Hematologist / Oncologist Physician

1 month ago


Houston, Texas, United States Veterans Health Administration Full time
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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

Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required

The Division of Hematology/Oncology in the Department of Medicine at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC), Houston, Texas seeks and energetic and skilled hematologist/oncologist at the Multidisciplinary Cancer Center.

Candidates with clinical interest in hematology and oncology are welcome to apply; those interested in malignant and benign hematology are particularly encouraged.

Michael E. DeBakey VAMC is a teaching facility affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine Department of Medicine and Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center.

The physician must be board certified in Internal Medicine and board-eligible in Hematology and/or Oncology to work at the Michael E.

DeBakey VA Medical Center, 2002 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX Physician must hold current unrestricted/unencumbered licenses to practice in any state of these United States.

At the MEDVAMC, we provide a comprehensive range of techniques for cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. We have a strong multidisciplinary team with expertise that includes gastrointestinal surgical oncology, ENT, urology, and thoracic surgery.

Our radiation oncology department treats all cancer types and is a leader in stereotactic body radiation therapy within the VA system.

We also have highly skilled interventional radiologists and interventional pulmonologists. The MEDVAMC has multiple tumor boards for multidisciplinary cancer care.

The number of new cancer patients seen every year at MEDVAMC continues to increase, and we serve a large catchment area that includes rural areas.

Many patients are referred to our facility from other cities for a higher level of care.
Ability to perform clinical assessment including history and physical, appropriate diagnostic evaluation, and timely implementation of treatment
Diagnosis and management of hematologic and oncologic emergencies
Rounding with residents and fellows on the inpatient service as assigned in rotation with other physician team members
Covering weekends and holidays in rotation with other physician team members
Physicians must be competent to perform the following procedures:

Diagnosis and management of malignant hematology, benign hematology, and solid tumor oncologic diseases
Identification and management of side effects of cancer treatments and hematologic conditions
Counsel and advise patients with new diagnosis of malignancy or benign hematologic condition
Teach clinical fellows and residents in the outpatient clinic setting
Perform bone marrow biopsies as needed and peripheral smear analysis

Order diagnostic studies and interpret laboratory tests, EKG, and radiology diagnostic tests (e.g. chest xray, CT scan, MRI, PET scan).
Perform outpatient initial and follow up continuity of care for patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions.
Prescribe chemotherapy and other medications within defined scope of practice.
Counsel patients on cancer screening, genetic testing, and cancer prevention
Responds to consultation requests in a timely manner
Responsible for typing the appropriate documentation for all patient interactions in the VA electronic medical record. He/she must be computer literate.
Provides education and counseling for patients and families for their hematologic or oncologic.
Overseeing advance practice practitioners (nurse practitioner, physician assistant), and teaching students, residents and fellows rotating on inpatient and outpatient services
Maintain communication with referring providers and other specialties (surgery, radiation oncology, transplant, etc) for patients who require multidisciplinary care
Participate in multi-disciplinary tumor boards
Ability to complete electronic consultations (e-consults) for hematologic and oncologic conditions
All other duties dictated by patient care.

Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:00AM- 4:30 PM

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