Physician Otolaryngologist

Department of Veterans Affairs; United States; On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Head and Neck Surgeon dedicated to providing quality care to Veterans. This role involves evaluating and treating conditions of the ear, nose, and throat, while mentoring medical personnel. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications, including a medical license and board certification. Responsibilities include patient care, emergency services, and ensuring compliance with health standards. Join us to make a difference in the lives of Veterans.

Qualifications

• State Otolaryngologic Doctor of Medicine from an approved institution.
• Graduate of an ACGME-accredited otolaryngology residency program.
• Current medical license and board certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, treat patients with head and neck disorders.
• Provide consultations and follow-up care.
• Comply with VHA policies and protocols.

Skills

Otolaryngology expertise

Patient management

Surgical skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Otolaryngologic Medicine

ACGME-accredited otolaryngology residency

Board Certification by the American Board of Otolaryngologic Surgery

Job description

Experience Great Work-Life Balance at Veterans Affairs!

Join our team of AMAZING surgeons.

Martinsburg VA Medical Center seeks a Head and Neck Surgeon who is committed to quality care for our Veterans.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, admit, treat and manage patients' diseases, disorders, and injuries of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck, including conditions involving the ears, facial skeleton, upper respiratory tract, and upper alimentary system.
• Provide non-operative care consistent with approved clinical privileges.
• Perform inpatient and outpatient consultations and follow-up care for patients referred by other clinical services and affiliated outpatient clinics.
• Provide emergency and on-call Otolaryngology services as assigned, consistent with granted privileges.
• Order, interpret, and act upon diagnostic studies and implement treatment plans consistent with VHA standards of care.

Education and Training

• Educates and mentors medical students, interns, residents, technicians and other physicians.
• Participates in surgical staffing briefings and contributes to continuous learning within the service.

Documentation and Compliance

• Timely documentation of all clinical encounters, procedures and consultations in the electronic health record in accordance with VHA Health Information Management requirements.
• Complies with all VHA, VISN and facility policies, including patient safety, infection control, prevention, quality management, and risk management requirements.

Professional and Administrative Responsibilities

• Participate in quality assurance, peer review, FPPE/OPPE, performance improvement activities, and Medical Staff functions as required
• Participate in interdisciplinary care coordination and collaboration with other services to ensure continuity of care.
• Perform administrative and other duties as assigned by the Chief of Surgical Service consistent with a professional role and privileges.
• Maintain current licensure, board certification, credentialing, privileging and completion of all mandatory training.

Qualification Requirements

• State Otolaryngologic Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Otolaryngologic Medicine from an approved institution.
• Graduate of an ACGME-accredited otolaryngology residency program.
• Board Certification by the American Board of Otolaryngologic Surgery
• Full, current, unrestricted medical license in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Meets all Customer Service, Computer Security and demonstrates knowledge of age-specific care, development and cultural needs of patients.