Physician (Hematologist/Oncologist)

Overview
Accepting applications

Open & closing dates
Opening and closing dates12/22/2020 to 12/21/2021
Service

Excepted

Pay scale & grade

GS 15

Salary
$280,000 to $350,000 per yearEducation and length of practice will be considered through a formal pay-setting process in determining the final compensable salary
Appointment type

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-Time
Duties SummaryThis position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, a student loan reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirement, and submit your application within four months of appointment. The final award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office.Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized to a highly qualified candidate.Responsibilities
A Palliative Care consultant is a physician who is responsible for improving the palliative medical care delivered by the Palliative Care Consultation Team (PCCT) at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center with outpatient experience and Hospice & Palliative Medicine (HPM) experience.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Serve as the facilities GEC (Geriatric and Extended Care) Coordinator.Provide physician services, clinical input and oversight for all patient treatment plans consistent with hospice and palliative care philosophy.Improve access to Hospice and Palliative care as experienced by patients, their families and providers.Coverage of inpatient palliative care consultations and in-patient palliative care and hospice admissions.Coverage of outpatient palliative care clinic (including Face 2 Face, Telephone and VVC clinics).Participate in Staff education, and coordination of hospice and palliative care at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center.Amplify the awareness of the concepts, role and availability of Hospice and Palliative Care services among ambulatory, home-based, specialty and acute care clinicians.Facilitate access to appropriate supportive care services.Consult with attending staff as requested so that symptom management for patients is effectively and expeditiously accomplished.Complete full and appropriate documentation of patience care services.Actively contribute to the educational experience for medical students, residents, fellows and all other staff assigned to Hospice and Palliative Care.Collaborates with other VA Palliative Care leaders, VISN leadership, and VA Central office on program development issues.Updates, monitors and promotes compliance with VA regulations to include updates for changes in applicable VA memos, directives and guidelines.Collaborates with community home health and hospice agencies as needed for Palliative Care patients currently under his/her care.Maintain an active license to practice Medicine and all related credentials within the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center.Attain and provide information about federal, state, and local regulations and codes applicable to Hospice and Palliative Care programs, applicable to the Joint Commission (JC), and the professional service and administrative requirement and expectations of third-party payers.Improves patient outcomes through the implementation of strategies such as clinical practice guidelines and critical pathways, health risk assessments, provider profiling use of electronic medical record and clinical reminders, and case management.Effectively communicates with service employees, patients and their families, employees from other services, stake holders, the Executive Leadership team, the VISN and VACO staff when required.Other duties as assigned.Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.; however, subject to change, depending on the needs of the service/medical center. On call duties may be required.Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Travel RequiredNot required
Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

None
Requirements Conditions of EmploymentU.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.Designated and/or random drug testing requiredSelective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959You may be required to serve a probationary periodSubject to a background/security investigationMust be proficient in written and spoken EnglishSelected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding processMust pass pre-employment physical examination Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.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.Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.Proficiency in spoken and written English.Physical requirements outlined below.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: Lifting and carrying (up to 45 lbs.); pushing or pulling (1 hour); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking (up to 4 hours); standing (up to 4 hours); repeated bending (up to 2 hours); ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other eye; hearing (aid permitted); clear speech; mental and emotional stability.
EducationNote: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: . If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: .
Additional informationVA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits associated with a VA practice: VHA Physician Brochure.
Annual leave shall accrue for full-time physicians at the rate of eight (8) hours per biweekly pay period.
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.
If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance
Confidential
Drug test required
Yes
Position sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive (NS)/Low RiskTrust determination processCredentialingThis job is open to
The public

U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
US Citizens