Physician-Hematologist/Oncologist

Exciting Opportunity for a Hematologist/Oncologist Physician Offering Work-Life Balance in a Vibrant City!

Location: Houston, TX - A wonderful place to both live and work. Known for its significant contributions to space exploration, Houston is home to NASA. The city boasts a rich and diverse culture, evident in its culinary offerings, museums, and parks. Houston is also recognized as an entertainment hotspot, featuring events such as rodeos, live music, and sporting events. Just a short drive away, Galveston offers beautiful beaches, scenic trails, and excellent fishing spots.

Rest assured that you and your family will receive exceptional care!

Our Organization operates the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, a teaching hospital that delivers a comprehensive range of services, equipped with cutting-edge technology, education, and research facilities. The medical center is situated on a 119-acre campus with 350 acute care beds and provides healthcare services across 12 locations in southeast Texas.

Work Schedule: To be determined during the interview process.

• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be available.
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Approval, award amounts (up to $200,000), and eligibility periods (one to five years) are assessed by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office following a review of the EDRP application. Previous EDRP participants are not eligible to apply.
• EDRP Authorized: Previous EDRP participants are ineligible for this incentive. For inquiries or assistance, please reach out to the EDRP Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Conducting clinical assessments, including patient history, physical examinations, and appropriate diagnostic evaluations, followed by timely treatment implementation.
• Diagnosing and managing hematologic and oncologic emergencies.
• Participating in rounds with residents and fellows on the inpatient service, rotating with other physician team members.
• Providing coverage on weekends and holidays in rotation with fellow physicians.
• Demonstrating competence in the following procedures:
• Diagnosing and managing malignant hematology, benign hematology, and solid tumor oncologic diseases.
• Identifying and managing side effects related to cancer treatments and hematologic conditions.
• Advising and counseling patients with new diagnoses of malignancies or benign hematologic conditions.
• Teaching clinical fellows and residents in an outpatient clinic environment.
• Performing bone marrow biopsies and analyzing peripheral smears as necessary.
• Ordering diagnostic studies and interpreting laboratory tests, EKGs, and radiological tests (e.g., chest x-ray, CT scan, MRI, PET scan).
• Providing initial and follow-up outpatient care for patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions.
• Prescribing chemotherapy and other medications within the defined scope of practice.
• Counseling patients on cancer screening, genetic testing, and prevention strategies.
• Responding promptly to consultation requests.
• Offering education and counseling to patients and their families regarding hematologic or oncologic issues.
• Supervising advanced practice practitioners (nurse practitioners, physician assistants) and mentoring students, residents, and fellows in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Maintaining communication with referring providers and other specialties (surgery, radiation oncology, transplant, etc.) for patients requiring multidisciplinary care.
• Participating in multidisciplinary tumor boards.
• Completing electronic consultations (e-consults) for hematologic and oncologic conditions.