Physician - Otolaryngologist

Department of Veterans Affairs•Biloxi, MS

67d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is eligible for the 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. This is an Open Continuous Announcement and may be extended beyond the current closing date until the position(s) are filled. Eligible applications will be referred at regular intervals, as additional vacancies occur and/or on an as-needed basis during the duration of the announcement. Once a selection is made and offer is accepted the announcement may close pending no additional vacancies. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. This position is with the ENT section of Surgery Service, at the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Biloxi MS. The duties and responsibilities are carried throughout the medical center including all administrative and clinical areas involved within the service. Duties and responsibilities are but not limited to the following:

Requirements

1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat diseases of the ear, nose, upper pharynx, larynx, oral cavity, and other head and neck structures.
Perform tests to find out the severity of hearing or speech loss due to diseases or injuries.
Performs the duties of a general otolaryngologist head and neck surgeon
Work closely with other physicians of other medical specialties to solve various medical issues.

Benefits

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May Be Eligible For Highly Qualified Applicants
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact April Hightower ([email protected]), the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
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)
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