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Physician - Section Chief Oncology
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 62 days ago
About the Role
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. 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
- →VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
- →VHA Physician Total Rewards.
- →Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
- →EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
- →Directly oversee and provide inpatient oncology care to veterans, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
- →Ensure efficient and effective operation of the oncology inpatient units, including bed management and patient flow Facilitate timely and safe discharge processes by coordinating with case managers, social workers, and community resources for oncology patients.
- →Ensure preparedness for emergency scenarios and participate in drills and training sessions involving oncology care.
- →Oversee oncology care services within the department, ensuring high-quality care in areas such as medical oncology, radiation oncology, and hematology.
- →Develop and implement oncology-specific programs and initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.
- →Support and promote oncology-specific research initiatives, utilizing evidence-based practices to advance patient care.
- →Provide education and counseling to oncology patients and their families regarding disease management, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications.
- →Perform comprehensive assessments and follow-up care for oncology patients, including history taking, physical examinations, and treatment planning in an outpatient setting.
- →Coordinate with social workers, dietitians, and cancer support groups to provide comprehensive support services to patients and their families.
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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