ENT (Oklahoma City, OK)

This position is contingent on contract award.

This position will support the US Department of Veterans Affairs Critical Staffing Program.  The person in this position will represent International SOS Government Medical Services Inc. and provide services outlined below: 

International SOS Government Medical Services Inc. is looking for an individual who is an experienced Otolaryngologist or ear nose and throat (ENT) specialist is to diagnose and treat disorders related to the ears nose throat and related structures of the head and neck. This physician provides comprehensive care for conditions such as allergies sinusitis hearing loss and throat disorders and performs surgical procedures when necessary to restore or improve function and health. 

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing Otolaryngology care and clinical services. 
• Be present on time for any scheduled clinics and surgeries as documented by physical presence in the clinic or operating room at the scheduled start time.  
• Provide comprehensive clinical otolaryngology services including the full range of ENT procedures: Typical surgical procedures include but are not limited to thyroidectomy parotidectomy sinus surgery head and neck cancer removal and pan endoscopy. 
• Conduct rounds on postoperative ENT patients in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) and wards.  
• Discuss cases in morbidity and mortality conferences and provide appropriate information to the COR for inclusion in departmental reports.  
• Provide consultative services at the patients bedside if the patient is not ambulatory and in the clinic if the patient is able to report to the outpatient clinic.  
• Schedule procedures for completion within 30 days of the date of the consult.  
• Provide notification of test results for patients receiving care in accordance with VHA Directive 1088 Communicating Test Results to Providers and Patients.  
• Follow all established medication policies and procedures. No sample medications shall be provided to patients.  
• Provide discharge education and follow up instructions that are coordinated with the next care setting for all otolaryngology clinical or surgical patients.  
• Responsible for patient care documentation including pre-operative notes surgery and emergency surgery. 
• Dictate operative report immediately after the procedure. Describe the procedure operative findings and condition of the patient including the name of the staff physician responsible for the procedure and the post-procedure care. It shall be written or countersigned by the staff physician. 
• Review with the patient results progress and the prognosis prior to discharge.  
• Provide surgical services including pre-operative and post-operative evaluation and follow-up in addition to the operative session.  
• All operative sessions performed or supervised by an attending; documentation requirements include: 
  • Timely complete and attested brief operative note in CPRS (VAs electronic patient record system). 
  • Timely complete and dictated operative report authored or co-signed by the attending. 
  • Progress notes or addenda authored by the attending for any change in condition.  
  • Timely complete discharge summary signed by the attending.  
• Provide procedures conducted in an ambulatory setting with the same documentation with the exception of the discharge summary.  
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities and meetings with committee participation as required by the facility Chief of Service Chief of Staff or designee. 
• Attend staff meetings as required by the facility Chief of Service Chief of Staff or designee. 
• Communicate with COR on this requirement and report any conflicts that may interfere with compliance with this requirement. 
• Complete the appropriate QM/PI documentation pertaining to all procedures complications and outcome of examinations. 
• Follow all established patient safety and infection control standards of care. 
• Complete required organizational compliance education including assigned requirements that are client-specified for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies. 
• General Otolaryngologist specialized in Otology (Ears) to include:  
  • Ear  
  • Hearing 
  • Balance  
  • Tympanomastoid  
  • Tympanotomy  
  • Simple mastoidectomy  
  • Radical mastoidectomy  
  • Cochlea implant  
  • Stapedectomy  
  • Bone anchored hearing aid  
  • Ear excision 

This list is non-exhaustive and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above. 

Qualifications :

Basic Requirements/Certifications:  

• Current active full and unrestricted license as a physician from a State the District of Columbia the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or a territory of the United States. 
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalency. 

Education Required: 

• Doctor of Medicine Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association Association of American Medical Colleges Liaison Committee on Medical Education Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. 
• Board Certified /Board Eligible by the American Board of Otolaryngology. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. 
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time. 
• May require bending stooping and lifting up to 25 lbs. 

Other Special Qualifications: 

• Must be able to read write and speak English to effectively communicate. 
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required. 
• Pass/possess VA Public Trust Clearance. 

Additional Information :

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicants background experience skills internal equity and alignment with geographical market data. 

Benefits Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus.  International SOS Government Medical Services Inc. complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws. 

International SOS Government Medical Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal state and local laws. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time