Otolaryngologist

Overview

Otolaryngologist – Alameda Health System, Oakland, California, United States. Services will be on-site at Highland Hospital, San Leandro Hospital and Alameda Hospital.

Responsibilities

1. Provide full-scope ENT services at our ambulatory sites at Highland Hospital, Marina Wellness Center and Eastmont Wellness Center. Surgeries take place at San Leandro Hospital, Alameda Hospital and Highland Hospital.
2. Develop a full-service otology program including middle ear reconstruction, mastoidectomy, tympanoplasty, BAHA, stapedectomy, chronic ear disease and balance/vertigo.
3. Provide consultation as requested by medical staff, including collaboration with emergency department physicians regarding an expedited response to the Emergency Department when requested.
4. Provide care to patients in the hospital using a collaborative, team model of care characterized by supportive physician/staff interaction.
5. Organize, attend and participate in Surgery department meetings and other medical staff conferences including continuing education programs.
6. Plan and participate in in-service education programs for general surgery residents, mid-level practitioners, nursing and other staff. Work to establish part-time ENT resident coverage for the service from Kaiser Oakland.
7. Serve as a professional role model for trainees with peers, patients, families and other members of the health care team.
8. Work with primary care physicians to ensure seamless transition from outpatient to hospital care with accurate and timely discharge summaries.
9. Cooperate with Alameda Health System in implementing new procedures, controls and systems to promote quality, cost controls, reimbursement functions, standardization of products and equipment, and other requests by AHS.
10. Provide effective and timely communications to referring or admitting physicians, patients and families concerning the clinical status of each patient.
11. Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by the Division Chief or designee.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree is required.
• Experience: Completion of approved post-graduate residency training in Otolaryngology from an accredited hospital or medical center.
• Licenses/Certifications: Board certified or eligible in Otolaryngology; possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of California; valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Number.
• Pay: Pay range: TBD. Alameda Health System offers eligible positions a comprehensive benefits program.