Summary The Hematology/Oncology Chief Physician (Section Chief) reports to the Chief of the Medicine Service (Chief of Medicine). The Section Chief has a combination of administrative, clinical, research and educational roles. Administratively, the Section Chief is the primary supervisor of the Hematology/Oncology Section. The Section Chief along with other Hematology/Oncology Physicians specializes in Benign and Malignant Disorders of the Hematologic System, and Malignant Solid Tumors. Responsibilities VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be eligible for highly qualified candidate. 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 Hematology/Oncology Physicians must have considerable experience, through education and training to diagnose, stage, and provide therapy and follow up for these disorders. The Section Chief must qualify for academic appointment at the affiliate university. Provide appropriate oversight and management of the Hematology/Oncology Section, including day-to-day clinical operations, yearly performance evaluations, biannual ongoing professional practice evaluations, and clinical documentation. In collaboration with Program Directors and Associate Program Directors of the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, ensures Fellowship Program, Internal Medicine Residency, and Medical Student Programs are adequately supervised and receive optimal medical education. Have working knowledge of outpatient and the various consultative services. Responsible for integrating the core values and mission of the facility into outpatient and inpatient care services. Assist the Section and other Service Chiefs in the areas of: Resource Utilization Accomplishment of local, VISN and national goals. Safety Hematology/Oncology Service Responsibilities Has clinical, teaching and administrative responsibilities. Performs Consultative Histories and Physical Examinations, makes assessments, uses appropriate diagnostic evaluations, and implements timely and appropriate therapy. Consults with and utilizes the NCCN guidelines or consults with other guidelines, references, or Physicians where appropriate. Coverage of outpatient clinics; supervision of diagnosis and therapy for inpatients; supervision of outpatient chemotherapy and other Hematology/Oncology infusion procedures; and to conduct procedures for which the Physician has Education, Training, and Experience including Thoracentesis, Paracentesis, Lumbar Puncture and Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy. Expected to work closely with and respect the Professionalism of the other specialties represented in the Division which includes the specialized Hematology/Oncology: Nurse Practitioner, Nurses, Social Worker, Pharmacist and Nutritionist, all of whom are integral members of the Division of Hematology/Oncology. Participates, oversees, and collaborates to ensure that all applicable clinical functions including outpatient and inpatient consultative medical care are performed. Tasked with providing timely and courteous service to all Veterans seeking care. Administrative Responsibilities In partnership with the Chief of Medicine, the Section Chief participates in strategic planning for the Medicine Service. As requested by the Chief of Medicine, attends and provides input, as appropriate, to outpatient clinic management and other committees and councils, as needed. In addition to attending the monthly Division meeting, the Section Chief attends other clinical and administrative staff meetings as may be required or directed by the Chief of Medicine. Required to attend the Tumor Treatment Conference and actively promotes performance improvement measures within the Hematology/Oncology Section. Supports VHA and all Medicine Service directives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Educational Responsibilities Collaborates with other physicians to ensure proper education of medical students and residents when applicable. Required to maintain Continuing Medical Education (CME), the State Medical License used by the Physician to practice in the Federal system, VA mandatory training, and certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. 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. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. 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). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for 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 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. Preferred Experience: Board Certified/Board Eligible. 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: VA Handbook 5019/1, Part II, Pre-Placement Physical Examination and Evaluation. Education 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 an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted, or Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant. [If the applicant does not claim an ECFMG certificate, facility officials must still confirm that the medical school meets (or met) ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year the candidate graduated.] NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area. Additional Information During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.