Physician - Chief of Otolaryngology

Otolaryngology Service Chief

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 4th, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be September 25th, 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates each Friday. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Responsible for developing, planning, clarifying, administering, and managing the Otolaryngology Service at the Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) and its relationship within VISN 22. Designates Otolaryngology care priorities and objectives, and supervises and evaluates performance of staff assigned to the program. Makes independent professional decisions and recommendations with infrequent recourse to supervisory guidance. Responsible for advising management of specific clinical or administrative issues within the Otolaryngology Section. Serves as a consultant and advisor to subordinates, peers, and administration. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Clinical Responsibilities

• Spends 75% of time with clinical responsibilities.
• Diagnose and treat airway disorders using the most appropriate techniques in providing quality care.
• Provide supervision, as appropriate, of trainees conducting direct Otolaryngology care.
• Responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center as appropriate and outcome data as appropriate.
• Consult with Medical Center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues.
• Remain involved in program evaluation.
• Maintain full clinical privileges as a member of the Medical Staff.
• Abide by Medical Staff By-laws and Rules.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Spends 25% of time managing the Otolaryngology Surgery Section.
• Supervising a variety of positions including administrative positions and providers.
• Provides leadership guidance and consultation to staff.
• Has direct administrative supervision of the Otolaryngology Surgery physicians and other providers (CRNA) and the Otolaryngology Surgery administrative staff.
• Serves as a consultant to other Medical Center staff and trainees.
• Serves on Medical Center and VISN committees or task forces as needed.
• Responsible for coordination of Otolaryngology Surgery services in the event of critical occurrences of violence at the facility, disasters, and/or mass casualty occurrences.
• Develops responses to controlled correspondence at the Medical Center, VISN, and VACO levels as directed.
• Oversees the establishment of program monitors and outcome measurements within programs using data-driven quality assurance processes.
• Responsible for timely completion of all program evaluations and documents required by the Medical Center, VISN, and VACO, ensuring compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies (such as JC), as appropriate.
• Has programmatic oversight and shared responsibility.
• Reports to the Chief of Surgery, but operates on a day-to-day basis in an independent manner, with full responsibility to keep the Chief of Surgery apprised of activities and any issues in need of close collaboration.
• Consults with and serves as a resource for other services concerning the need for the development of related services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized

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-$2,500 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

Work Schedule: Full-time; 6:30am-5:00pm

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