Physician - Chief Hematology/Oncology

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The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. (Kaiser Permanente Northern California)
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Posted:

20-Jun-24
Location:

Cincinnati, Ohio, Ohio
Salary:

Open
Internal Number:

770804000
The Cincinnati, OH VA Medical Center is seeking a Physician to work as the Section Chief for the Hematology/Oncology Section at our facility. If you are interested in a career that offers professional/work life balance in a supportive clinical learning environment, providing integrated patient-centered, state-of-the-art care to Veterans, we welcome you to apply to be part of the Cincinnati VA team! 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 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 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), 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. 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 or fee-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. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Additional Requirement: Must be board certified/board eligible in Hematology/Oncology Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Per VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - a physical examination will be conducted based on the physical requirements of the position. A physical examination prior to placement is required. ["The VA has been named as one of the Top 5 Best Places to Work in the federal government. Cincinnati is a family friendly, affordable, metropolitan city with great parks, fine arts, and food scene. With both an urban energy and southern charm, the Cincinnati region has a vibrant and unique culture that flows from the Ohio River to the things to do, landmarks and events all around town. With rich cultural offerings, award-winning family adventures, an ever-expanding art scene, a foodie's paradise, and breweries galore, this is one picturesque river region with much to explore! With major league sports, big-city arts, fun festivals and award-winning attractions, it can be hard to decide what to do in our dynamic river region! https://www.frommers.com/destinations/cincinnati VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Available for well qualified applicants. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Available to current VA employees 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 SECTION CHIEF, HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY: The Section Chief, Hematology/Oncology provides effective leadership of the clinical operations and staff of the Hematology/Oncology section on a day-to-day basis. The Section Chief works cooperatively with Service Chiefs, Section Chiefs, Medical Center management, and both clinical and administrative employees to move the medical center, Medical Service and the Hematology/Oncology Section toward achieving mission, goals and objectives in patient care, education, and research. Specialized Experience for Hematology/Oncology Physician includes: Interpret mutational and molecular genetic testing to guide chemotherapeutic agent prescribing. Complete life sustaining therapy conferences with patients and family members Assess, stabilize, and determine disposition of patients with emergent conditions treat diseases and disorders of the blood, spleen, lymph glands, and immunologic system, such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia, and lymph nodes. Administration of chemotherapeutic agents and biological response modifiers through all therapeutic routes Apheresis procedures Analyze blood tests manually including blood count, including platelets and white cell differential Diagnostic lumbar puncture Performing bone marrow aspirates, bone marrow biopsies, and touch preparations as well as interpretation of bone marrow biopsies Diagnostic and Therapeutic paracentesis Management of indwelling venous access catheters Therapeutic thoracentesis Assigned duties includes but are not limited to: Leadership of the section, Staff / HR management, Business planning, Clinical Management Providing direct care to inpatients, participate in the clinical education of undergraduate and graduate medical trainees and pursue research opportunities (if available or desired), Participating in administrative assignments, such as committee membership, including Chair of the Cancer Care Committee. The Section Chief: Takes ownership of providing excellent patient care to patients and education to trainees. Attends monthly Medical Service Section Chief Meetings with at 80% participation rate and assigns a delegate to attend if needed. Organizes staff meetings for area of responsibility at least once a month. Minutes from these meetings will roll up to Section Chief Meeting and are reported out quarterly. Communicates both to staff and to leadership. Communications will include situational awareness, provide issue briefs, and weekly huddle with Chief of Medicine. May be asked to serve as acting as Service Chief for the Medical Service when the Service Chief is on leave or on clinical service. Ensures timely responses to all suspense actions and requests for record reviews. Reviews E-mail daily at minimum and maintains remote access and encryption. Ensures staff consistently enter document patient safety events. Participates in section, service and/or medical center committees. The Section Chief, Hematology/Oncology works under the supervision of the Chief of Medical Service. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm"]

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