Otolaryngologist

The Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks, in Fayetteville, AR, is seeking a full-time, board certified or board eligible Otolaryngologist . We are fully committed to providing top quality medical care by serving and honoring America’s Veterans.

Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.

Candidates must possess an active, current, unrestricted license in any U.S. State.

Highlights of this opportunity :

• Potential starting base salary range :  $ 225,000-$350,000
• Permanent full-time position
• Daily schedule, To be discussed during interview
• Evaluation for surgical and / or medical treatment of patients presenting with illness or injuries of the head and neck. Practice will be limited to clinical setting
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served within the Surgical Service
• Demonstrate the knowledge of the changes associated with aging and possess the ability to provide care based upon age-related factors as specified on the competence assessment checklist
• Responsible for regular postoperative follow-up, patient teaching and wound care
• Participates in various hospital committees, department and hospital in-service programs
• Performs minor surgical procedures endoscopic sinus surgery, nasal surgery, ear surgery and laryngeal surgery using the best available procedures

VA offers an  exceptional benefits package for physicians, including up to 55 days off annually, affordable health, life, vision, dental, and long-term care insurance, up to 12 weeks of paid paternity / maternity leave, malpractice insurance that includes tail coverage, and more. Working for federal employers allows you to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of service.

Don’t miss this chance to join our team and serve those who have served us! #WorkatVA

Fayetteville is nestled in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, and is an outdoor paradise with hiking, golf, fishing, rafting, boating, and four distinct seasons. Fayetteville is the home of the University of Arkansas "Razorbacks" which provides the community with a college atmosphere. The area is home to several fortune 500 businesses such as Wal-Mart, Tyson Foods, and J. B. Hunt Trucking, who have been generous benefactors for the community and the arts. In the neighboring community of Bentonville, Crystal Bridges Museum has been labeled as one the top 10 must see places in America. Fayetteville has outstanding public schools, excellent parks and trail system and is ranked as 4th "best college sports town" and 8th for business and careers by Forbes Magazine. Fayetteville is ranked as 7th best city in America to work, live and play by Kiplinger. The cost of living is 90% of the national average with affordable housing available in all price ranges.