Hematology/Oncology Physician Opportunity with Outstanding Total Rewards Compensation
Washington, Washington DC, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Hematology/Oncology
Salary $325,000 – $400,000 yearly
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Hospital
Location 109 Bee Street, Charleston, South Carolina, 29401, United States
Visa Sponsorship No
Experience Level 1 year

Job Description

Last Update: 1/14/25
The Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center (RHJ VAMC) seeks to recruit a staff physician for our Hematology/Oncology Service. The physician chosen will provide high-quality patient-centric clinical care in the inpatient and outpatient settings, mentor trainees, collaborate with mid-level providers, and support other health care professionals in ancillary service settings such as the Infusion Suite. A robust ACGME-accredited fellowship training program in Hematology/Oncology provides ample teaching opportunities. The RHJ VAMC has strong funded programs in health services research, health care disparities, clinical trials, and basic science. Collaboration with Hematology/Oncology faculty and MUSC is available.

Job Responsibilities

Keeps abreast of latest trends, skills, procedures, and protocols relevant in the area of specialty and serves as a resource person for the medical center staff.
Reviews outpatient hematology/oncology consults received by the service and affects an appropriate resolution through completion of electronic consult, scheduling to the outpatient hematology oncology clinics, and/or referral of the consult to another Hematology/Oncology provider.
Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations; establish medical diagnoses and appropriately enter, transcribe, &/or execute orders.
Order and interpret necessary diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, x-rays, electrocardiograms.
Formulate treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
Document patient encounters in a timely fashion.
Responds to requests for consultations and scheduling special tests and studies; communicate and coordinate care among consultants to guide patient care

Qualifications

ABIM Board certification in Hematology/Oncology. The ideal candidate will have clinical experience and training supporting requirements for consideration to an academic appointment.

Working Hours

Monday - Friday, 7:30 - 4:00 or 8:00 - 4:30 (Subject to change based on agency needs)