OTOLARYNGOLOGIST NEEDED IN COLUMBIA, SC-UP TO 200K STUDENT LOAN REIMBURSEMENT AND OUTSTANDING FEDERA
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Application
Details
Posted: 25-Sep-24
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Physicians/Surgeons
Sector:
Hospital, Public and Private
Required Education:
MD/DO
Internal Number: 123
OTOLARYNGOLOGIST NEEDED IN COLUMBIA, SC-UP TO 200K STUDENT LOAN REIMBURSEMENT AND OUTSTANDING FEDERAL VA PACKAGE!
Join the most noble mission, succeed professionally, and maintain a healthy work-life balance here at the Dorn VA Columbia SC Health Care System!
The WJB Dorn Columbia, SC, Veterans Affairs Medical Center is seeking a BE/BCOtolaryngologist to join our team.
The incumbent is accountable to the Chief of Surgery, for assuring the most effective delivery of care in the ENT inpatient and outpatient setting while meeting or exceeding compliance standards.
Participates in all aspects of a general Otolaryngology program, to include clinical, administrative, academic, and research components if warranted.
The incumbent is responsible for the structure and details of physician-rounding schedules and after-hours coverage systems relevant to the care of the surgical patient.
Benefits:
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), astudent loan payment reimbursement program up to $200k.
Recruitment/Relocation incentive offered.
Pay: Up to $400k p/year, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases 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) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting, VA contributes 16.6% to pension ) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA 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: up to $1000 p/year Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - some occasions may require work outside of this core schedule as this is a 24/7 hospital facility. Subject to change based on agency needs.
About us:
The Columbia VA Health Care System is a tertiary care teaching hospital providing the highest-level quality complex care with services ranging from cardio-thoracic and neurosurgery to primary and mental health care. We have a medical research program for approximately 91,000 Veterans across South Carolina. This health care system includes a full range of inpatient and outpatient care. Here at the VA, we don’t treat patients, we serve our nations Veterans. Dorn VAMC is affiliated with the University of South Carolina (USC) School of Medicine and provides teaching services for students and residents. USC is the state's flagship research university with Schools of Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, Pharmacy, and an active Graduate School.
The Dorn VAMC can be found in Columbia, South Carolina, where Southern charm meets vibrant culture! Nestled in the heart of the Palmetto State, Columbia boasts a prime location with easy access to stunning natural landscapes & historic landmarks. Enjoy mild winters & balmy summers, perfect for exploring the city's attractions. Columbia offers four-season outdoor activity with several championship golf courses in the area and is a short drive from the mountains and the beach and is located near Lake Murray, a 50,000-acre lake with boating and recreational opportunities. Columbia invites you to experience Southern hospitality at every turn.
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.