Physician - Otolaryngologist

Veterans Health Administration•Fresno, CA

About The Position

The Otolaryngologist is a specialty professional in the care of Head and Neck Surgery who provides consultation and patient care in the Department of Surgery. The physician evaluates and treats patients with diseases requiring ENT surgery or other treatment intended to provide palliation or cure. The role includes screening inpatients and outpatients to determine the need for further care; conducting initial histories and physical examinations; and performing major and minor surgical procedures. The physician prescribes medications and orders diagnostic studies, including laboratory tests, X-rays, electrocardiograms, and CT scans. The position also provides educational instruction and training for UCSF Fresno residents and fellows assigned to VA Surgery rotations, ensuring that the educational curriculum meets the needs of the post-graduate training program. The physician supports the medical center and service missions, communicates respectfully with patients, visitors, volunteers, and staff, and provides on-call coverage as determined by the Service Chief. Other duties may be assigned. This is an open continuous announcement through September 30, 2027. The initial application referral cut-off is November 4, 2026, with subsequent cut-offs every two weeks; applications will continue to be accepted and qualified candidates considered as vacancies arise. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The position is eligible for an Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to program eligibility and approval. The position offers a competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases, paid time off, federal retirement and insurance programs, and other benefits described in the announcement.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved and accredited school.
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 program leading to eligibility for board certification, or an approved alternative training and independent-practice pathway described in the announcement.
Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Board-certified or board-eligible Otolaryngologist.
U.S. citizenship, unless appointment of a non-citizen is permitted under VA policy because qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
Complete required pre-placement TB testing and immunization evaluations.
Meet applicable pre-employment requirements, including background/security investigation and, if selected for a testing-designated position, urinalysis for illegal drug use.
Complete the required online onboarding and application requirements.
Register for Selective Service if a male born after December 31, 1959.
Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
Ability to meet the physical requirements, including lifting 15–44 pounds, pushing for approximately two hours, reaching above shoulder level, using fingers and both hands, walking and standing for 3–5 hours, kneeling, rapid simultaneous mental and muscular coordination, depth perception, and distinguishing basic colors and shades.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of recent surgical experience.
Board certification may be required for faculty status in academic training programs.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients with diseases requiring ENT surgery or treatment for palliation or cure.
Screen inpatients and outpatients to determine whether further care is needed.
Perform initial histories and physical examinations for inpatients and outpatients.
Perform major and minor surgical procedures.
Prescribe medications and order diagnostic studies, including laboratory tests, X-rays, electrocardiograms, and CT scans.
Provide educational instruction and training to UCSF Fresno residents and fellows assigned to VA Surgery rotations.
Ensure the educational curriculum is followed to meet post-graduate training program needs.
Meet customer needs while supporting the medical center and service missions.
Communicate and treat patients, visitors, volunteers, and medical center staff in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner.
Provide on-call coverage as determined by the Service Chief.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Education Debt Reduction Program (student loan repayment), subject to eligibility and approval, with an award of up to $200,000 and an eligibility period of one to five years.
Recruitment or relocation incentives (sign-on bonus) are authorized.
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
50–55 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and possible five-day paid CME absence.
Traditional federal pension, with five-year vesting.
Federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many programs may be carried into retirement.
Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement for full-time physicians with board certification.
Free liability protection with tail coverage.
No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.