Hematologist Oncologist

Hematology/Oncology Service Physicians report to the Medical Specialty Chief, reporting to the Chief of Staff (COS) for the El Paso VA Health Care System. The specialty physician is responsible for maintaining professional and technical competencies and skill to deliver effective, timely and high-quality care to patients seen within the El Paso VA HCS.

General Description of Duties

Evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and management of adult and geriatric patients with medical problems according to standard, customary, and usual methods, and techniques.

Specialty Physician Duties

1. Patient Care – Addresses medical problems, practices within scope of privileges, arrives for Procedure/Clinic on time, and physically attends outpatient clinics.

2. Medical/Clinical Knowledge – Maintains board certification, meets CME requirements, and participates in resident/student training. Physicians are required to be board certified.

3. Practice Based Learning & Improvement – Participates in work groups, committees, or departmental learning activities, and remains abreast of medical advances in his/her area of expertise and incorporates this information to deliver care that meets contemporary standards of care.

4. Interpersonal & Communication Skills – Electronic medical record entries are appropriate in tone and content. Provides appropriate consultative evaluation, treatment, and/or follow-up recommendations.

5. Professionalism – Participates in peer reviews/committees, and absence of validated disruptive or unprofessional Behavior.

6. Systems-Based Practice – Complies with safety, security, and privacy policies, arranges proper clinical coverage during planned absences and complies with hand-off communication policy.