Physician (Hematology & Oncology Program Manager)

Quick Facts

• Physician leader role supporting adult Hematology & Oncology operations across three VA care sites
• Includes administrative, quality, research, and clinical responsibilities

Description

The Section of Hematology and Oncology seeks a physician leader with training and expertise in adult Hematology and Oncology to assist with overseeing program operations across Salisbury, Charlotte, and Kernersville. The Program Manager supports the Section Chief with management of clinical operations and programs while maintaining primary clinical responsibilities, and leads investigation and new knowledge generation through novel care delivery processes and treatment trials.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Director for Infusion Services and ensure comprehensive oncology and general infusion
• Develop and standardize infusion processes and policies across all three sites
• Work with nursing and administrative teams to oversee infusion
• Supervise oncology navigation core: ensure patient-centered processes, provide required nursing reviews, and assure navigation quality and documentation
• Serve as Acting Chief of Hematology and Oncology when the Section Chief is on approved leave
• Support tasks assigned by ACOS of Medicine and/or the Section Chief
• Lead quality improvement initiatives, research, and general infusion efforts
• In partnership with administrative leadership and section chiefs: map time and resources to meet expected proficiencies in administration, clinical practice, and research
• Oversee outpatient and inpatient consult services in a multispecialty environment
• Assist in leading a team of ~15 provider FTEs plus comprehensive ancillary support
• Supervise trainees and foster high-quality outcomes, continuous improvement, and scholarly activity
• Advance education and research as a clinician-educator-research faculty member with flexible protected time

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (non-citizens only if unable to recruit qualified citizens per VA policy)
• MD (or equivalent) degree from an approved/allied allopathic or osteopathic medical school
• Current full, unrestricted license to practice medicine/surgery in a U.S. state/territory/commonwealth or DC
• Completion of accredited residency training leading to board certification eligibility (or approved alternative pathway)
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Faculty appointment at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, commensurate with experience
• Background/security investigation and successful pre-employment physical evaluation
• Complete required onboarding/testing steps (including urinalysis for testing-designated positions) and comply with seasonal influenza vaccination requirement
• Selective Service registration if applicable (males born after 12/31/1959)

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, possible CME-related absence)
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options
• Possible $1,000/year CME reimbursement (board certification and full-time requirements)
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage provided
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm