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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. To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences. Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Additional Requirement: Physicians are generally not required to be board certified for employment in VA; however, three circumstances in VA require physician board certification: 1. The position is required to be a supervisor for medical students or physician residents (including Fellows), the LCME, ACGME or AOA standards requiring a particular boarding certification credential will apply. 2. The position as faculty status with an affiliated medical school, then a medical school requirement for board certification will apply to the jointly recruited position. Board Certified in Hematology and Oncology or Board Eligible Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: NOT LISTED IN FS- PLEASE PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION IN YOUR REVIEW ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): $30,000 for 3 year commitment Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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. Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Contact the EDRP Coordinators, Christopher Cullen or Brandon Dillon at visn6salemsbu@va.gov, for questions/assistance. 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 Work Schedule: 7:45am-4:30pm Monday -Friday Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to: Provides patient care to Veterans in the areas of Hematology/Oncology in the form of primary care and/or consultative care May provides patient care to Veterans in the area of Internal Medicine in the form of primary care Provides medical diagnostic evaluation and initial assessment of patients which includes focused histories, physical examinations, and pertinent laboratory investigations May participate in the rotation as a third call attending Exhibits leadership in suggesting, and, with approval by the Chief of Medicine, instituting changes in patient care programs based on current concepts and findings from research and practice guidelines. Keeps informed of developments in the management and treatment of diseases and illness through continuing medical education, both formal and informal. Participates in facility programs designed to enhance and improve the delivery of patient care services, such as Quality Management; chart reviews; Hematology/Oncology performance measure reviews; Radiation/Oncology contract oversight; Cancer Committee The VA Medical Center of Salem, Virginia is located adjacent to Roanoke, both of which are nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwest Virginia. The Salem & Roanoke metropolitan area provides its residents with a reasonable cost of living, affordable housing, low taxes, some of the finest public and private schools in Virginia, and many urban amenities traditionally expected of larger areas, including art and entertainment venues, museums and galleries, symphony, ballet, and competitive youth sports for the family. In addition to the rich diversity of metropolitan experiences available to our residents, the Roanoke Valley also offers numerous opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast, including the Roanoke Star and its overlook of the Roanoke Valley, the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Appalachian Trail, Smith Mountain Lake, beautiful mountainside wineries and golf courses, and a variety of National parks and wildlife areas. Roanoke and Salem Virginia local information: 75 Reasons to Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains (visitroanokeva.com) Roanoke Relocation Information | Education and Healthcare (visitroanokeva.com) Outdoor activities Outdoor Activities, Events & Advice | Roanoke Outside | Trails Roanoke Golf Courses | Country Clubs & Golf Packages (visitroanokeva.com) Greenways - Roanoke Valley Smith Mountain Lake Home | Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce (visitsmithmountainlake.com) Highlight of Roanoke Roanoke Events | Festivals, Events, Exhibits & Concerts (visitroanokeva.com) Restaurants in Roanoke, VA | Food Tour, Maps & Photos (visitroanokeva.com) Roanoke Arts and Culture | Theaters, Museums and Galleries (visitroanokeva.com) Roanoke Outdoor Adventures | Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains (visitroanokeva.com) Arts Jefferson Center - Roanoke's Premiere Performing Arts and Cultural Center (jeffcenter.org) Berglund Center Performing Arts in Roanoke, Virginia Museums - Roanoke Regional Partnership Schools: Home - Salem City Schools Home - Roanoke City Public Schools (rcps.info) Roanoke County Public Schools / Homepage (rcps.us) Blacksburg: Blacksburg, VA | Home Football - Virginia Tech Athletics (hokiesports.com)"]

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