Ear Nose and Throat Physician for the VA Boston Healthcare System located at the Jamaica Plains campus. This is a Fee Basis position and payment will be made on a fee for service basis. There is an aggregate limit of $400,000. This means you cannot make over $400,000 in a calendar year, and this is inclusive of all combined appointments.
To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences. Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Additional Requirement: Board Certified in Otolayngology-Head & Neck Surgery Preferred Experience: Fellowship training in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Microvascular Reconstruction, or Skull Base Surgery. Experience as a faculty member in an academic medical center. Demonstrated excellence in clinical care, teaching, and research in otolaryngology. Leadership experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Participation in clinical trials, research, and quality improvement projects. Membership in relevant professional societies (e.g., American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American College of Surgeons). Experience with advanced surgical technologies (e.g., da Vinci surgical system). Fellowship training in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Microvascular Reconstruction, or Skull Base Surgery. Experience as a faculty member in an academic medical center. Demonstrated excellence in clinical care, teaching, and research in otolaryngology Leadership experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Participation in clinical trials, research, and quality improvement projects. Membership in relevant professional societies (e.g., American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American College of Surgeons). Experience with advanced surgical technologies (e.g., da Vinci surgical system). Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Applicants must meet physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to placement is required. This is a designated drug testing position. After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use. Requires lifting 15-44 pounds; pushing (approx. 2 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers and both hands; walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors. Hearing aid is permitted.
The Otolaryngologist will provide consultation and care for our patients in the Department of Surgery. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Provide expert consultation, diagnosis, and management for adult patients with ENT (ear, nose, and throat) diseases, including both benign and malignant conditions. Perform comprehensive head and neck examinations, including endoscopic and microscopic evaluation. Execute a full spectrum of surgical procedures, including but not limited to: Head and neck oncologic surgery Microvascular reconstruction Skull base surgery Thyroid and parathyroid surgery Salivary gland surgery Airway management procedures Prescribe medications, order and interpret diagnostic studies (e.g., laboratory tests, imaging including CT, MRI, ultrasound), and develop multidisciplinary treatment plans. Manage both outpatient and inpatient consults, including preoperative and postoperative care. Serve as a core educator for medical students, residents, and fellows; provide lectures, technical training, and mentorship in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery. Participate in departmental committees, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical trials as appropriate. Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Adhere to all VA policies and support the mission of the Boston VA Health Care System. Pay: Salary limitation of $300,000 can be earned in a calendar year Unit Work Description: Pay Per Unit: CPT Code 99242 - New Patient Clinic Visit: $100.00 CPT Code 99214 - Existing Patient Clinic Visit: $100.00 CPT Code 31365 - Primary Procedure: $3,000.00 Assistant Surgeon (Modifier 82): $480.00 Complex ENT Procedures CPT 31365 Laryngectomy; with Radical Neck Dissection: $2,350.00 - $3,000.00 CPT 31360 Laryngectomy, without radical neck dissection: $1,995.00 - $2,750.00 CPT 41145 Glossectomy; Complete or Total, with or without Tracheostomy, with Unilateral Radical Neck Dissection: $3,206.00 CPT 42415 Excision of Parotid Tumor or Parotid Gland; Lateral Lobe, with Dissection and Preservation of Facial Nerve: $1, 215.00 CPT 42842 Radical Resection of Tonsil, Tonsillar Pillars, and/or Retromolar Trigone; without Closure: $990.00 - $1,200.00 CPT 60240 Thyroidectomy: $875.00 - $1,200.00 CPT 31225 Maxillectomy; without Orbital Exenteration: $1,500.00 - $2,500.00 General ENT Procedures CPT 42826 Tonsillectomy: $250.00 - $300.00 CPT 31237, 31256, 31267 Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS): $350.00 - $1,500 per sinus depending on the specifics of the procedure CPT 31575, 31576, 31577 Direct Laryngoscopy: $150.00 - $310.00 CPT 30400, 30410, 30420 Rhinoplasty: $1,250.00 - $3,000.00 based on complexity and specifics CPT 30520 Septoplasty: $625.00 - $850.00 CPT 30140 Turbinate Reduction: $275.00 - $375.00 CPT Code 15734-15756 Free Flaps (Minor to High Complexity): $1,575.00 - $2,700.00 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 moonlighting Work Schedule: Fee Basis, as needed due to needs of the facility