Chief of Otolaryngology (ENT) Physician

Quick Facts

• Role: Chief of Otolaryngology (ENT) Physician

Description

This full-time leadership position provides primary ENT care to veterans, including diagnosing, treating, and managing all ENT diseases and injuries. The Chief of ENT exercises independent clinical judgment, directs work for ENT residents and mid-level clinicians, and participates in resident training with the possibility of a faculty appointment. The role also includes quality-of-care oversight and appropriate credentialing/privileging processes under Medical Staff By laws.

Responsibilities

• Assure a high degree of quality patient care
• Independently diagnose and plan treatment for complex ENT conditions with frequent changes in objectives
• Refer patients with multiple health problems to appropriate providers within the facility and VISN
• Consult with physicians and others for emergent/traumatic conditions and ENT manifestations of systemic disease
• Use general clinical privileges: order diagnostic tests, prescribe medications/formulary items, hospitalize and discharge patients as appropriate
• Direct work for ENT residents and mid-levels

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases
• Paid time off: 50–55 days/year (annual leave, sick leave, Federal holidays; possible CME absence)
• Retirement: traditional federal pension and federal 401K with potential up to 5% VA contribution
• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care options (some carry into retirement)
• CME: possible $1,000/year reimbursement (with full-time and board certification)
• Malpractice: free liability protection with tail coverage
• No physician employment contract; no significant restriction on moonlighting

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (or VA exception if unable to recruit qualified citizens)
• Current, full, unrestricted medical license
• MD or DO degree from an approved institution (or applicable foreign medical graduate credentials via ECFMG eligibility)
• Completion of accredited residency training leading to board certification eligibility (per VA pathways/exceptions)
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Eligible for board certification for faculty/academic appointment (when required)
• Background/security investigation and ability to pass pre-employment physical
• Seasonal influenza vaccination participation
• Selective Service registration for eligible male candidates
• Successful completion of online onboarding and pre-employment requirements