Physician (Chief of Hematology and Oncology)

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. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The Section of Hematology and Oncology at the Salisbury VA HealthCare Center in NC is seeking a physician leader with training and expertise in adult Hematology and Oncology to oversee operations at its three sites of care (Salisbury, Charlotte and Kernersville). The SVA HCS Oncology section was the first VA oncology program to become ASCO QOPI certified, serving as the largest provider of outpatient chemotherapy/infusion services in the VHA by volume of operations and is consistently in the top 3 programs by total volume of encounters and visits. The Chief of Hematology and Oncology in the Department of Internal Medicine provides leadership and oversight for the section's clinical programs, research initiatives, and educational activities. This role encompasses administrative authority, supervision of section staff, quality assurance, and representation of the Medicine Service. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: A. Administrative: Provide strategic and operational leadership for Hematology & Oncology across Salisbury, Charlotte, and Kernersville. Foster communication within the Hematology/Oncology Section and across Medicine Service. Review and monitor clinical privileges of section staff. Oversee outpatient and inpatient consult services in a multispecialty environment, supported by experienced clinical and research staff Manage provider coding practices for billing compliance. Approve leave requests and complete OPPEs and clinical pertinence reviews. B. Clinical: Provide clinical and administrative supervision of hematology and oncology staff. Ensure delivery of high-quality care in outpatient clinics, inpatient consults, and infusion services. Develop and enforce clinical practice standards, policies, and procedures. Maintain personal clinical privileges and demonstrate sound clinical judgment. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. C. Education and Scholarship: Participates in the formal education of the residents, fellows and medical students by presenting teaching rounds, lectures, conferences, etc. Participates in evaluation sessions for medical students and GME trainees assigned to their services. Support curriculum development and evaluation for hematology and oncology rotations. Demonstrates and train medical students/resident and fellows. Assists in the development and implementation of education and training programs for medical students and fellows and residents, rotating through Medicine Service and accountable Clinical Services. D. Research: Supports the medical Center-wide research mission. Assists in conducting studies regarding treatment modalities, outcomes and other aspects of patient care when appropriate. If involved in an ongoing research project, abides by all VA regulations governing research protocols/policies and/or procedures. Encourages participation in clinical research among other staff members. 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

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