Hematologist/Oncologist (SIGN ON BONUS) Marion VA Health Care Center, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

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Internal Number: CBSS-12347416-24-KL

The Hematologist/Oncologist in the Marion VA Medical Center will spend most of her/his time in direct patient care. Some portion of her/his time may be spent in the supervision of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, or medical students. The physician may have some limited administrative work as assigned.VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Clinical Duties:In the Specialty Care Section, hematologist/oncologist will spend the majority of their patient care time in the outpatient setting. The incumbent evaluates new patients by performing his/her own comprehensive history, physical examination, and record review, and he/she formulates a diagnostic and management plan. Follow up of established patients will occur at the direction and discretion of the specialist. The hematologist/oncologist may release patients back to the management of their primary care provider if/when it is deemed appropriate.The incumbent, working with the other staff hematologist/oncologist, will share duties to serve as a consultant for the hospitalist service on a relatively small inpatient unit.In addition, the incumbent will oversee the chemotherapy unit. This includes but is not limited to determining treatment regimens, patient suitability for treatment, and initial management of chemotherapy complications. The candidate may perform diagnostic procedures such as bone marrow biopsy.Administrative Duties

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm