U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician - Otolaryngologist
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Las Vegas, Nevada, us, 89105
Physician – Otolaryngologist
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Summary 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 are ineligible to apply.
Duties
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 15th, 2025. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be October 29th, 2025, with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V21CCOEEDRP@VA.GOV, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Work Schedule: To be determined by your supervisor.
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 U.S. 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.
Major duties and responsibilities
May perform at a minimum 90% of his/her time in a clinical role, 10% in administrative and educational role.
Expected to function as a cooperative and collegial team member with the entire Otolaryngology surgery division. Each individual surgeon should expect to take a proportional amount of call. Prepared to cover other attending’s patients when “on call” and delegate responsibility to colleagues when “off call.”
Participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of a systematic assessment of clinical, administrative and research practices in support of Otolaryngology Surgical care.
Reviews medical charts of patients identified Peer Review; discuss cases/medical charts with physicians when needed/required.
Promotes quality in clinical practice by collaborating with Providers, Clinical Programs, Interdisciplinary Treatment Teams, Care Lines/Services and/or committees.
Ensures that initial and ongoing assessments of patients to identify needs, issues, resources and care goals are provided, in a timely manner.
Ensures that care‑related goals (both short and long term) and patient outcomes are identified by the requesting provider, patient, and family/significant other.
Analyzes and evaluates the clinical contents of medical records and associated documents, in terms of the quality and appropriateness of clinical care issues, such as adherence to, or deviation from accepted referral/consultation guidelines, standards and/or procedures.
Makes determinations of medical necessity and documents approval or denial of referral/consultation requests for Otolaryngology Surgical care with supporting data and rationale in the electronic medical record.
Complete and sign all required documentation H&P, Operative reports, Discharge Summary, Encounters, and progress notes within the 24 hour requirement.
Adheres to Provider Order Entry (POE). Timely documentation as a basic component of evaluation for all clinicians. Clinicians supervising residents ensure proper documentation occurs and counter signs in timely manner.
Monitors specific clinical activities for compliance with VA policies, assuring that findings are utilized to modify and/or improve their performance and to facilitate the accomplishments of their goals and objectives.
Ensures coordination of interactions between VASNHS referring providers. Keeps referring provider aware of identified patient care issues, family concerns.
Conditions of employment
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. Effective May 7, 2025, driver’s licenses or state‑issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
Must pass pre‑employment physical examination.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Complete all application requirements detailed in the “Required Documents” section of this announcement.
Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.
Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree from a school approved by VA for the year of graduation.
Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States, or District of Columbia.
Residency Training: 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. Approved residencies: ACGME‑accredited programs, AOA‑accredited programs, or other residencies with completed 5 years of practice in the U.S.
Resident eligibility: Residents enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency programs who meet basic requirements may be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs) on an intermittent or fee‑basis.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Otolaryngology.
Additional Requirement:
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Otolaryngology.
Physical Requirements Applicants must meet physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to placement is required. This is a designated drug testing position. After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use. Requires lifting 15‑44 pounds; pushing (approx. 2 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers and both hands; walking and standing from 3‑5 hours and kneeling. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors. Hearing aid is permitted.
Education 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 an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year of graduation. Approved schools include LCME‑accredited and AOA‑approved medical schools. For foreign medical graduates not covered above, the applicant must be verified with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), etc.
Additional information One may use this job opportunity announcement to fill additional vacancies. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health‑related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Part‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Salaries: $250,000.00–$450,000.00 (1 year ago)
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Summary 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 are ineligible to apply.
Duties
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 15th, 2025. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be October 29th, 2025, with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V21CCOEEDRP@VA.GOV, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Work Schedule: To be determined by your supervisor.
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 U.S. 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.
Major duties and responsibilities
May perform at a minimum 90% of his/her time in a clinical role, 10% in administrative and educational role.
Expected to function as a cooperative and collegial team member with the entire Otolaryngology surgery division. Each individual surgeon should expect to take a proportional amount of call. Prepared to cover other attending’s patients when “on call” and delegate responsibility to colleagues when “off call.”
Participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of a systematic assessment of clinical, administrative and research practices in support of Otolaryngology Surgical care.
Reviews medical charts of patients identified Peer Review; discuss cases/medical charts with physicians when needed/required.
Promotes quality in clinical practice by collaborating with Providers, Clinical Programs, Interdisciplinary Treatment Teams, Care Lines/Services and/or committees.
Ensures that initial and ongoing assessments of patients to identify needs, issues, resources and care goals are provided, in a timely manner.
Ensures that care‑related goals (both short and long term) and patient outcomes are identified by the requesting provider, patient, and family/significant other.
Analyzes and evaluates the clinical contents of medical records and associated documents, in terms of the quality and appropriateness of clinical care issues, such as adherence to, or deviation from accepted referral/consultation guidelines, standards and/or procedures.
Makes determinations of medical necessity and documents approval or denial of referral/consultation requests for Otolaryngology Surgical care with supporting data and rationale in the electronic medical record.
Complete and sign all required documentation H&P, Operative reports, Discharge Summary, Encounters, and progress notes within the 24 hour requirement.
Adheres to Provider Order Entry (POE). Timely documentation as a basic component of evaluation for all clinicians. Clinicians supervising residents ensure proper documentation occurs and counter signs in timely manner.
Monitors specific clinical activities for compliance with VA policies, assuring that findings are utilized to modify and/or improve their performance and to facilitate the accomplishments of their goals and objectives.
Ensures coordination of interactions between VASNHS referring providers. Keeps referring provider aware of identified patient care issues, family concerns.
Conditions of employment
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. Effective May 7, 2025, driver’s licenses or state‑issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
Must pass pre‑employment physical examination.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Complete all application requirements detailed in the “Required Documents” section of this announcement.
Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.
Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree from a school approved by VA for the year of graduation.
Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States, or District of Columbia.
Residency Training: 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. Approved residencies: ACGME‑accredited programs, AOA‑accredited programs, or other residencies with completed 5 years of practice in the U.S.
Resident eligibility: Residents enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency programs who meet basic requirements may be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs) on an intermittent or fee‑basis.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Otolaryngology.
Additional Requirement:
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Otolaryngology.
Physical Requirements Applicants must meet physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to placement is required. This is a designated drug testing position. After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use. Requires lifting 15‑44 pounds; pushing (approx. 2 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers and both hands; walking and standing from 3‑5 hours and kneeling. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors. Hearing aid is permitted.
Education 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 an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year of graduation. Approved schools include LCME‑accredited and AOA‑approved medical schools. For foreign medical graduates not covered above, the applicant must be verified with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), etc.
Additional information One may use this job opportunity announcement to fill additional vacancies. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health‑related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Part‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Salaries: $250,000.00–$450,000.00 (1 year ago)
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