The Durham VA Medical Center is seeking a board-eligible otolaryngologist to join the Section of Otolaryngology. Competitive applicants should possess a strong commitment to clinical care, collaboration and education. The applicant must have a faculty appointment at a local academic institution.
The primary responsibility for this role will be on-call clinical otolaryngology in a hospital-based ambulatory and inpatient settings. There will also be opportunities to teach medical students, residents and fellows while performing on-call duties in the operating room. Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Work Schedule: Intermittent
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.
Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.
The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
This position is not subject to any of the VA benefits.
byron.collins@va.gov · 919-638-4399
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $0 – $0.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-28.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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