-Hematology/Oncology Physician (Contract VA Facility)

Position: - Hematology/Oncology Physician (Contract VA Facility)
Location: - VA Central California Health Care System, Fresno, CA, 2615 E. Clinton Ave. Fresno CA 93703
Duration: -Long term

Job Description:

• The Hematology/Oncology Physician provides full-time outpatient and limited inpatient hematology/oncology clinical services at a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facility. This is a contract-based, on-site clinical role (1.0 FTE) requiring adherence to federal healthcare standards, VA policies, and strict regulatory compliance.
• The physician will deliver comprehensive patient care in alignment with VA, Joint Commission (TJC), and nationally recognized hematology/oncology standards.

Employment Type

• Contract (Service-based / Vendor-supported position)
• Full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE)
• On-site only
• Monday Friday schedule
• No on-call or after-hours responsibilities

Work Schedule

• Standard hours: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 4:30/5:00 PM
• Annual workload: approximately 1,992 clinical hours
• Required daily presence in clinic during operating hours

Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care

• Provide comprehensive hematology and oncology evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment
• Manage outpatient hematology/oncology clinics
• Provide inpatient consultations when required
• Participate in admission, treatment planning, and discharge coordination
• Conduct end-of-life care discussions and advanced care planning
• Coordinate care with primary care and specialty providers

Patient Management

• Ensure timely evaluation and follow-up of VA patients
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning
• Provide perioperative and consultative support when applicable
• Monitor treatment outcomes and adjust care plans as needed

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely medical records in VA electronic health systems
• Ensure compliance with:
  • HIPAA
  • VA Privacy Act (38 U.S.C. regulations)
  • Joint Commission standards
  • VA clinical documentation policies
• Ensure all patient records are properly documented and secured

Clinical Standards

• Delivery care consistent with:
  • American Society of Hematology (ASH) guidelines
  • Joint Commission (TJC) standards
  • American Hospital Association (AHA) standards
  • VA healthcare clinical protocols

Coordination & Communication

• Communicate effectively with VA healthcare teams
• Coordinate care transitions and discharge planning
• Provide updates on patient status and treatment progress
• Report on clinical issues or delays in service delivery to VA representatives

Quality & Performance

• Participate in performance monitoring and quality improvement processes
• Adhere to VA clinic wait time standards
• Support continuous improvement of patient care services
• Participate in morbidity and clinical review discussions when required

Required Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology
• Active and unrestricted medical license (U.S.)
• Experience in inpatient and outpatient hematology/oncology care
• Ability to work in VA or federal healthcare systems preferred

Security & Compliance Requirements

• Must pass federal background investigation (VA suitability screening)
• Must comply with VA Directive 6500 (information security)
• Must complete mandatory VA cybersecurity and privacy training
• Must handle Protected Health Information (PHI) in compliance with HIPAA
• Must use VA-approved secure systems and encryption protocols

Additional Requirements

• Must be physically present on-site during scheduled hours
• Must sign in/out and comply with time tracking requirements
• Must participate in VA credentialing and privileging process
• Must adhere to all VA policies regarding patient care and conduct
• No external billing permitted for VA-covered services

Work Environment

• VA hospital outpatient and inpatient clinical setting
• Multidisciplinary healthcare environment
• High compliance and audit oversight structure

Performance Oversight

• Performance monitored by Contracting Officer Representative (COR)
• Subject to annual CPARS performance evaluation
• Must meet VA clinical productivity and quality standards