VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System
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Job Description
Last updated: 5/20/25
The Hematologist/Oncologist (Physician) is responsible for managing
of hematology/oncology procedures evaluate, diagnose, consult, and order appropriate diagnostic
studies and treatments for Oncology patients.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive approved
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
of hematology/oncology procedures evaluate, diagnose, consult, and order appropriate diagnostic
studies and treatments for Oncology patients.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive approved
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
Job Responsibilities
The incumbent will provide consultative evaluations and treatments to patients referred from other sections of the hospital and/or
affiliated VA outpatient clinics and perform administrative functions and other tasks as assigned
by the Associate Chief of Staff of Acute Medical Service. The practitioner provides consultative
series on patients referred from other sections of the hospital and affiliated outpatient clinics as
well as providing emergency hematology/oncology services as assigned or designated. The
incumbent is responsible for consultation and administrative duties at which may be assigned by
the Associate Chief of Staff of Acute Medicine to meet the need of the medical center.
Medical assessment and consultation: The Hematology/Oncology (Physician) is responsible
for a wide range of duties to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality care. This includes, but is not
limited to initial evaluation, documentation, diagnosis, evaluation, ordering appropriate
diagnostic studies and treatments to patients referred from other sections of the hospital and/or
affiliated VA outpatient clinics, and perform administrative functions and other tasks as
assigned.
Qualifications
Education. 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 an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are:
Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted,
OR
Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.
For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant
Licensure and Registration. Physicians must possess a 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. The physician must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure.
Residency Training. Physicians must have completed 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. (NOTE: VA Physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are:
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 was completed,
OR
Other residencies or their equivalents which the local Professional Standards Board determines to have provided an applicant with appropriate professional training.
English Language Proficiency. Physicians appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
Preferred Experience/Qualifications: Board Certified or Board Eligible
Working Hours
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years).
Skills
demonstrate the knowledge of the changes associated with aging and possess the
ability to provide care based upon age-related factors as noted in age-specific
competencies described in service and unit policies and procedures. The Physician
must demonstrate knowledge and skills in providing end of life care and support to the
families dealing with death.
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