Fee Basis Physician

Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaPosted 3mo agoattending physician
Radiation Oncologyno set work schedule; services rendered as needed and agreed with facility · emergency care 24 hours a day 365 days a year as required

Overview

Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Schedule
No set work schedule; services rendered as needed and agreed with facility · Emergency care 24 hours a day 365 days a year as required
Practice
VA Medical Center

Role summary

This position is a fee basis Radiation Oncologist role at a large VA Medical Center with no set schedule, requiring clinical and administrative management and emergency coverage as needed. Compensation is fee basis with an annual salary cap of $400,000 and no employment contract.

What the posting highlights

  • Patient population: Veterans
  • Research or clinical-trial participation is noted
  • APP collaboration or supervision is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Posted pay$400k
Physician-reported total comp$583k–$625k · $585k median
$373kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$652k

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Compensation

Compensation model
Fee basis per task OR service
Next steps

Employer

Veterans Health Administration

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EHR
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Source
Government source
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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
VA Medical Center
Facility type
VA Medical Center
Patient population
Veterans
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Pennsylvania
Physician
Transparent pay
Not measured
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Work-life
VA Medical Center

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Questions to ask the employer

  • Is $400,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
no set work schedule; services rendered as needed and agreed with facility
Call burden
emergency care 24 hours a day 365 days a year as required
Admin burden
clinical and administrative management including oversight of mid-level practitioners and clinical staff
Research
Yes
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Government source
First seen
2 mo ago
Last verified
today
Extraction confidence
90%

Full description

The Pittsburgh VA is seeking a Fee Basis Radiation Oncologist. Note: The utilization of Fee Basis appointments is centered on the service needs rather than a specified tour of duty. A. General Description: The Radiation Oncology Service is a part of a large, complex, VA Medical Center with consults and referrals from VISN Medical Centers and outpatient clinics. B. Functions: Responsible for all functions which fall under the scope of care of Radiation Oncology Service (ROS). These include clinical and administrative management, either directly or through delegated authority of 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- as required by the service line Research initiatives Required knowledge Base: 3D External Planning Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) Computerized treatment planning systems (TPS) CT scan planning Electronic portal imaging device (EPID) On Board Imaging (OBI) Electron treatment Additional valuable knowledge base: Knowledge of Varian/Eclipse TPS Knowledge of RapidArc TPS Experience in IMRT treatment of head and neck malignancies Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) Superficial treatment Total Body Irradiation Brachytherapy Works with and is supported by Radiation Oncology Service leadership. Provides direct clinical and administrative oversight for mid-level practitioners, physics, dosimetry, radiation therapists and other clinical staff as assigned. Responsible for providing services in an efficient, high-quality, cost effective manner within budget allocation. Works directly with Chief, Radiation Oncology Service to assist in ensuring adequate and appropriate staffing. Pay: Based on approved pay rates per task or service. Fee basis annual salary limitation is $400,000 in a calendar year. Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: There is no set work schedule. Services are rendered as needed and agreed with the facility. 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification 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 "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Must be a Board Certified or Board Eligible Radiation Oncologist. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other 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. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.