Otolaryngology, ENT

Job Description

The Bay Pines VA is seeking a full-time, board-eligible or board-certified Otolaryngologist (ENT) to provide comprehensive care in an outpatient setting at the Lee County VA Healthcare Center in Cape Coral, FL, and the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System. This role offers a balanced mix of clinical care, outpatient procedures, and surgical services while serving our nation’s veterans.

Position Highlights:

• Primarily outpatient practice with outpatient surgical opportunities
• No fellowship required (fellowship training welcomed)
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
• Opportunities for teaching residents and medical students
• Participation in quality improvement, research, and education initiatives

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and manage disorders of the ears, nose, sinuses, larynx, mouth, throat, and related head and neck structures
• Provide a full range of general otolaryngology medical, procedural, and surgical care to adult patients
• Perform outpatient procedures and surgeries as clinically indicated
• Participate in resident and medical student education, including conferences and training activities
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care
• Participate in hospital committees, peer review, and performance improvement programs
• Complete timely and accurate documentation and coding in accordance with guidelines
• Contribute to inpatient care activities, including discharge planning when needed
• Respond promptly to patient care needs and clinical communications
• Attend required meetings, committees, and assigned initiatives
• Support research, education, and emergency preparedness efforts