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This position is eligible for EDRP - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval - award amount (up to $200-000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
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.
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 resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine
The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia
Residency Training: Physicians 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
NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status. Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - OR (2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)
PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis
PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
Rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Preferred Experience: Completion of Neurotology Fellowship from an accredited Fellowship program - completion of Otolaryngology Residency from an accredited residency program - and a degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: Eligible applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position - with or without reasonable accommodation - without hazard to themselves or others
Depending on the essential duties of a specific position - usable vision - color vision - hearing or speech may be required
However - in most cases - a specific physical condition or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid.
Duties
The Birmingham VA Health Care System is recruiting for a part-time Physician - Otolaryngologist in Surgical Care Service
The Otolaryngologist will provide consultation and care for our patients in the Department of Surgery
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VHA Physician Total Rewards
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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 ineligible to apply
Learn more
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
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
Evaluates and treats patients for any disease that needs ENT surgery and/or treatment to achieve palliation of cure
Screen outpatients and inpatients to determine need for future care
Performs initial histories and physical examinations on inpatients and outpatients - as well as major and minor surgical procedures
Prescribes medications - order diagnostic services such as lab tests - x-rays - electrocardiograms (EKGs) and CT scans
Provides educational instruction and training for residents/fellows assigned to Surgery rotations at the VA and makes sure that the robust educational curriculum is followed to meet the educational needs of post graduate training program
Meets the needs of customers while supporting the medical center and service missions
Consistently communicates and treats customers (patients - visitors - volunteers - and all medical center staff) in a courteous - tactful - and respectful manner
Ability to provide veterans accessibility for inner ear and hearing implant surgical procedures
Performs complex inner ear reconstruction procedures and Cochlear Implant procedures - and other ear implant procedures to correct hearing loss deficiency
Work Schedule: 5 hours per week - Monday - Friday
(subject to change based on the needs of the organization)
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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.
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 resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine
The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia
Residency Training: Physicians 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
NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status. Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - OR (2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)
PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis
PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
Rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Preferred Experience: Completion of Neurotology Fellowship from an accredited Fellowship program - completion of Otolaryngology Residency from an accredited residency program - and a degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: Eligible applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position - with or without reasonable accommodation - without hazard to themselves or others
Depending on the essential duties of a specific position - usable vision - color vision - hearing or speech may be required
However - in most cases - a specific physical condition or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid.
Duties
The Birmingham VA Health Care System is recruiting for a part-time Physician - Otolaryngologist in Surgical Care Service
The Otolaryngologist will provide consultation and care for our patients in the Department of Surgery
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VHA Physician Total Rewards
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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 ineligible to apply
Learn more
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
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
Evaluates and treats patients for any disease that needs ENT surgery and/or treatment to achieve palliation of cure
Screen outpatients and inpatients to determine need for future care
Performs initial histories and physical examinations on inpatients and outpatients - as well as major and minor surgical procedures
Prescribes medications - order diagnostic services such as lab tests - x-rays - electrocardiograms (EKGs) and CT scans
Provides educational instruction and training for residents/fellows assigned to Surgery rotations at the VA and makes sure that the robust educational curriculum is followed to meet the educational needs of post graduate training program
Meets the needs of customers while supporting the medical center and service missions
Consistently communicates and treats customers (patients - visitors - volunteers - and all medical center staff) in a courteous - tactful - and respectful manner
Ability to provide veterans accessibility for inner ear and hearing implant surgical procedures
Performs complex inner ear reconstruction procedures and Cochlear Implant procedures - and other ear implant procedures to correct hearing loss deficiency
Work Schedule: 5 hours per week - Monday - Friday
(subject to change based on the needs of the organization)
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