Physician (Section Chief of Radiation Oncology)

2 months ago

Memphis, Tennessee, United States Veterans Health Administration Full time
This vacancy will remain open until filled.


The Section Chief, Radiation-Oncology provides administrative, clinical, and programmatic leadership for the Radiation-Oncology Section to ensure achievement of the clinical, research, and education goals and applicable performance measures.

The Section Chief, Radiation-Oncology is accountable for the delivery of all health care by the staff of the Radiation-Oncology Service.

This responsibility includes the administration, management, and leadership of the entire Radiation-Oncology.

Duties include, but are not limited to:
Serves on a variety of medical center planning committees, advisory groups and chartered action teams.
Oversees clinical and administrative performance measures.
Assists with service line strategic planning, budget and resource management.
Assist with developing formal, systematic improvement plans for quality measures, access and medical services delivery.
Supports liaison with affiliated schools regarding medical teaching issues and provider appointments.
Oversees the establishment of program monitors and outcome measurements using programs data-driven quality assurance processes.
Assures radiation oncology program is compliant with applicable Federal and State laws. Oversees the management of Veteran complaints and issues.
Contributes to the development of program goals and objectives to meet VHA Radiation Oncology Care requirements.
Participates in performance appraisals of staff and addresses disciplinary issues. Participates in clinical teaching.

Assists in overseeing appropriate training related to radiation oncology issues is completed Memphis VAMC staff involved in patient care activities.

Contributes to the development of Radiation Oncology and Radiology Service policies and procedures consistent with VA Directives, as well as VA required accreditation by the Joint Commission, CARF and other ACR/ACRO/NHPP and all accrediting organizations.

Serves on facility Professional Standards Board (PSB) as needed.
Supervises the hiring of professional and technical staff.
Directly supervises both clinical and administrative personnel.
Direct administrative and professional supervisory responsibility for administrative and clinical staff
Maintains a clinical caseload at the Memphis VAMC.
Provides clinical consultation to Memphis VAMC clinical staff both within and outside of Radiation Oncology. Exact nature of clinical responsibilities may vary depending on incumbent's areas of expertise and service line needs.
Oversees and is responsible for the general quality of patient care in the section.
Completes the OPPE/FPPE and peer review of other physicians as assigned.
Develops and chairs radiation oncology quality assurance committee.
Chairs radiation safety committee for the facility.
Attends tumor boards and works to develop cancer treatment programs.
Research participation is encouraged.

Provides leadership, guidance, teaching and consultation on staff education and development to Radiation Oncology clinical staff including residents and fellows as well as other clinical trainees and clinical staff.

Develops relationship with radiation oncology training programs and teaches residents when needed.
May serve as site director for GME program.
Other duties as assigned.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
VHA Physician Total Rewards
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Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):
May be eligible for highly qualified applicants.

EDRP 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) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

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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

Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm

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