Hematology/Oncology Section Chief

Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital, Medicine Service Line (MSL)Hines, ILEdward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital, located 12 miles west of downtown Chicago offers primary, extended and specialty care to Veteran patients in the Chicago area. We are the largest VA in the state of Illinois, where more than a million Veterans reside. The hospital treats more than 44,000 veterans from World War II through the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Edward Hines Jr. VA is a level 1A facility with consults and referrals from VISN Medical Centers and outpatient clinics.The Tier 2, Supervising Hematology/Oncology (HemOnc) Section Chief oversees administrative functions; the residency/fellowship program; evaluation and implementation of new technologies as related to Hematology/Oncology, and oversees the quality improvement program. The Section Chief plays an integral role in identifying and addressing any deficiencies or areas of improvement while implementing corrective actions/procedures.Clinical oversight responsibilities involve identifying patients who present to the clinic that may be subtle or exhibit overlapping symptoms due to more complex diagnoses. Additional responsibilities include facilitating patient access to continuing medical care by appropriate referrals to other healthcare providers; diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with hematologic or oncologic diseases according to acceptable methods and techniques; directing the care of Hematology/Oncology patients to include oversight of medical extenders, and other paraprofessional and administrative personnel when necessary. The Section Chief will perform chart reviews and coordinate Hospitalists regarding patient care issues; document patient care data in electronic medical records such as: history and physical exams, daily progress notes for inpatients, encounters for outpatients, consult notes and entering both new and renewal prescriptions; recommend improvement of work methods, organizational features, and the restructuring of positions to support the Hematology/Oncology services and quality patient care.The HemOnc Section Chief reports to MSL Chief of Medicine; directs the patient care within the unit; ensures appropriate coverage for patients and provides specific performance guidelines for physician, physician assistant, and nurse practitioners. He/she monitors staff, ensuring all paperwork, education, training for providers is being met; oversees future recruitment; provides clinical care and planning in an interdisciplinary approach in collaboration with the Chief and Assistant Chief of MSL and other health care professionals.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/Hematology-Oncology Fellowship Training: Physicians must have completed residency/fellowship training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.The Hematologist/Oncologist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to the patients serviced by the Hematology/Oncology Section.The individual must demonstrate knowledge of diseases along the spectrum of hematologic and oncologic disorders and possess the ability to provide care based upon physical, psycho/social cultural, safety and other age-related factors as noted in the competencies described in the department and/or unit specific policies and procedures.Proficiency in spoken and written English.Must be Board Certified.PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Clinical/Translational/Basic Science research, statistical and decision support experience preferred.A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.Interested applicants should submit a CV and the names of three references to Teratineka Thomas, Physician & Provider Recruiter, Human Resources Department, at: Teratineka.Thomas@va.govAbout the Employer

Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital, located 12 miles west of downtown Chicago offers primary, extended and specialty care to Veteran patients in the Chicago area. We are the largest VA in the state of Illinois, where more than a million Veterans reside. The hospital treats more than 44,000 veterans from World War II through the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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