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Physician - Chief of Otolaryngology
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 6 days ago
About the Role
The Chief of Otolaryngology is responsible for monitoring the quality of care provided by providers in the Otolaryngology Section at the Phoenix VA Health Care System. In addition, the Chief is responsible for developing the scope of practice for employees assigned to Otolaryngology and assuring implementation of quality improvement measures along with developing action plans to meet performance measures with regard to Otolaryngology quality in support of the VISN 22 performance measures.
What You'll Do
- →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.
- →VHA Physician Total Rewards.
- →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.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine.
Personality Fit
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