Overview
Otolaryngologist – Alameda Health System, Oakland, California, United States. Services will be on-site at Highland Hospital, San Leandro Hospital and Alameda Hospital.
Responsibilities
- Provide full-scope ENT services at our ambulatory sites at Highland Hospital, Marina Wellness Center and Eastmont Wellness Center. Surgeries take place at San Leandro Hospital, Alameda Hospital and Highland Hospital.
- Develop a full-service otology program including middle ear reconstruction, mastoidectomy, tympanoplasty, BAHA, stapedectomy, chronic ear disease and balance/vertigo.
- Provide consultation as requested by medical staff, including collaboration with emergency department physicians regarding an expedited response to the Emergency Department when requested.
- Provide care to patients in the hospital using a collaborative, team model of care characterized by supportive physician/staff interaction.
- Organize, attend and participate in Surgery department meetings and other medical staff conferences including continuing education programs.
- Plan and participate in in-service education programs for general surgery residents, mid-level practitioners, nursing and other staff. Work to establish part-time ENT resident coverage for the service from Kaiser Oakland.
- Serve as a professional role model for trainees with peers, patients, families and other members of the health care team.
- Work with primary care physicians to ensure seamless transition from outpatient to hospital care with accurate and timely discharge summaries.
- Cooperate with Alameda Health System in implementing new procedures, controls and systems to promote quality, cost controls, reimbursement functions, standardization of products and equipment, and other requests by AHS.
- Provide effective and timely communications to referring or admitting physicians, patients and families concerning the clinical status of each patient.
- Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by the Division Chief or designee.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree is required.
- Experience: Completion of approved post-graduate residency training in Otolaryngology from an accredited hospital or medical center.
- Licenses/Certifications: Board certified or eligible in Otolaryngology; possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of California; valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Number.
- Pay: Pay range: TBD. Alameda Health System offers eligible positions a comprehensive benefits program.
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