FEE BASIS - Otolaryngology - (ENT)

Summary The Overton Brooks VA is seeking a Fee Basis Otolaryngologist (ENT) Note: A Fee-Basis Appointment in VHA is flexible - non-standard appointment allowing qualified healthcare providers to deliver direct patient care for specific services. They are paid per service - at pre-determined rates based on local market benchmarks - and their pay is subject to annual caps. Qualifications 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 PolicyDegree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicineThe 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 completedCurrent - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of ColumbiaResidency 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 accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completedOR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United StatesOR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - 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 experiencesExceptions: 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 basisPRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privilegedrather - they are to have a ""scope of practice"" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervisionAdditionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPsIn rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such actionProficiency in spoken and written EnglishPreferred Experience: Board certified Otolaryngologist who can independently run a clinicHistory and physical - admission - workup - diagnosis - and provision of nonsurgical and surgical care to patients of all ages presenting with illnesses - injuries - and disorders that affect the ears - the respiratory and upper alimentary systems - and related structures of the head and neckReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/Physical Requirements: In Accordance With VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - applicants must be able to perform the duties as a staff physician/surgeonIndependently mobilize (assistive device permitted)Hearing (aid permitted)Candidate must be able to communicate verbally. Duties What is Fee Basis: \"Fee basis\" in a work context typically means being paid a fixed amount for a specific task or project - rather than an hourly wage or a fixed salaryThis method of payment is often used for certain professional or administrative employees - or for independent contractorsThe fee is agreed upon in advance and covers the entire scope of work - regardless of the time it takes to completePay: Salary is paid based on Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Duties include - but are not limited to: History and physical - admission - workup - diagnosis - and provision of nonsurgical and surgical care to patients of all ages presenting with illnesses - injuries - and disorders that affect the ears - the respiratory and upper alimentary systems - and related structures of the head and neckDiagnose Otolaryngology conditions and assisting and/or performing procedures in the operating room and clinical areasAssess and treat diseases of the Ear - Nose and Throat and surgical conditionsPerform screening examinations - complete History & Physical exams and progress notesPerform basic diagnostic proceduresWork Schedule: NegotiableThere is no set work scheduleServices are rendered as needed and agreed with the facility.