Hematology/Oncology Physician Job Listing at Kelly Services in Providence, RI (Job ID US3613884_BH9993598)

Description

Kelly Government Services is a strategic partner in staffing Physicians for the VHA across the United States.
We are seeking experienced Two Board-Certified Hematology-Oncology Physicians to provide comprehensive hematology and oncology services to Veterans at the Providence VA Medical Center in Providence, RI. This is a full-time, on-site position providing expert consultation and treatment to patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including comprehensive on-call coverage for after-hours care.

Location Providence VA Medical Center - Providence, Rhode Island

Responsibilities

Clinical Care (90% of time):

• Provide expert consultation and treatment to patients in inpatient and outpatient clinic settings with approximately 5 hours of inpatient coverage and 26 hours of bookable clinical time per week
• Evaluate, triage, and prioritize consults from primary care and other services for outpatient hematology-oncology consultations with approximate case load of 2 patients per hour during bookable clinical time
• Obtain comprehensive medical histories, conduct thorough physical examinations, order and evaluate appropriate laboratory testing, and develop treatment plans for hematology and oncology patients
• Coordinate medical management and care with Primary Care providers and other personnel in a multidisciplinary healthcare delivery system
• Provide discharge education and follow-up instructions coordinated with next care setting for all hematology-oncology clinical patients
• Establish mechanisms for notification of test results in accordance with VHA Directive 1088, Communicating Test Results to Providers and Patients
• Follow all established medication policies and procedures without providing sample medications to patients

Administrative Duties (10% of time):

• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities and committee participation as required by VA facility Chief of Service or Chief of Staff
• Attend required staff meetings including Medical Service Staff meeting (monthly, 26 hours annually), Tumor Board (weekly, 52 hours annually), Cancer Committee (ad hoc, up to 10 hours annually), and Lung Tumor Board Conference (quarterly, 3 hours annually)
• Complete appropriate QM/PI documentation pertaining to all procedures, complications, and outcomes of examinations
• Perform administrative tasks as assigned such as peer review and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations
• Follow established patient safety and infection control standards, document patient safety events in medical records, disclose to patients, and submit entries in VA Patient Safety Reporting System within 24 hours

Qualifications

• Medical degree from accredited medical school
• Board Certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Hematology-Oncology Board (required)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or equivalency
• All continuing education courses required for maintaining certification must be kept current
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States, or District of Columbia
• No history of restricted, suspended, revoked, voluntarily revoked, voluntarily surrendered pending action, or denied licenses
• Current DEA certificate
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) number
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in skills necessary to fulfill hematology-oncology care requirements
• Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English fluently
• Experience in comprehensive hematology and oncology care including diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, and follow-up care
• Knowledge of current hematology-oncology treatment protocols and evidence-based medicine
• Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Must be eligible for Public Trust government security clearance (US Citizenship required)

On-Call Coverage:

• Provide hematology-oncology on-call services during all hours when facility clinic is closed including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Weeknight On-Call: Monday-Thursday, 5:00 PM - 8:00 AM (208 shifts annually)
• Weekend On-Call: Friday 5:00 PM - Monday 8:00 AM (52 shifts annually)
• Federal Holiday On-Call:24-hour coverage (12 shifts annually)
• Must be available within 15 minutes by phone for consultations with VA residents and physicians
• Must be available on-site within 60 minutes when required

Schedule Requirements:

Primary Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (40 hours per week per FTE)

On-Call Coverage Schedule: - Weeknight On-Call: Monday-Thursday, 5:00 PM - 8:00 AM - Weekend On-Call: Friday 5:00 PM - Monday 8:00 AM - Federal Holiday On-Call: 24-hour coverage

Federal Holidays: Available to work federal holidays as needed

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Government Solutions?

Looking to connect with premier government agencies or the top 25 federal government contractors? Kelly Government Solutions partners with these organizations to create expert talent solutions that solve the world's most critical challenges. We offer a variety of full-time, project (SOW), seasonal, and surge support opportunities in science, engineering, technology, professional, and administrative support roles. Our experts will connect you to the opportunity that fits your schedule and interests and handle the details of transferring and processing all levels of security clearances. It's just another way we make the job search work for you.

About Kelly

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