Otolaryngology Physician

Otolaryngology Physician at Veterans Health Administration summary:

An Otolaryngology Physician at the Fredericksburg VA HCC provides comprehensive consultation, diagnosis, and surgical treatment for diseases related to the ear, nose, and throat. Responsibilities include conducting inpatient and outpatient examinations, performing major and minor ENT surgeries, prescribing medications, and ordering diagnostic tests. The physician collaborates closely with the surgical team to deliver high-quality patient care within a supportive work environment offering excellent benefits and work-life balance.

The Fredericksburg VA HCC is seeking to hire an ENT Surgeon to join our dynamic team!

The Otolaryngologist will provide consultation and care for our patients in the Department of Surgery. The Otolaryngologist will evaluate and treat patients for any disease that needs ENT surgery and/or treatment to achieve palliation or cure. The Otolaryngologist will screen outpatients and inpatients to determine need for further care. Performs initial histories and physical examinations on inpatients and outpatients, as well as major and minor surgical procedures. The Otolaryngologist will prescribe medications, order diagnostic studies such as lab tests, x-rays, electrocardiograms (EKGs) and CT scans. Each member of the Surgery Department functions as a cooperative and collegial team member with the entire medical center staff.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30pm

NO CALL / NO WEEKENDS

We offer:

• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for a highly qualified candidate.
• The VA offers Physicians and all employees industry leading full benefits and features package to support high quality professional practice & favorable work-life-family balance.
• Paid Time Off in the form of 26 Days paid annual leave, 13 Days paid sick leave per year, 11 Federal holidays with pay, and 5-Day paid absence to attend approved CME
• Insurance to include Health-Dental-Vision care insurance programs to choose from with premiums partially paid by VA; Flexible Spending Accounts; Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government; and Long-term care insurance available as an option
• Federal Retirement Plans thru the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) - A three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits; 2) FERS-FRAE basic benefits (pension); and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan, with up to five percent government matching.

Keywords:

otolaryngology, ENT surgeon, ear nose throat, surgical treatment, patient consultation, diagnostic testing, medication prescription, inpatient care, outpatient care, VA healthcare