ENT (Otolaryngologist

The Huntington VA Medical Center is seeking a dynamic BE/BC Otolaryngology physician to join our physician team.

The Hershel "Woody" Williams Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Huntington, W. Va. is a fully accredited 80-bed acute medical and surgical care facility that provides primary care and specialty health services, including radiology, cardiology, mental health services, women's health care, prosthetics, general surgery, bariatric surgery, pain management, palliative care, sleep medicine and more.

Major Duties / Responsibilities

The Otolaryngologist will meet the needs of customers while supporting the medical center and service missions. Consistently communicates and treats customers (patients, visitors, volunteers, and all medical center staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately. The focus of this position is on the provision of surgery services to Veterans enrolled at the Huntington VA Medical Center. Our veterans are typically between 18 and 70 years of age. This position requires the incumbent to possess or develop an understanding of the particular needs of these types of patients. Sensitivity to the special needs of all patients in respect to age, developmental requirements, and culturally related factors must be consistently achieved.

• Performs initial histories and physical examinations on inpatients and outpatients, as well as major and minor surgical procedures

• will prescribe medications, order diagnostic studies such as lab tests, x-rays, electrocardiograms (EKGs) and CT scans

• will screen outpatients and inpatients to determine need for further care

• provide consultation and care for our patients in the Department of Surgery

• will evaluate and treat patients for any disease that needs ENT surgery and/or treatment to achieve palliation or cure

• Not eligible for telework

• No travel required

• Work Schedule: 8am-430pm Mon-Fri

• Preferred experience: hospital setting, VAMC - Board certified/board eligible preferred

Compensation / Benefits:

• Excellent compensation - Great base salary, based on qualifications, with annual performance pay, biennial market pay raises & annual cost of living pay raises

• Sign-on Incentives available - Will be authorized for highly qualified applicants.

• Student Loan Forgiveness (EDRP) - Up to $200,000 in student loan forgiveness available - based on work commitment

• Excellent daily work schedule - Monday thru Friday - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm with potential for some weekends

• Limited on-call coverage

• Generous time away from practice - 26 days of annual leave, 13 annual sick days and 11 paid federal holidays

• Annual CME allowance with 5 days for attending CME events

• Malpractice - Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) / 401K with up to 5% in VA matching contributions vested after 3 years

• Qualify for defined federal pension after 5 years of federal service

• Insurance - Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care available

• Contract - No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Performance Pay: Up to 15K annually

The quality of life in Huntington, WV is high, and the cost of living is low. The area offers a four-season environment with lake and river recreation, as well as a rich array of arts and cultural experiences. Huntington is home to award-winning public schools, magnet centers and the national & internationally ranked and acclaimed Marshall University.

Shopping areas include the Huntington Mall, the largest mall in West Virginia and the downtown area that includes Pullman Square - a truly modern town square that hosts a variety of festivals and special events all year around.

"Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their life to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and wellbeing. As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports".