Physician (Chief of Otolaryngology)

Veterans Health Administration; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Albuquerque, NM seeks a physician specializing in ENT to diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of ENT conditions. The role includes teaching residents and holding a faculty appointment with academic affiliates, with involvement in staff performance evaluations.

Responsibilities include independent clinical judgment in ENT care, coordinating patient care with other providers, and directing ENT residents and mid-levels.

Qualifications

• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or equivalent resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine.
• For foreign medical graduates, ECFMG eligibility requirements.
• Credential acceptance determined by LCME/COCA accreditation and related processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary ENT care including diagnosing, treating, and managing ENT diseases.
• Participate in resident training and hold a faculty appointment with academic affiliates.
• Assist in staff evaluations and performance reviews as assigned by the Chief of Surgical Service.
• Direct work for ENT residents and mid-levels and coordinate patient care within the facility.

Education

Doctor of Medicine

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Requirements & Education

Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.

Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.

NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.

The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $300000 - $400000/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.