Physician (Hematology and Oncology Program Manager)

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 (SVA HCS) seeks a physician leader with training and expertise in adult Hematology and Oncology to assist with overseeing operations across our three sites of care: Salisbury, Charlotte, and Kernersville. The Program Manager will help support the Section Chief with management of clinical operations and programs, in addition to his/her primary clinical responsibilities. Applicants will be mid/senior career level physicians interested in supporting and building a strong, academically oriented program and fostering an environment that encourages the best clinical care for the Veterans we serve. In addition, the physician will a lead investigation and generation of new knowledge through novel care delivery processes and treatment trials. Program Manager duties include but are not limited to: The Program Manager will serve as the Director for Infusion Services. Be responsible and accountable for assuring the provision of comprehensive infusion that includes both oncology and general infusion services. Follow established policies within the Department of Medicine/Hematology and Oncology Section. Responsible/accountable for development of standardized processes and policies for infusion across all three sites of care, Salisbury VAMC and the two HCCs. Work closely with nursing and administrative teams involved in providing infusion oversight. Responsible and accountable for assuring supervision of the oncology navigation core: Nurse navigators will report directly to the Program Manager, and patient centered process will be developed and executed within the core. Provide the required nursing reviews. Be responsible and accountable for the quality of navigation performed and documented by the navigators, along with the assurances that the appropriate work load credit is secured and reported (within the core) Serve as Acting Chief of Hematology and Oncology when the Section Chief is on approved leave. Provide support to assigned tasks provided by the ACOS of Medicine and/or Section Chief of Hematology and Oncology. Lead quality improvement initiatives of the section, research, and general infusion. In addition, this position encompasses the following responsibilities in partnership with the Administrative Officer and section chiefs and supervisors: Require appropriate time mapping and resources to meet expected proficiencies in administration, clinical practice and research. Serve in the capacity of the Acting section chief when needed. Oversee outpatient and inpatient consult services in a multispecialty environment, supported by experienced clinical and research staff. Assist the section chief with leading a team with 15 provider FTEs, plus comprehensive ancillary support. Supervise trainees and foster a culture of high-quality outcomes, continuous improvement, and scholarly activity. 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 EDRP-eligible po

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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? VHA Vision Statement: VHA will continue to be the benchmark of excellence and value in health care and benefits by providing exemplary services that are both patient centered, and evidence based. Core Values - "I CARE" Integrity Commitment Advocacy Respect Excellence Why Salisbury VA HCS Complexity 1a facility with a broad medicine specialty program of 100+ specialists, consistently ranked top 10 by encounter volume in the VHA. Oncology section offers a wide array of services at all three sites, including infusion programs at each location. Affiliated with Wake Forest University School of Medicine; faculty appointment available. First VA oncology program t