Hematology and Oncology - Physician at Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Veterans Health Administration
JOB DESCRIPTION
Amazing Leadership Opportunity as Hematologist/Oncologist Physician that offers work life balance within an amazing city that provides a great environment. Houston has a thriving housing market with great schools!
Houston, TX, is a beautiful place to live and work. Houston is famous for its role in space exploration, as it is home to NASA. It is also known for its diverse and vibrant culture, which is reflected in its culinary scene, museums, and green spaces. Houston has a reputation for being an entertainment hub, with events like the rodeo, live concerts, and sports games. Galveston is a short drive from Houston where you can enjoy the beach, trails, and fishing spots.
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center is a teaching hospital that provides a full range of services, with state-of-the-art technology as well as education and research. The medical center is on a 119-acre campus that features 350 acute care beds. We provide health care services at 12 locations in southeast Texas.
Work Schedule: To be discussed during the interview
- Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be offered
- Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. Learn more.
- EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
- Some of the responsibilities are:
- Ability to perform clinical assessments 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 x-ray, 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
- 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
Experience peace of mind knowing you and your family will be well cared for! #WorkatVA