U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician - Hematology/Oncology
Provide clinical care of Veterans with hematologic and oncologic disorders. Educate trainees at multiple levels of training (including fellows), enroll participants on ongoing clinical trials, attend multidisciplinary tumor boards commensurate with clinical interests, and participate in cancer program quality initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- • Clinical care of Veterans with hematologic and oncologic disorders
- • Education of trainees at multiple levels of training (including fellows)
- • Enrollment of participants on ongoing clinical trials
- • Attendance at multidisciplinary tumor boards commensurate with clinical interests - and participation in cancer program quality initiatives
Required
- • 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 allopathic 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 accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed
- • OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
- • OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - 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
- • Proficiency in spoken and written English
- • Additional Requirement: Applicants must be BC in Internal Medicine and BE/BC in Hematology and/or Oncology
- • Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position
Preferred
- • Preferred Experience: An appointment in the Division of Hematology - Oncology - and Transplantation at the University of Minnesota
- • Excellent clinical care skills - interest in teaching - and demonstrated ability to lead an outstanding a translational and/or clinical research program as evidenced by publications
Benefits & Perks
- • Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized - amount to be determined
- • This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program
- • Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application
- • 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
Summary
The Hematology/Oncology Section of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVAHCS) is seeking a staff physician to join our program. MVAHCS is a major referral site for Veterans with cancer in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest.
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
The Hematology/Oncology Section of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVAHCS) is seeking a staff physician to join our program. MVAHCS is a major referral site for Veterans with cancer in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest.
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 allopathic 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 accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed
- OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
- OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - 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
- Exceptions: 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 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
- In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Additional Requirement: Applicants must be BC in Internal Medicine and BE/BC in Hematology and/or Oncology
- Preferred Experience: An appointment in the Division of Hematology - Oncology - and Transplantation at the University of Minnesota
- Excellent clinical care skills - interest in teaching - and demonstrated ability to lead an outstanding a translational and/or clinical research program as evidenced by publications
- Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
- Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position
- Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.
- The Twin Cities Metro Area is consistently voted one of the best places to live and work in the nation
- Minnesota has a robust - diverse economy and a long-standing commitment to education
- The Twin Cities has a thriving arts scene and excellent outdoor recreational opportunities as well as four beautiful seasons to enjoy them in
- VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
- VHA Physician Total Rewards
- Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized - amount to be determined This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program
- You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment
- Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application
- Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply
- 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 Duties include: Clinical care of Veterans with hematologic and oncologic disorders Education of trainees at multiple levels of training (including fellows) Enrollment of participants on ongoing clinical trials Attendance at multidisciplinary tumor boards commensurate with clinical interests - and participation in cancer program quality initiatives
- Work Schedule: The tour of duty for this position is typically Monday - Friday 8am- 4:30pm
- Additional information may be provided during the interview process.
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