Ears, Nose, Throat (ENT) physician

Location : The Cheyenne River Indian Health Service Hospital in Eagle Butte, South Dakota . Company : Sanford Federal.

Job Type : Independent Vendor.

Salary : Competitive.

Job Description / Scope of Work : Sanford Federal, is seeking ENT Physician to provide ENT services 1 day per week as needed in support of the monthly ENT clinics during the term of the Project.

Responsibilities :

Perform individual ENT examinations using the operating microscope nashopharyngeal and laryngeal mirrors, nasal speculum, head mirror, fiber-optic flexible endoscope, curettes, alligator forceps, suction.

• Utilizes audiometric and tympanometric data performed by the Project ENT Physician. -Provide Allergy Testing and follow up.
• Provide examination, diagnosis, and follow-up and recommend treatment plans as part of the patient assessment.
• Perform routine clinical procedures as part of the clinical examination, such as the following listed below :
• Cautery and paper patch of small tympanic membrane perforations;
• Microscopic ear examinations
• Removal of cerumen
• Removal of foreign bodies of ear and nose
• Microscopic cleaning of mastoid cavities
• Flexible nasophyngoscopy-laryngoscopy
• Instruct and counsel patients, parents, and / or family members regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of ENT disorders.
• Provides ENT coverage in the event of any post-op complications.
• The provision of comprehensive direct patient care services and serves as a referral source non-surgical management of patients with ENT disorders.
• The ENT Physician consultant provides phone consultation services to assure proper management of patients presenting at Cheyenne River Service Unit ENT with complications and emergencies.
• Improve the coordination of care between ENT and ENT patients. Improve the quality of care for ENT patients.
• As requested, meet with Family and / or Pediatric providers who provide medical care.
• Regular and routine consultation with CRSU and Family Practitioner.
• Review of care provided to ENT patients.
• Establishes inter-personal and intra-departmental relationships to enhance optimal patient care.
• Ensures a safe work environment and employee safe work habits.
• Demonstrates competent and effective oral and written communication.

Requirments :

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) / CERTIFIED EDUCATION UNITS (CEU) REQUIREMENTS. Maintain CME and review pertinent journals, books and publications.

Health care providers registered or certified by the national / medical associations shall continue to meet the minimum standards for CME to remain current.

CME hours shall be reported to the credentials office for tracking by the Clinical Director.

• LICENSURE / REGISTRATION. Vendor must maintain a current active and unrestricted license in at least one of the 50 United States or US territories.
• CERTIFICATION. Board certified in field of specialty is favorable.
• FORMAL EDUCATION. The ENT Physician must possess an ASHA accredited graduate degree from an accredited
• American College or University.
• EXPERIENCE. The ENT Physician must have a minimum of 5 years of experience within ENT to include fellow and residency time within the past 36 months prior to ENT Physician beginning performance at Cheyenne River Health Center.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CP

Job Type : Part Time

License / Certification :

Certified by an accredited program (Required)

Work Location : In person