Physician (Chief of Otolaryngology/ENT)

The New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS) is accepting applications for the position of Chief Otolaryngology (ENT). This is a leadership role providing oversight of clinical care within the Hematology/Oncology section. This position carries the possibility of a joint faculty appointment at the University of New Mexico. Applicants must have the appropriate credentials for a faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level or higher at the University of New Mexico Health Science Center. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : This is an open continuous announcement. Certificate of Eligibles will be sent to the selecting official on an as needed basis. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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 Chief Otolaryngology (ENT): This full-time, Title 38 position is responsible for providing primary ENT care to veterans. This includes, but is not limited to, diagnosing, treating and managing all ENT diseases/injuries. The incumbent will participate in resident training and will hold a faculty appointment with our academic affiliates. The Chief of ENT is credentialed and privileged through the Medical Staff Office Supervisor under the auspices of the Chief of Staff in accordance with Medical Staff By laws. Input on staff effectiveness and individual Performance Evaluations will be obtained by the Chief of Surgical Service. Assures that a high degree of quality patient care is always provided. Independently exercise creativity in solving problems without direct supervisory guidance to meet the varying needs of patients while under care in the ENT Clinic. Exercises independent professional judgment in diagnosing the full range of complex ENT conditions as well as planning and executing the necessary treatment programs to meet complex and frequent changes in treatment objectives. Refers, when indicated, patients with multiple health problems to other providers within the facility and the VISN. Consults with physicians and others, when requested, to augment the care of their patients as it relates to emergent and traumatic conditions as well as ENT manifestations of systemic conditions. Utilizes the general clinical privileges which include: ordering diagnostic tests as appropriate, writing prescriptions for medications or other items on the hospital formulary, hospitalized patients within the VISN as appropriate and discharge patients from outpatient care if it is determined that care is no longer required. Assumes responsibilities for directing work for the ENT residents and mid-levels. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM (with variances and on-call duties) QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic

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