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You could be part of an important initiative to provide care for our nations Veterans! The East Orange VA Medical Center in NJ needs a Physician- (Radiation Oncologist) who possess strong leadership qualities, energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who serve our Country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans.
America's Veterans need you!
01/11/2021 to 07/05/2021
$300,000 - $370,000 per year
Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay)
VM 15
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
15
No
Yes
DE-11000868-21-JFV
589065100
VA New Jersey HCS Radiation Oncology Department is a training site for resident Physicians
from the Radiation Oncology Program at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. To
meet our clinical and educational obligations, we require the services of qualified Physician-
(Radiation Oncologist), to support the Radiation Oncology service at the East Orange Campus
of VA NJHCS. The Radiation Oncology Team is made up of highly skilled, caring professionals
including radiation oncologists, nurse practitioners, nurses, health techs, medical physicists,
radiation therapists, dosimetrists, biologists, administrators, social workers, dieticians, nurse
navigators and oncology psychologists.
Scope of service includes but is not limited to:
Clinical Evaluation
The Physician-(Radiation Oncologist) initial evaluation of the patient includes history,
physical examination, review of pertinent diagnostic studies and reports, and communication
with the referring physician and other appropriate physicians involved in the patient's care.
Establishing Treatment Goals
The Physician- (Radiation Oncologist) will define treatment goals (curative, palliative,
adjuvant, pre-op or post op, or to establish local tumor control) as clearly as possible .He/she
will determine need for additional procedures such as placement of fiducial markers or rectal
spacers. He/she will also determine the need for addition of chemotherapy, immunotherapy
or hormonal therapy or a combination of same and the timing of such in conjunction with the
medical oncologist as needed.
Simulation of Treatment
Simulation is the process of establishing and documenting the appropriate volume to be
treated and identifying the normal structures within or adjacent to this volume. During
simulation, The Physician- (Radiation Oncologist) will determine the optimal patient
positioning, and immobilization devices required. The Radiation therapy modality to be used
is also determined since it relates to the scan. EBRT: 3D, IMRT, SBRT, or SRS or electron beam
therapy. Brachytherapy:LDR or HDR.
Treatment Planning
The cognitive process of treatment planning requires the Physician- (Radiation Oncologist) to
have knowledge of the natural history of the tumor to be treated and to determine the tumor
site, its extent, and its relationship with adjacent normal tissues and tissue tolerance. He/she
may use fusion of MR or PET with the planning scan to contour. He/she contours the normal
tissues, organs at risk and target volumes with the dosimetrist. The plan is developed based
on dose/ volume objectives and constraints for the specific cancer type and stage. Gantry and
collimator angles and couch positions are determined at this time as well as need for internal
or external compensation.
Informed Consent
Prior to simulation and treatment, informed consent must be obtained and documented by
the Physician- (Radiation Oncologist), or his/her designee consistent with departmental
standard operating procedure.
Monitoring of Treatment Delivery
Treatment management is an ongoing dynamic process in which the Physician- (Radiation
Oncologist) oversees treatment delivery as well as any potential symptoms or complication
resulting from the patient's disease or from treatment.
Follow-up of Patients after Completion of Treatment
Upon completion of treatment a summary is created. The patient then receives a follow up
appt. consistent with department policy and NCCN guidelines.
Participation in Clinical Trials
The Physician- (Radiation Oncologist) is expected to offer enrollment in clinical trials to all
eligible patients and to participate as a PI or Co-PI on department initiated trials.
Timeliness Requirements
The Physician- (Radiation Oncologist) will follow the requirements outlined in department
standard operating procedures which incorporate standard VA requirements as well as those
standard in the specialty of radiation oncology.
Documentation Requirements
The Physician- (Radiation Oncologist) must apply for access to the VA Intranet system and
demonstrate competence in accessing healthcare system policies and other key documents
archived on the Intranet. Additionally, the Physician- (Radiation Oncologist) must read and
respond to VA e-mail on a daily basis.
Work Schedule: Determined by Chief of Radiation Oncology
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Application: It's highly recommended you submit the Application for Physicians - VA Form 10-2850 alongside with your CV/Resume.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits associated with a VA practice: VHA Physician Brochure.
Annual leave shall accrue for full-time physicians at the rate of eight (8) hours per biweekly pay period.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes (upload C.V. as resume document type):
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 07/05/2021 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11000868.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
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