<p>The surgeon will provide direct surgical care to inpatient and outpatients; assist in the clinical education of surgical residents and students and pursue research opportunities, and participate in administrative assignments, such as committee membership. Section chiefs have the added responsibility of administrative/management of their surgical subspecialty.</p> <p>The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.</p> <p>Section chiefs have the added responsibility of administrative/management of their surgical subspecialty. This includes assessing resource needs, policy implementation for their section, proficiency reports, OPPE/FPPE, and fiscal responsibility and reporting.</p> <p>Practice elements will include the full range of adult otolaryngology surgery, including inpatient management, outpatient clinic care and telemedicine, with VA referral sites throughout South-central Ohio. Surgeries included but not limited to procedures of Pharynx, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Adenoids and Tonsils, procedures of the inferior turbinate, and cochlear implants.</p> <p>Duties include, but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Provide resident supervision and clinical instruction in the operating room, outpatient clinic and inpatient settings. </li><li>Attend, participate and supervise residents/students in outpatient clinics and take an active role in the evaluation of the patient, decision for treatment/care, and documentation in the patient electronic records. </li><li>Follow the VA Guidelines established for resident supervision, including those documentation requirements in the electronic patient healthcare record. </li><li>Conduct postoperative follow-up. Accompany the patient to the PACU assuring that the patient's condition is optimal. If admitted, visit in-house patient within 24-48 hours following anesthesia to assess post-surgical recovery. </li><li>Supervise Residents/students in clinical instruction and the performance of any bedside procedures appropriate to their level of graduate responsibility. </li><li>Participate in call coverage to advise and supervise residents. </li><li>Maintain professional competency, courtesy and flexibility to provide the necessary services of this specialty. </li><li>Provide regional level specialty support to VA facilities located in South-central Ohio through such means as tele-medicine and referral-based consultations and treatment. </li><li>Meet annual and mandatory training requirements that are specific to the Veterans Healthcare Administration. </li></ul> <p>Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:30 am -4:00 am</p> <p>VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.</p> <p>Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Is being offered.</p> <p>Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases</p> <p>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)</p> <p>Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA</p> <p>Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)</p> <p>Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory</p> <p>CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)</p> <p>Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided</p> <p>Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting</p> <p>The VA has been named as one of the Top 5 Best Places to Work in the federal government.</p> <p>Cincinnati is a family friendly, affordable, metropolitan city with great parks, fine arts, and food scene.</p> <p>With both an urban energy and southern charm, the Cincinnati region has a vibrant and unique culture that flows from the Ohio River to the things to do, landmarks and events all around town. With rich cultural offerings, award-winning family adventures, an ever-expanding art scene, a foodie's paradise, and breweries galore, this is one picturesque river region with much to explore! With major league sports, big-city arts, fun festivals and award-winning attractions, it can be hard to decide what to do in our dynamic river region!https://www.frommers.com/destinations/cincinnati</p>