Join Our Mission: Otolaryngologist Needed to Serve Central Texas Veterans!

Department of Veterans Affairs; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PTO & holidays

Federal retirement benefits

Health insurance

CME reimbursement

Malpractice protection

Moonlighting flexibility

Job summary

Department of Veterans Affairs in Central Texas seeks an Otolaryngologist to deliver patient-centered ENT care to Veterans and to support clinical operations. The role may include Acting Section Chief duties and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to improve access, safety, and quality.

The position emphasizes compassionate care, clinical excellence, and ongoing professional development within a mission-driven VA system serving veterans in Temple, Waco, and Austin communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, effective, and evidence-based care.
• Apply current medical and clinical knowledge to diagnosis and treatment.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and support continuous quality improvement.
• Build professional relationships with Veterans, families, and healthcare team members.
• Promote professionalism, ethical practice, diversity, and ongoing professional development.
• Participate in patient safety, care coordination, and systems-based practice initiatives.
• Support the education, mentoring, and supervision of trainees, as appropriate.

Job description

Join Our Mission: Otolaryngologist Needed to Serve Central Texas Veterans!

The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System is seeking a dedicated Otolaryngologist to join our mission-driven team and provide high-quality, patient-centered care to Veterans. The physician will provide comprehensive clinical care while supporting administrative and clinical operations. Responsibilities may include serving as Acting Section Chief, providing leadership and communication across the service, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to promote access, safety, and quality improvement.

Position Highlights

• Provide compassionate, effective, and evidence-based care.

• Apply current medical and clinical knowledge to diagnosis and treatment.

• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and support continuous quality improvement.

• Build professional relationships with Veterans, families, and healthcare team members.

• Promote professionalism, ethical practice, diversity, and ongoing professional development.

• Participate in patient safety, care coordination, and systems-based practice initiatives.

• Support the education, mentoring, and supervision of trainees, as appropriate.

VHA Physician Total Rewards

• Competitive salary with potential annual performance pay and regular increases Salary Range: $350,000-$400,000, Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay)

• Approximately 50-55 days of paid time off annually, including annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and possible CME absence

• Federal retirement benefits, including a traditional pension and Thrift Savings Plan with up to 5% VA contributions

• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care insurance options

• Acceptance of one full and unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state or territory

• Possible CME reimbursement for eligible full-time, board-certified physicians

• Federal malpractice protection, including tail coverage

• No traditional physician employment contract and minimal restrictions on moonlighting, subject to VA policy and approval

Central Texas offers a welcoming blend of affordability, natural beauty, and convenient access to major metropolitan areas. The region includes communities such as Temple, Waco, and Austin, providing diverse housing, dining, cultural, and recreational opportunities. Residents enjoy scenic parks, lakes, trails, family-friendly neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community-all within easy reach of the amenities of larger cities.

Join us in providing exceptional care to the Veterans of Central Texas.