Kelly Government Services is a strategic partner in staffing Physicians for the VHA across the United States.
We are seeking experienced Two Board-Certified Hematology-Oncology Physicians to provide comprehensive hematology and oncology services to Veterans at the Providence VA Medical Center in Providence, RI. This is a full-time, on-site position providing expert consultation and treatment to patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including comprehensive on-call coverage for after-hours care.
Location Providence VA Medical Center - Buffalo, NY
Responsibilities
Clinical Care (90% of time):
Provide expert consultation and treatment to patients in inpatient and outpatient clinic settings with approximately 5 hours of inpatient coverage and 26 hours of bookable clinical time per week
Evaluate, triage, and prioritize consults from primary care and other services for outpatient hematology-oncology consultations with approximate case load of 2 patients per hour during bookable clinical time
Obtain comprehensive medical histories, conduct thorough physical examinations, order and evaluate appropriate laboratory testing, and develop treatment plans for hematology and oncology patients
Coordinate medical management and care with Primary Care providers and other personnel in a multidisciplinary healthcare delivery system
Provide discharge education and follow-up instructions coordinated with next care setting for all hematology-oncology clinical patients
Establish mechanisms for notification of test results in accordance with VHA Directive 1088, Communicating Test Results to Providers and Patients
Follow all established medication policies and procedures without providing sample medications to patients
Administrative Duties (10% of time):
Participate in continuous quality improvement activities and committee participation as required by VA facility Chief of Service or Chief of Staff
Attend required staff meetings including Medical Service Staff meeting (monthly, 26 hours annually), Tumor Board (weekly, 52 hours annually), Cancer Committee (ad hoc, up to 10 hours annually), and Lung Tumor Board Conference (quarterly, 3 hours annually)
Complete appropriate QM/PI documentation pertaining to all procedures, complications, and outcomes of examinations
Perform administrative tasks as assigned such as peer review and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations
Follow established patient safety and infection control standards, document patient safety events in medical records, disclose to patients, and submit entries in VA Patient Safety Reporting System within 24 hours
Qualifications
Medical degree from accredited medical school
Board Certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Hematology-Oncology Board (required)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or equivalency
All continuing education courses required for maintaining certification must be kept current
Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States, or District of Columbia
No history of restricted, suspended, revoked, voluntarily revoked, voluntarily surrendered pending action, or denied licenses
Current DEA certificate
National Provider Identifier (NPI) number
Demonstrated technical proficiency in skills necessary to fulfill hematology-oncology care requirements
Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English fluently
Experience in comprehensive hematology and oncology care including diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, and follow-up care
Knowledge of current hematology-oncology treatment protocols and evidence-based medicine
Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving abilities
Must be eligible for Public Trust government security clearance (US Citizenship required)
On-Call Coverage:
Provide hematology-oncology on-call services during all hours when facility clinic is closed including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Weeknight On-Call: Monday-Thursday, 5:00 PM - 8:00 AM (208 shifts annually)
Weekend On-Call: Friday 5:00 PM - Monday 8:00 AM (52 shifts annually)
Federal Holiday On-Call:24-hour coverage (12 shifts annually)
Must be available within 15 minutes by phone for consultations with VA residents and physicians
Must be available on-site within 60 minutes when required
Schedule Requirements:
Primary Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (40 hours per week per FTE)
On-Call Coverage Schedule: - Weeknight On-Call: Monday-Thursday, 5:00 PM - 8:00 AM - Weekend On-Call: Friday 5:00 PM - Monday 8:00 AM - Federal Holiday On-Call: 24-hour coverage
Federal Holidays: Available to work federal holidays as needed
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