Physician-Hematologist/OncologistUS Department of Veterans Affairs • Houston, Texas, United States
Physician-Hematologist/Oncologist
US Department of Veterans Affairs
- Houston, Texas, United States
- Houston, Texas, United States
À propos
Ability to perform clinical assessments including history and physical, appropriate diagnostic evaluation, and timely implementation of treatment Diagnosis and management of hematologic and oncologic emergencies Rounding with residents and fellows on the inpatient service as assigned in rotation with other physician team members Covering weekends and holidays in rotation with other physician team members Physicians must be competent to perform the following procedures:
Diagnosis and management of malignant hematology, benign hematology, and solid tumor oncologic diseases Identification and management of side effects of cancer treatments and hematologic conditions Counsel and advise patients with new diagnosis of malignancy or benign hematologic condition Teach clinical fellows and residents in the outpatient clinic setting Perform bone marrow biopsies as needed and peripheral smear analysis
Order diagnostic studies and interpret laboratory tests, EKG, and radiology diagnostic tests (e.g. chest x-ray, CT scan, MRI, PET scan) Perform outpatient initial and follow up continuity of care for patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions Prescribe chemotherapy and other medications within defined scope of practice Counsel patients on cancer screening, genetic testing, and cancer prevention Responds to consultation requests in a timely manner Provides education and counseling for patients and families for their hematologic or oncologic Overseeing advance practice practitioners (nurse practitioner, physician assistant), and teaching students, residents and fellows rotating on inpatient and outpatient services Maintain communication with referring providers and other specialties (surgery, radiation oncology, transplant, etc...) for patients who require multidisciplinary care Participate in multi-disciplinary tumor boards Ability to complete electronic consultations (e-consults) for hematologic and oncologic conditions
Work Schedule: To be discussed during the interview
Compétences linguistiques
- English
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