The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide a full range of medical, procedural, and surgical care in general Otolaryngology to adult patients.
- Maintain an active knowledge of the patient care process of the department of Veterans Affairs and knowledge of the medical center records system (CPRS).
- This shall include using the computerized medical records in a complete and timely manner.
- The Otolaryngologist is expected to maintain his/her skills at the highest level in all the areas of work which include outpatient clinics.
- The Otolaryngologist should exercise sensitivity when dealing with patients and their families.
- Assures physician to physician communication to ensure smooth receipt or transfer of patients.
- The Otolaryngologist is expected to attend mandatory meetings and any other meeting or focus group assigned to.
- Reviewing medical history and conducting a detailed physical exam.
- Interpreting laboratory and diagnostic results.
- Diagnosing Otolaryngology conditions and assisting and/or performing procedures in clinical areas.
- Assessing and treating diseases of the Ear, Nose and Throat and surgical conditions.
- Performing screening examinations and completing H&P's and progress notes.
- Performing basic diagnostic procedures.
- Prescribing outpatient medications.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): is authorized for well-qualified applicants
Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
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
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0800 - 4:30pm
Please send me your current CV if interested.