Otolaryngologist

The Huntington VA Medical Center is seeking a dynamic BE/BC Otolaryngology physician to join their dedicated team in Huntington, West Virginia. Practicing at a fully accredited 80-bed acute medical and surgical care facility, the provider will deliver comprehensive surgery services to enrolled Veterans. This engaging opportunity offers a balanced schedule, competitive compensation, and a robust benefits package within a supportive healthcare environment.

Practice Info

• Fully accredited 80-bed acute medical and surgical care facility
• Provides primary care and specialty health services, including radiology, cardiology, mental health services, women's health care, prosthetics, general surgery, bariatric surgery, pain management, palliative care, and sleep medicine
• Focus of this position is on the provision of surgery services to Veterans enrolled at the Huntington VA Medical Center
• Patient population includes Veterans typically between 18 and 70 years of age

Shift & Schedule

• Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with potential for some weekends
• Limited on-call coverage

Responsibilities

• Performs initial histories and physical examinations on inpatients and outpatients, as well as major and minor surgical procedures
• Prescribes medications and orders diagnostic studies such as lab tests, x-rays, electrocardiograms (EKGs), and CT scans
• Screens outpatients and inpatients to determine the need for further care
• Provides consultation and care for patients in the Department of Surgery
• Evaluates and treats patients for any disease that needs ENT surgery and/or treatment to achieve palliation or cure

Compensation

• Salary from $375,000 to $400,000, with base salary based on qualifications
• Annual performance pay of up to $15,000 annually
• Biennial market pay raises and annual cost of living pay raises
• Sign-on incentives available for highly qualified applicants

Benefits

• Student Loan Forgiveness (EDRP) up to $200,000 available based on work commitment
• 26 days of annual leave, 13 annual sick days, and 11 paid federal holidays
• Annual CME allowance with 5 days for attending CME events
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided for malpractice
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) / 401(k) with up to 5% in VA matching contributions vested after 3 years
• Qualify for defined federal pension after 5 years of federal service
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance available
• No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Qualifications

• Board certified/board eligible preferred
• Preferred experience in a hospital setting and VAMC
• Not eligible for telework
• No travel required
• No visa sponsorship available