Join the VA Central California Health Care System in Fresno, CA as the Section Chief, Hematology/Oncology Physician. In this role, you will provide administrative, programmatic, and clinical leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality cancer care to our nation's heroes. Located in the heart of California’s San Joaquin Valley, this rewarding position offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team while enjoying a vibrant community.
Practice Info
- Modern, well-equipped facility supporting advanced hematology/oncology diagnostics and treatments
- Multidisciplinary approach to provide comprehensive care
Shift & Schedule
- Flexible scheduling
Responsibilities
- Oversee the delivery of comprehensive hematology and oncology services, including outpatient and inpatient care, infusion services, and consultative services
- Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to the Hematology/Oncology team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment
- Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care with an emphasis on health maintenance, disease prevention, patient education, and the management of hematologic and oncologic disorders
- Promote shared decision-making with veterans and their families to achieve optimal health outcomes
- Implement and oversee policies and procedures to ensure high standards of care within the Hematology/Oncology Section
- Manage the operational aspects of the section, including staffing, budget, and resource allocation
- Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives and projects
- Utilize various quality measurement tools to monitor and improve clinical performance and patient outcomes
- Support and contribute to the educational mission by mentoring and providing guidance to residents, fellows, and medical students
- Encourage and engage in research activities to advance the field of hematology and oncology
- Collaborate with other healthcare providers to develop individualized treatment plans for veterans
- Coordinate care involving specialty services and ensure comprehensive healthcare delivery
- Utilize the VA's electronic medical record system for documentation, ordering of tests, and communication with patients and healthcare team members
Compensation
- $325,000 to $365,000 annually
- Additional performance-based incentives
- Attractive recruitment incentive
- Annual Cost of Living Increase
Benefits
- Comprehensive coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, beginning on the first day of employment
- Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) featuring a pension plan, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with employer matching up to 5%, and Social Security benefits
- 26 days of annual leave
- 13 days of sick leave
- 11 federal holidays per year
- Up to 5 days for authorized absence to attend CME training
- Coverage through the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI)
- Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
- Reimbursement available for CME expenses
Section Chief, Hematology/Oncology in Fresno at Veterans Health Administration
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This position is listed as full time and onsite. It was posted 3 days ago.