Job Summary
Job Description
Looking for work/life balance, outstanding benefits and resources to provide high quality care? Join us in our mission to provide Veterans with the world-class benefits and services they have earned!
The Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, an 1A facility (the most complex in the VA), is actively seeking a fellowship-trained Head and Neck Oncologic Surgeon to join our program in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. Selected candidates will be considered for a faculty appointment at our academic partner, the Indiana University School of Medicine.
Position highlights:
- Opportunity for teaching and academic appointment
- Dedicated OR time with a variety of cases
- Shared call approximately 7–10 days per month
- Robust resources to take care of your patients
- Located in vibrant and affordable Indianapolis, Indiana
- Sign on bonus opportunity
- May qualify for the Education Debt Reduction Program (up to $200K over a 5-year period)
VA offers... a comprehensive total rewards package:
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50–55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible up to 5 day paid absence for CME. Opportunity for Paid Parental leave.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Please contact Candace Fitzgerald to submit your CV and with any questions you have regarding this opportunity.
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This position may require a background check, security clearance, and/or drug screening. Veteran Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. United States Citizenship Required; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Qualifications
MD or DO degree
BE/BC Otolaryngology
Fellowship training in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery and related experience is preferred
Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or District of Columbia.