This position serves as a Physician (Otolaryngology - Ears, Nose, Throat) in Surgery services as VA Central Ohio Health Care System which includes a primary facility and 5 Community Based Outpatient Clinics. Major duties: The Otolaryngology provider (MD or DO), licensed in the U.S. and residency-trained or equivalent, is responsible for the comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, consultation, and management of adult patients with head and neck disorders, including ears, nose, facial skeleton, and upper airway and alimentary systems.
Core clinical duties include performing general and specialized medical and surgical procedures: lesion excisions, wound repairs, biopsies, fine needle aspirations, complex wound closures, tissue transfers, grafts, and management of scalp, face, mouth, neck, and ear conditions. The provider is skilled in ear procedures (tympanostomy, myringoplasty, tympanoplasty, ossicular chain reconstruction, stapedectomy, lesion removal, otoplasty) and manages nasal/sinus disorders (lesion/polyp excision, turbinate surgeries, septoplasty, nasal fractures, advanced endoscopic sinus surgeries).
Additional responsibilities cover surgical interventions in the mouth, lips, oropharynx, and larynx; management of non-parotid salivary gland disorders; removal of foreign bodies; and use of endoscopic or laser-assisted procedures as needed. The provider demonstrates recent (past three years) competency in Otolaryngology inpatient and consultative services, delivers compassionate, effective care, and upholds best practices, regulatory standards, and facility protocols, including emergency response as required.
Administrative duties include participating in peer reviews, staff meetings, training, maintaining credentials, adhering to documentation standards, managing time and leave, fulfilling staff management responsibilities (FPPE/OPPE, employee health), and ensuring compliance with clinical scheduling and productivity procedures. The Otolaryngology provider fosters a collaborative educational environment, supervising and/or teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, and maintains strong interpersonal and communication skills with patients and healthcare teams.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory 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 Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm Requirements: U.S.
Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's license