FEE BASIS - Otolaryngology - (ENT)
About The Position
The Overton Brooks VA is seeking a Fee Basis Otolaryngologist (ENT) to provide direct patient care for specific services. Fee-basis appointments are flexible, non-standard appointments in which providers are paid per service at predetermined rates based on local market benchmarks, subject to annual caps. Compensation is based on Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes. The appointment does not involve a Physician Employment Contract and has no significant restriction on moonlighting. Free liability protection with tail coverage is provided. The physician provides nonsurgical and surgical care to patients of all ages with illnesses, injuries, and disorders affecting the ears, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, and related structures of the head and neck. Services are rendered as needed and agreed with the facility; the work schedule is negotiable, with no set schedule.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
- Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved or accredited institution.
- Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
- Completion of qualifying residency training in an accredited core specialty training program leading to board-certification eligibility, or an applicable alternative training and independent-practice pathway described in the announcement.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Pass a pre-employment physical evaluation and meet the physical requirements to perform staff physician/surgeon duties, including independent mobility (assistive device permitted), hearing (hearing aid permitted), and verbal communication.
- Complete required background/security investigation, onboarding, and application requirements; selected applicants are subject to pre-employment drug testing and must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
- Meet Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
Nice To Haves
- Board-certified Otolaryngologist able to independently run a clinic.
Responsibilities
- Obtain histories and perform physical examinations, admissions, and workups; diagnose conditions and provide nonsurgical and surgical care to patients of all ages.
- Diagnose otolaryngology conditions and assist with and/or perform procedures in operating-room and clinical settings.
- Assess and treat diseases of the ear, nose, and throat, as well as surgical conditions.
- Perform screening examinations and complete history and physical examinations and progress notes.
- Perform basic diagnostic procedures.
Benefits
- Free liability protection with tail coverage.
- A comprehensive federal employee benefits package may be available; eligibility depends on the type of position, and applicants should contact the hiring agency for details.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
