Fee Basis Physician- Radiation Oncology

Summary Fee for Service Physician handles consults and referrals from VISN Medical Centers and outpatient clinics. Incumbent is responsible for all functions which fall under the scope of care of Radiation Oncology, including clinical and administrative management, either directly or through delegated authority, direct clinical and administrative oversight for mid-level practitioners, physics, dosimetry, radiation therapists and other clinical staff as assigned. Responsibilities VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Incumbent is responsible for all functions which fall under the scope of care of Radiation Oncology. These include clinical and administrative management, either directly or through delegated authority. The Staff Radiation Oncologist shall be proficient in all aspects of Radiation Oncology, specifically should possess the expertise and competency to perform the following: Initial Patient evaluation Patient simulation, radiation treatment plan and prescription Patient management during treatment Follow up care post treatment Consultation with other services Provide emergency care 24 hours a day 365 days a year Research initiatives Resident supervision/education Fee Basis Rates: Fee Basis Rate Task/Service/Procedure Code - Description $157 Radiation Therapy Planning, Complex $394 Radiotherapy Dose Planning, IMRT $178 Radiation Treatment Management (On Treatment Visit) $597 SBRT Management (On Treatment Visit) $395 SRS Treatment Management (On Treatment Visit) $154 New Patient Consult, 45-59 minutes $203 New Patient Consult, 60 minutes + $84 Follow-Up, 20-29 minutes $118 Follow-Up, 30-39 minutes $166 Follow-Up, 40 minutes + $42 IMRT Patient Treated $200 SBRT Patient Treated $77 CT Simulation Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the

Created: 2026-01-29