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Physician – Otolaryngologist

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time physician job as an otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat surgeon) at the VA Central California Health Care System in Fresno, CA, part of the Veterans Health Administration. It is an open continuous announcement with one vacancy, and it offers a sign-on bonus and student loan repayment help. The work is a regular weekday day shift.

1 vacancy

It may close early. Yes. The announcement may close before the closing date if the job is filled another way. Cut-off dates for referral start November 4, 2026 and repeat every two weeks.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

Open to the public and to current federal employees of the VA. You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be appointed only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited.

What you would do

  • Evaluate and treat patients who need ENT surgery or other care.
  • Screen inpatients and outpatients to decide if they need more care.
  • Perform histories, physical exams, and major and minor surgeries.
  • Prescribe medicines and order tests such as lab work, x-rays, and CT scans.
  • Teach and train UCSF Fresno residents and fellows on VA surgery rotations.
  • Provide on-call coverage as set by the Service Chief.

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: The announcement lists one to three years of recent surgical experience as preferred. It does not set a grade level for experience.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or an equivalent osteopathic degree (DO) from an approved school. You must also have finished residency training in an approved core specialty program that leads to board certification. Board certification or board eligibility in Otolaryngology is also required.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
  • Board certified or board eligible in Otolaryngology

How to apply well

What to send:

  • C.V. and/or resume (the 2-page resume rule does not apply to this job)
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • Other documents may be requested later in the process

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications. Your application, resume, and C.V. will be verified, and errors or omissions may affect your consideration. Veterans' preference applies when candidates are about equally qualified.

Tips for this job:

  • Include proof of board certification or board eligibility in Otolaryngology with your application.
  • If you want student loan repayment, apply for EDRP within four months of appointment, and check that you are not a former participant.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, upload your DD-214 and any SF-15 proof in the application.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm. On-call coverage as set by the Service Chief. Travel is not required.

Incentives and relocation: A recruitment and relocation sign-on bonus is authorized. The Education Debt Reduction Program (student loan repayment, up to $200,000) is available, but you must apply within four months of appointment. Former EDRP participants cannot apply. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, with limited exceptions for non-citizens
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with a REAL ID-compliant form of ID
  • TB testing and immunization evaluations
  • Required seasonal flu vaccination (or approved exemption)
  • May be required to serve a probationary period
  • Physical demands: lifting 15-44 pounds, standing or walking 3-5 hours, and other physical tasks

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$335,000 – $385,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Fresno, California
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
OCA-CBSW-13105852-27-MF

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