Board Certified Otolaryngologist (ENT Surgeon) - Federal Contract

Board Certified Otolaryngologist (ENT Surgeon)

Oklahoma City VA Health Care System | Oklahoma City, OK | Full Time and Part Time rotational positions (2.3 FTE across 3 providers) | Monday–Friday; clinic 0800–1630, OR 0700–1530

Position Overview

We are recruiting three Board Certified Otolaryngologists to provide on-site ENT clinic and surgical coverage for Veterans at the Oklahoma City VA Health Care System, 921 NE 13th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104 (solicitation 36C25926Q0512). The contract requires 2.0 FTE on site daily plus an additional 0.3 FTE every other week. Coverage is shared across a rotating team of credentialed providers. The estimated period of performance is December 15, 2026 through December 14, 2027, and the contract is a new requirement.

Key Responsibilities

• Staff the ENT clinic on scheduled clinic days (Tuesday and Friday, and every other Wednesday, 0800–1630) and be physically present at the scheduled start time.
• Operate in the OR on scheduled OR days (Monday and Thursday, and every other Wednesday, 0700–1530 with an unpaid 30-minute lunch). The 0.3 FTE rotation covers clinic every other Tuesday and Thursday and OR every other Wednesday.
• Provide the full range of general otolaryngology care, including otology (tympanotomy, mastoidectomy, ventilation tubes), nasal and sinus surgery (septoplasty, endoscopic sinus surgery), head and neck benign and malignant tumors, larynx procedures, tonsillectomy, and sleep apnea surgery.
• Perform on-site and remote consultations and emergent ENT surgical care as needed.
• Document care in VA systems, complete post-operative follow-up, and meet VA clinic wait-time and consult-completion standards.
• Participate in OPPE, FPPE and low-volume provider evaluations. FPPE applies after 90 days of service for newly credentialed providers.
• Record time through the required shift check-in and check-out emails; only hours worked are billed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (ABOto-HNS).
• Current, full and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state, territory, or DC. No license ever restricted, suspended, revoked, surrendered pending action, or denied on application.
• Current DEA registration, NPI, BLS and ACLS (or equivalent), and current professional liability coverage.
• Recent, relevant ENT experience within the past two years, with de-identified procedure logs showing activity within the past 24 months.
• Ability to be credentialed and privileged by the OKC VAHCS under VHA Directives 1100.20 and 1100.21, including fingerprinting and a favorably adjudicated background check.
• Fluent in reading, writing and speaking English. Primary source verification of all licenses and certifications is required.
• Preferred: fellowship training; subspecialty strength in sleep medicine or rhinology/sinus surgery. Local candidates are prioritized.

Compensation

Rate depends on experience and certifications. Local candidates receive a taxable hourly rate. Candidates who reside more than 50 miles from the OKC VAHCS also receive a non-taxable per diem and a one-time travel allowance. Taxable rate and per diem are shown separately, followed by the blended rate.

Lodging and meals reimbursement requires documentation of permanent residency and proof of payment, per contract terms.

Application Process

• Signed Letter of Intent
• Current CV
• Physician license
• Board certification
• DEA registration
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• Three professional references are required with your application.