Physician Otolaryngologist ENT Surgeon/ PT/ Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized/EDRP

<p>Eligible for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), student loan payment reimbursement program. Must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy & 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 after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The Manchester VA Medical Center is seeking a part-time Otolaryngologist located within the Surgical Services Department and reports to the Chief of Surgery. The Otolaryngologist is expected to perform all services required in the practice of Otolaryngology in the context of the VA system and his/her clinical privileges; and provide appropriate documentation in the electronic record. The Provider practices independently, using professional judgement and expertise. Duties include but not limited to: Provide a full range of medical, procedural, and surgical care in general Otolaryngology to adult patients. Reviewing medical history and conducting a detailed physical exam. Interpreting laboratory and diagnostic results. Diagnosing Otolaryngology conditions and assisting and/or performing procedures in the operating room and clinical areas. Assessing and treating diseases of the Ear, Nose and Throat and surgical conditions. Performing screening examinations and completing H&P's and progress notes. Performing basic diagnostic procedures. Maintain an active knowledge of the patient care process of the department of Veterans Affairs and knowledge of the medical center records system (CPRS). This shall include using the computerized medical records in a complete and timely manner. The Otolaryngologist is expected to maintain his/her skills at the highest level in all the areas of work which include outpatient clinics. The Otolaryngologist should exercise sensitivity when dealing with patients and their families. Assures physician to physician and physician to nurse communication to ensure smooth receipt or transfer of patients. The Otolaryngologist is expected to attend mandatory meetings and any other meeting or focus group assigned to. Work Schedule: Part Time position, tour of duty will be determined between the Physician and their Supervisor. Pay: Pro rated for part time Paid Time Off: Paid annual leave based on hours worked - accrual starting on your first day Paid annual sick leave based on hours worked - accrual starting on your first day (no limit on accrual) Paid federal holidays dependent on work schedule 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 moonlightingRecruitment/Relocation Incentive: Maybe authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): This position is eligible for the 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. Contact VHA EDRP Program Support VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov, for questions or assistance on how to begin the application process. Learn more.</p><h3>Requirements</h3>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. You may be required to serve a probationary period. 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 licenses or state-issued dentification 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.<h3>Education</h3>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 in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted, or Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant. [If the applicant does not claim an ECFMG certificate, facility officials must still confirm that the medical school meets (or met) ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year the candidate graduated.] NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.