Otolaryngologist (ENT) Supportive and Collaborative Workplace Culture

Department of Veterans Affairs Fresno, CA seg_1_regular Posted 2 days ago
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Otolaryngologist (ENT) Supportive and Collaborative Workplace Culture

About the VA's Mission
The Department of Veterans Affairs is dedicated to honoring America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. As part of the nation's largest integrated health care system, VA physicians fulfill a noble calling-to serve those who have served our country.

Position Overview
As an Otolaryngologist (ENT) at the VA, you will provide a full spectrum of ENT surgical and medical care for Veterans. You'll work in a collegial, multidisciplinary environment with a strong focus on patient-centered outcomes, education, and work-life balance.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and treat patients with diseases requiring ENT surgery and/or treatment for palliation or cure

  • Screen and triage both inpatients and outpatients to determine further care needs

  • Perform initial histories, physical exams, and a range of major/minor surgical procedures

  • Prescribe medications and order diagnostic studies such as labs, x-rays, EKGs, CT scans

  • Provide robust educational instruction for UCSF Fresno residents/fellows, ensuring curriculum requirements are met

  • Communicate clearly and courteously with all patients, visitors, staff, and colleagues

  • Actively support the medical center and service missions, modeling professionalism and respect in all interactions

  • Engage in patient and family education, multidisciplinary collaboration, and participate in quality improvement

  • Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in the electronic medical record

Benefits & Retirement

  • Salary: $335,000-$365,000 with potential bonuses

  • Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans (immediate eligibility)

  • Retirement:

    • Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS): Government-backed pension

    • Thrift Savings Plan (TSP): Retirement savings with up to 5% VA match (separate from pension)

    • Social Security benefits

  • Malpractice coverage (with tail)

  • Paid Leave: 26 vacation days, 13 sick days, 11 federal holidays, up to 5 CME days

  • Paid CME and up to $200,000 EDRP (loan repayment, site/location dependent)

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