Physician (Hematology and Oncology Program Manager)

Summary
Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer. The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment. Former participants ineligible. See the DUTIES section of this announcement for full details.
Qualifications
To 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 Requirements
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine
The 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 completed
Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia
Residency 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 accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed
OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - 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 experiences
Exceptions: Residents 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 basis
PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
rather - they are to have a ""scope of practice"" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Additional Requirement: Faculty appointment at Wake Forest University School of Medicine - commensurate with experience
Preferred Experience: ABIM board certification in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology and fellowship training in adult Hematology & Oncology
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: Applicants must meet the physical standards established for this position
The physical requirements for this position may include the following tasks which may be performed intermittently: moderate lifting (15-44 lbs.)
moderate carrying (15-44 lbs.)
Reaching above shoulders
use of fingers
walking (up to 6 hours)
Standing (up to 2 hours)
Near vision correctable at 13"" to 16"" to Jaeger 1 to 4
far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other
hearing aid permitted
mental and emotional stability required
Please see VA Directive and Handbook 5019 for more information.
Duties
The Section of Hematology and Oncology at the Salisbury VA HealthCare Center (SVA HCS) seeks a physician leader with training and expertise in adult Hematology and Oncology to assist with overseeing operations across our three sites of care: Salisbury - Charlotte - and Kernersville
The Program Manager will help support the Section Chief with management of clinical operations and programs - in addition to his/her primary clinical responsibilities
Applicants will be mid/senior career level physicians interested in supporting and building a strong - academically oriented program and fostering an environment that encourages the best clinical care for the Veterans we serve
In addition - the physician will a lead investigation and generation of new knowledge through novel care delivery processes and treatment trials
Program Manager duties include but are not limited to: The Program Manager will serve as the Director for Infusion Services
Be responsible and accountable for assuring the provision of comprehensive infusion that includes both oncology and general infusion services
Follow established policies within the Department of Medicine/Hematology and Oncology Section
Responsible/accountable for development of standardized processes and policies for infusion across all three sites of care - Salisbury VAMC and the two HCCs
Work closely with nursing and administrative teams involved in providing infusion oversight
Responsible and accountable for assuring supervision of the oncology navigation core: Nurse navigators will report directly to the Program Manager - and patient centered process will be developed and executed within the core
Provide the required nursing reviews
Be responsible and accountable for the quality of navigation performed and documented by the navigators - along with the assurances that the appropriate work load credit is secured and reported (within the core) Serve as Acting Chief of Hematology and Oncology when the Section Chief is on approved leave
Provide support to assigned tasks provided by the ACOS of Medicine and/or Section Chief of Hematology and Oncology
Lead quality improvement initiatives of the section - research - and general infusion
In addition - this position encompasses the following responsibilities in partnership with the Administrative Officer and section chiefs and supervisors: Require appropriate time mapping and resources to meet expected proficiencies in administration - clinical practice and research
Serve in the capacity of the Acting section chief when needed
Oversee outpatient and inpatient consult services in a multispecialty environment - supported by experienced clinical and research staff
Assist the section chief with leading a team with 15 provider FTEs - plus comprehensive ancillary support
Supervise trainees and foster a culture of high-quality outcomes - continuous improvement - and scholarly activity
Advance education and research as a full-time clinician-educator-research faculty member with flexible protected time for academic pursuits
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VHA Physician Total Rewards
Recruitment Incentive: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program
Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer
The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment
Program approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) - and 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 for incentive
Learn more EDRP Authorized: Contact [email protected] - 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 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm