Physician (Otolaryngology)

Is responsible for providing primary ENT care to veterans. This includes, but is not limited to, diagnosing, treating and managing all ENT diseases/injuries. Will participate in resident training and will hold a faculty appointment with our academic affiliates. Input on staff effectiveness and individual Performance Evaluations will be obtained by the Chief of Surgical Service.

This is an open continuous announcement. Certificate of Eligibles will be sent to the selecting official on an as needed basis VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) 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 1. Assures that a high degree of quality patient care is always provided. 2. Independently exercise creativity in solving problems without direct supervisory guidance to meet the varying needs of patients while under care in the ENT Clinic. 3. Exercises independent professional judgment in diagnosing the full range of complex ENT conditions as well as planning and executing the necessary treatment programs to meet complex and frequent changes in treatment objectives. 4. Refers, when indicated, patients with multiple health problems to other providers within the facility and the VISN. Consults with physicians and others, when requested, to augment the care of their patients as it relates to emergent and traumatic conditions as well as ENT manifestations of systemic conditions. 5. Utilizes the general clinical privileges which include: ordering diagnostic tests as appropriate, writing prescriptions for medications or other items on the hospital formulary, hospitalized patients within the VISN as appropriate and discharge patients from outpatient care if it is determined that care is no longer required. 6. Assumes responsibilities for directing work for the ENT residents and mid-levels. Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday 0700-1530 with variances and on call duties.

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 evaluation. 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.