Physician - Otolaryngology (ENT)

Veterans Health Administration•Jamaica Plain, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHCS) is seeking a full-time academic Head and Neck Surgeon/Otolaryngologist with specialty training in head and neck surgical oncology and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, including microvascular free tissue transfer. Expertise in DaVinci robotic transoral surgery of the pharynx is required. Experience in facial trauma repair and post-Mohs reconstruction is advantageous. The incumbent will also practice the full spectrum of ENT including rhinology, laryngology, and basic otology. 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.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine.
The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Nice To Haves

Experience in facial trauma repair and reconstruction after dermatologic surgery preferred.
Credentials suitable for appointments at Boston University School of Medicine or Harvard Medical School.
Fellowship training in head and neck surgical oncology and facial plastics/microvascular reconstruction.
Strong academic record with evidence of teaching, research, and publications.
Expertise in microvascular reconstruction and robotic transoral surgery.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients across Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
Perform complex head and neck oncologic, reconstructive, and microvascular procedures, including robotic transoral surgery.
Provide clinical care in rhinology, laryngology, and otology, and take part in call coverage.
Participate in teaching, supervision, and academic activities including research and publication.
Work collaboratively within interdisciplinary Veteran-centered care teams.

Benefits

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Available for highly qualified eligible applicant.
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
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)
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting