Great ENT Opportunity with Amazing Work Life Balance

Experience Great Work-Life Balance at Veterans Affairs! Join our team of AMAZING surgeons. Martinsburg VA Medical Center seeks a Head and Neck Surgeon who is committed to quality care for our Veterans.

The Otolaryngologist will have the following duties and others as assigned by the Chief of Surgery:

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, diagnose, admit, treat and manage patients' diseases, disorders, and injuries of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck, including conditions involving the ears, facial skeleton, upper respiratory tract, and upper alimentary system.
• Provide non-operative care consistent with approved clinical privileges.
• Perform inpatient and outpatient consultations and follow-up care for patients referred by other clinical services and affiliated outpatient clinics.
• Provide emergency and on-call Otolaryngology services as assigned, consistent with granted privileges.
• Order, interpret, and act upon diagnostic studies and implement treatment plans consistent with VHA standards of care.

Education and Training:

• Educates and mentors medical students, interns, residents, technicians and other physicians.
• Participates in surgical staffing briefings and contributes to continuous learning within the service.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Timely documentation of all clinical encounters, procedures and consultations in the electronic health record in accordance with VHA Health Information Management requirements.
• Complies with all VHA, VISN and facility policies, including patient safety, infection control, prevention, quality management, and risk management requirements.

Professional and Administrative Responsibilities:

• Participate in quality assurance, peer review, FPPE/OPPE, performance improvement activities, and Medical Staff functions as required
• Participate in interdisciplinary care coordination and collaboration with other services to ensure continuity of care.
• Perform administrative and other duties as assigned by the Chief of Surgical Service consistent with a professional role and privileges.
• Maintain current licensure, board certification, credentialing, privileging and completion of all mandatory training.

Qualification Requirements

• State Otolaryngologic Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Otolaryngologic Medicine from an approved institution.
• Graduate of an ACGME-accredited otolaryngology residency program.
• Board Certification by the American Board of Otolarygologic Surgery
• Full, current, unrestricted medical license in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Meets all Customer Service, Computer Security and demonstrates knowledge of age-specific care, development and cultural needs of patients.

About Department of Veterans Affairs

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is one of the nation’s largest integrated healthcare systems, dedicated to honoring and serving America’s Veterans through exceptional care, research, and support. Our physicians and healthcare professionals provide high-quality, evidence-based treatment across more than 1,300 facilities, helping Veterans lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. At VA, we offer rewarding careers where clinical excellence meets purpose, professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact on those who’ve served our country.