Physician – Hematologist / Oncologist

Gulf Coast VA Healthcare System (GCVHS) in Biloxi, Mississippi is seeking a full-time Oncology Physician. The Mississippi Gulf Coast is a great place to live and work! You’ll find picturesque, white-sand beaches lining the Gulf of Mexico, exciting, fun-filled outdoor activities include boating, fishing and championship golf courses, taste-tantalizing cuisine, plentiful shopping, and must-see cultural attractions. Mississippi’s Gulf Coast also features unlimited stakes gaming, top-name entertainment, and spectacular stage shows you won’t want to miss. With a unique combination of attractions that will please everyone, Mississippi’s Gulf Coast is undoubtedly “the” place to live and work! Candidates must be highly motivated, team-oriented, and committed to the care and exceptional health of our veterans. The Biloxi Veteran Medical Center is fully dedicated to providing top-quality medical care by serving and honoring America’s Veterans.

We offer:·

Competitive Salaries·

Predictable work schedules and a focus on quality rather than volume·

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance·

Malpractice: Liability protection with tail coverage provided·

26 days paid vacation; 13 days paid sick time per year w/unlimited carry over; 11 paid holidays.·

Federal Retirement Plan·

Separate 401K with partial agency match ·

Recruitment and Relocation Incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

PRIMARY DUTIES OF THE POSITION MAY INCLUDE:

Manage complex medical hematology and medical oncology care for Veterans.

Provide patient screening and management of hematologic/oncologic diseases per National and VA guidelines.

Maintain the timely entry and use of the electronic medical record system for workload capture, and for review of current and future medical care needs.

Provide for education and supervision of trainees/Fellows.

Work in collaboration with other Interdisciplinary team members to ensure the safety and quality of Veteran care.

Responsible for all performance metrics related to quality of patient care.

Demonstrate positive customer service and respect in all aspects of patient care.

Collaborate with other providers and participate in quality improvement, quality assurance, continuous survey readiness, and work groups.

Maintain licensures and certifications requisite for credentials and privileges at the OKC VAHCS.

Demonstrate ethical and professional behavioral standards per Medical Staff Bylaws.

Ensure that work relationships are compliant with written and stated professional VA policies.

Demonstrate willingness to participate in an independent research program according to the needs of the Service Line.

Demonstrate initiative to gain a University Faculty appointment if teaching of Fellows requires such.

Foster courteous and respectful treatment of patients of varied cultures, backgrounds, ages and customs.

Put your skills and education into caring for our nation’s heroes, This is not just a career, it is a calling.