Gynecologic Oncologist

The physician is a vital member of the healthcare team, collaborating with other staff to provide comprehensive healthcare services to patients. The scope of practice for each physician is defined through the health system's credentialing and privileging committee.

The Physician supports objectives, budget, and performance metrics at the individual level, implementing quality control standards, risk management, and compliance programs. The role of a physician is to provide quality clinical care to those individuals who have chosen VHC Health in a timely manner to meet the needs of our patients.

A Doctorate from an Accredited Medical School is required.

One year of Medical/Surgical experience is required.

Licensed to Practice Medicine by the Virginia Department of Health Professions is required.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential function of the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions:

The employee must possess physical capabilities in an amount equal to the physical demands made in the performance of the job by: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Cope with the mental and emotional stress associated with this position. Operate office machines safely and in accordance with hospital Safety Standards. Push patients on stretchers, wheelchairs or beds from one area to another.

Works in well-lighted/ventilated office/clinical setting. Subject to frequent interruptions. Subject to long hours, changing shifts. May be required to work beyond normal working hours when requested to do so, e.g., overtime, on call. Routine occupational exposure to infectious diseases, blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids, hazardous chemicals, noxious odors, latex, and/or musculoskeletal injuries.

The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is needed for instances of exposure to blood, body fluids and infectious processes, and are supplied by the hospital.

Involved with patients, family members, co-workers, and visitors under all conditions, e.g. hostile and/or emotionally upset, disoriented or combative.