Otolaryngology -

The Physician ENT provides Ear Nose and Throat (ENT or otolaryngology) services for inpatients outpatients and emergency department patients at Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital. Coordinates and plans ENT/Audiology services. Acts as ENT consultant for providers and patients throughout the Consortium including travel to Juneau Klawock Haines and other rural communities as appropriate. Requires high level skill and medical decisionmaking in the practice of ENT medicine including outpatient evaluations and care plans and decisions regarding the need for surgery. Surgical decisionmaking should be appropriate to the patients needs and facility capacity. Surgical care includes preoperative perioperative and postoperative planning and Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the JobProvides comprehensive ENT surgical services to inpatients outpatients and ED patients at Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital to include clinical evaluations and decisions regarding nonsurgical and surgical therapy and as ENT consultant for SEARHC health care providers throughout Southeast Alaska. Includes field visits to the Ethel Lund Medical Center in Juneau Haines Klawock and other communities as as chief of service or in other leadership positions as requested by the medical director. Participates in all medical staff functions as requested to include quality assurance reviews and medical staff meetings. Leads and supervises Audiologist and Assistant Audiology/ by medical staff bylaws rules and regulations and clinical services policies and Certifications and Licenses RequiredM.D. or D.O. degreeSuccessful completion of an accredited ENT surgical residencyLicensure by the Alaska State Medical BoardBoard eligibility or certification by the American Board of OtolaryngologyBLS Certification required. Certification in ATLS ACLS and PALS is desired but not Required5 years or more experience in otolaryngology is desired but not ofKnowledge of ENT surgical practices and procedures. Knowledge of allopathic medical theories and knowledge of human anatomy and inSurgical skills related to the practice of otolaryngology. Communication skills both verbal and written. Surgical skill related to emergency care in ENT particularly related to advanced airway toAbility to work independently in caring for complex patients. Ability to coordinate care through the operating room and perioperative services teams. Ability to communicate with patients and staff in an open caring and supportive Certifications:Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Alaska State Medical Board Medical Doctor State of Alaska Alaska State Medical Board Physician License State of Alaska Alaska State Medical Board