to travel to Community Based Outpatient Clinics as requested/assigned by the ACOS-SC.
- →Participate in the Central Iowa VA Cancer Subcommittee, which meets at least quarterly and shall report up to the Specialty Care Executive Committee accordingly, in compliance with VHA Directive 1415: VHA ONCOLOGY PROGRAM.
- →May be tasked to participate with and contribute to the Transfusion Committee.
- →Provide Electronic Consultation services (E-Consults) and reviews consults for determination if appropriate for Care in the Community orf local/regional VA services.
- →Ensure compliance with VA policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- →Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adhere to clinical guidelines and best practices.
Requirements
- ✓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 examination.
- ✓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.
- ✓Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine.
Personality Fit
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