Oncology Physician

• General Oncology Physician
• VA Western New York Healthcare System – Buffalo, New York
• This Position Is Contingent Upon Contract Award

Position Details

• Customer: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Western New York Healthcare System.
• Work Location: Buffalo VA Medical Center, Oncology/Hematology Department, 3495 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215.
• Staffing Requirement: 1.67 FTE total coverage, consisting of 0.60 FTE standard clinic coverage and 1.07 FTE on-call coverage. The contract requires a minimum of two proposed key-personnel physicians.
• Type of Employment: Part-time or variable schedule, based on the final staffing and on-call assignment plan.
• Estimated Total Compensation: $199.11 per hour, based on the included Buffalo-area market research. Final compensation may vary based on credentials, experience, assigned coverage, contract award, and the compensation structure for on-call availability.
• Standard Working Hours: Three assigned days per week, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, totaling 24 hours per week.
• On-Call Schedule: Seventeen assigned weeks per calendar year, covering hours outside Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The physician must respond by telephone within 15 minutes and be available on-site within 60 minutes.
• Work Arrangement: On-site clinical services at the Buffalo VA Medical Center. Telephone consultation is permitted while on call, but routine telework is not authorized and timely on-site response is required.
• Period of Performance: Anticipated January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027, followed by four one-year option periods through December 31, 2031, subject to contract award and option exercise.
• Security and Access: No classified clearance is specified. Employment is contingent upon successful VA credentialing, privileging, background, privacy, information-security, occupational-health, onboarding, and facility-access requirements.
• Travel: No routine travel is anticipated; services are performed at the Buffalo VA Medical Center.

Summary of Services

The Board-Certified General Oncology Physician will provide expert inpatient and outpatient oncology consultation and treatment to eligible Veterans at the Buffalo VA Medical Center. The physician will evaluate and prioritize consults, diagnose and treat oncology conditions, coordinate multidisciplinary care, provide assigned on-call coverage, complete required clinical documentation, and participate in quality, safety, peer-review, and professional-practice activities.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Medical degree and a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth or the District of Columbia.
• Current board certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Medical Oncology.
• Current Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification, or approved equivalent credentials.
• Current National Provider Identifier and active DEA registration appropriate to the assigned duties.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required VA credentialing and clinical privileges before providing services.
• Must maintain all required continuing medical education, professional certifications, licenses, and annual VA training throughout performance.
• Must be technically proficient in general oncology services and able to speak, understand, read, and write English fluently.
• Must satisfy all required background, exclusion-screening, occupational-health, privacy, information-security, and facility-access requirements.
• Must maintain professional liability insurance and other documentation required by Fidelity Partners, the prime contractor, and the Government/client.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide expert inpatient and outpatient oncology consultation, evaluation, and treatment within the physician's approved scope of practice and privileges.
• Evaluate, triage, and prioritize oncology consults from Primary Care and other clinical services.
• Obtain and document medical histories, perform physical examinations, order and interpret appropriate laboratory and diagnostic testing, establish diagnoses, and develop treatment plans.
• Plan and prescribe appropriate oncology treatment and medication therapy in accordance with VA policy, accepted clinical standards, and approved privileges.
• Coordinate medical management and continuity of care with Primary Care providers, specialists, nursing staff, pharmacists, and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Provide assigned oncology on-call coverage, remain available for telephone consultation within 15 minutes, and report on-site within 60 minutes when required.
• Provide discharge education, follow-up instructions, and timely communication of test results consistent with VA requirements.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in the VA electronic health record and safeguard all patient, medical, privacy, and Government information.
• Participate in Oncology/Hematology conferences, tumor boards, staff meetings, quality-improvement activities, peer review, and other required clinical or administrative meetings.
• Complete Focused Professional Practice Evaluations, Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations, and other credentialing, privileging, and quality-assurance activities as required.
• Follow all patient-safety, infection-control, medication-management, incident-reporting, privacy, information-security, and professional-conduct requirements.
• Promptly document and report patient-safety events, medication errors, injuries, complications, and other reportable incidents in accordance with VA procedures.
• Maintain punctual attendance for scheduled clinics and accurately record all time and services performed.
• Duties and responsibilities are subject to change if work schedules, locations, and/or priorities change based on Government or program needs.

Required Candidate Submission Documents

• Current curriculum vitae.
• Completed Titan-Auxo candidate cover page.
• Signed Letter of Intent confirming interest in the position if the contract is awarded.
• Copy of the current, full, and unrestricted physician license.
• Evidence of current American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology board certification.
• Copies of current BLS and ACLS credentials, or approved equivalents.
• National Provider Identifier and active DEA registration documentation.
• Current medical liability insurance information, including expiration date.
• Completed key-personnel roster information and any available credentialing, privileging, background-check, exclusion-search, occupational-health, security, or onboarding documents requested by Fidelity Partners, the prime contractor, or the Government/client.

About Us

Fidelity Partners is an Inc. 5000 USA company that provides medical, technical, logistical, and administrative services to the federal government and commercial clients across the country. Fidelity offers competitive salaries and benefits packages.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to learn more about us at fidelitypartners.org, call us at (210) 822-4005, or visit our careers page to join our team.

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