Physician - Otolaryngologist

Veterans Health Administration • Huntington, WV

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About The Position

The Otolaryngologist provides services in the practice of Otolaryngology within the VA system and within the scope of their clinical privileges, with appropriate documentation in the electronic health record. The role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and treating ear, nose, and throat diseases and surgical conditions, and assisting with or performing procedures in operating-room and clinical settings.

This is an open continuous announcement that remains open until September 30, 2027. The initial application referral cutoff is October 30, 2026; eligible applications received afterward may be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies arise. The position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. The stated work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VA describes a total rewards package that includes competitive salary, annual performance bonuses and regular salary increases; 50–55 days of paid time off per year; a federal pension and 401(k) with up to 5% in VA contributions; federal health, vision, dental, term-life, and long-term-care insurance; possible CME reimbursement of $1,000 per year for full-time, board-certified physicians; and malpractice liability protection with tail coverage. There is no Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Applicants must meet the physician basic requirements, including an eligible medical degree, a current full and unrestricted U.S. medical license, and qualifying residency or equivalent training and experience. U.S. citizenship is required unless qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy. Additional conditions include English proficiency, background and security screening, a pre-employment physical, and participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an institution meeting the stated accreditation or approval requirements.
• 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 board-certification eligibility, or a qualifying alternative training and independent-practice pathway described in the announcement.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• U.S. citizenship, except where appointment of a non-citizen is permitted under VA policy when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Selected applicants must complete required onboarding, background and security investigation, and pre-employment physical evaluation.
• Applicants selected for a testing-designated position must undergo pre-appointment urinalysis; refusal results in denial of VA employment.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA Health Care Personnel.
• Applicants must complete all application requirements detailed in the announcement’s Required Documents section.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a hospital setting.
• Experience working in a VA Medical Center.
• Board certification and/or board eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Review patients’ medical histories and conduct detailed physical examinations.
• Interpret laboratory and diagnostic results.
• Diagnose Otolaryngology conditions and assist with 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 histories and physicals (H&P) and progress notes.
• Perform basic diagnostic procedures.
• Prescribe inpatient and outpatient medications.
• Write appropriate orders for assigned inpatients and outpatients.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year, including annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and possible paid CME absence.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term-life, and long-term-care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement for full-time, board-certified physicians.
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage.
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree