Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. 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 ineligible

Duties

• The staff Hematologist/Oncologist Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for - but not limited to the following duties: Provide expert consultation and treatment to patients in the outpatient Hematology/Oncology clinic
• as well as provide feedback and consultation with the other services within the Hudson Valley Health Care System
• The Nurse Practitioner will evaluate - triage - and prioritize requests from Primary Care providers and others for outpatient hematology/oncology subspecialty consultations
• They will obtain medical histories - conduct physical examinations - order and evaluate appropriate laboratory testing - and plan and prescribe treatment for patients
• The Hematologist/Oncologist will coordinate medical management and care with Primary Care providers and other medical personnel in a multidisciplinary health care delivery system
• The Hematologist/Oncologist will perform administrative tasks as assigned - such as peer reviews and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPE)
• Provide Hematology/Oncology on-call services as assigned
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday
• 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM - Tour will be discussed during interview process.VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Approved Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Approved EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact - the EDRP Coordinator 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 VAI nsurance: 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