Physician / Pediatrics / New Mexico / Permanent / Physician - Hematology/Oncology Job
Your Open Invitation to the Land of Enchantment is here The Community - Albuquerque, New Mexico Immerse yourself in Albuquerque's painted skies, abundant space, and more than 310 days of sunshine, which make it possible to ski the slopes of Sandia Mountains and play a round at one of their award-winning golf courses, all in the same day. Come and experience Albuquerque viewing your own world in a whole new light. At the heart of New Mexico beats the pulse of a vibrant city. In Albuquerque, diverse cultures, and authentic and dynamic traditions have helped shape the centuries-old story. No matter your interests, the city has countless opportunities for you to explore. Sample traditional New Mexican cuisine that takes mere minutes to make and hundreds of years to prepare, experience world-class museums, stroll along Central Avenue under the vintage neon glow of Route 66 or soar high above the city in the hot air ballooning capital of the world - a sight sure to change your perspective. Explore the city here! About the Facility - Albuquerque VAMC The Albuquerque Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) is a Level 1 tertiary referral center with a 24-hour Emergency Room located in the heart of the Land of Enchantment. The medical center is authorized to operate 310 beds, which include 184 acute hospital beds (including a 26-bed Spinal Cord Injury Center), 90 residential rehabilitation treatment program beds (including a 26-bed Psychosocial Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program PRRTP , a 24-bed Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program SARRTP , a 40-bed Domiciliary RRTP), and a 36-bed Nursing Home Care Unit. The NMVAHCS is a proud member of the Veterans Integrated Service Network. Facility Address: 1501 San Pedro Dr. SE, Albuquerque NM 87108 Hem/Onc Physician - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to) The Hematology/Oncology Physician shall be responsible for providing Hematology/Oncology care, including, but not limited to: Diagnosis, evaluation, and management of various disease conditions related to Hematological and Oncological diseases or coagulopathies. Performance of clinical procedures such as bone marrow biopsies with microscopic evaluation, prescription of chemotherapy and other cancer agents, and other duties as assigned, within the latest standards of evidence-based practice. Provide consultative services at the patient's bedside if the patient is not ambulatory and, in the clinic, setting if the patient is able to report to the outpatient clinic. Be on-call to evaluate and treat Hematologist/Oncologist consults, clinic, and chemotherapy patients. Extensive inpatient and outpatient teaching of medical students and medical residents is required. Provide inpatient and outpatient teaching of medical students and medical residents required. Provide discharge education and follow-up instructions that are coordinated with the next care setting for all Hematology/Oncology clinical patients. QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS Must be board certified OR board eligible by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in Hematology/Oncology. Must have current license to practice medicine in any state, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia. Must have current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as certified by the American Heart Association (AHA). KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market. KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
