Physician Otolaryngologist
Job Description
Achieve an Exceptional Work-Life Balance with Us! Become a part of our dedicated team of surgeons. Our organization is currently looking for a Head and Neck Surgeon who is passionate about delivering high-quality care to Veterans.
The Otolaryngologist will undertake the following responsibilities, along with any additional tasks assigned by the Chief of Surgery:
Clinical Responsibilities:Assess, diagnose, admit, treat, and manage patients with diseases, disorders, and injuries related to the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck, including issues affecting the ears, facial structure, upper respiratory system, and upper digestive tract.
Deliver non-surgical care in line with approved clinical privileges.
Conduct inpatient and outpatient consultations and provide follow-up care for patients referred from other clinical departments and affiliated outpatient facilities.
Offer emergency and on-call Otolaryngology services as required, adhering to granted privileges.
Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests while implementing treatment plans that align with VHA care standards.
Instruct and mentor medical students, interns, residents, technicians, and fellow physicians.
Engage in surgical staffing meetings and contribute to ongoing education within the department.
Ensure timely documentation of all clinical interactions, procedures, and consultations in the electronic health record, adhering to VHA Health Information Management standards.
Follow all VHA, VISN, and facility policies, including those related to patient safety, infection control, prevention, quality management, and risk management.
Engage in quality assurance, peer review, FPPE/OPPE, performance improvement initiatives, and Medical Staff activities as necessary.
Collaborate in interdisciplinary care coordination with other services to ensure seamless patient care.
Carry out administrative tasks and other duties as directed by the Chief of Surgical Service, in line with professional responsibilities and privileges.
Maintain up-to-date licensure, board certification, credentialing, privileging, and complete all required training.
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Otolaryngologic Medicine from an accredited institution.
Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program in otolaryngology.
Board Certification from the American Board of Otolaryngologic Surgery.
A full, current, and unrestricted medical license in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
Exhibit knowledge of customer service, computer security, and demonstrate an understanding of age-specific care, development, and cultural needs of patients.
