Department of Veterans Affairs
Otolaryngology ( ENT) - Head & Neck Surgeon opportunity to give back to those wh
Department of Veterans Affairs, Bay Pines, Florida, United States, 33504
The Bay Pines VA is seeking a board certified/board eligible physician who has successfully completed a residency program in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Fellowship training in head and neck surgical oncology and microvascular surgery required.The physician will provide a full range of medical, procedural, and surgical care in general Otolaryngology to adult patients, with a primary focus in surgical care, including microvascular reconstruction, of head and neck cancer patients. A physician able to perform advanced endoscopic sinus surgery in addition to the skills listed above is also preferred. The position encompasses a mixture of inpatient and outpatient care. Call responsibilities are included in the position. The physician will also participate in resident and medical student conferences and educational activities.Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday-7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
VA Benefits
Paid Time Off:26 Days
paid annual (vacation/personal) leave13 Days
paid sick leave
each year with no limit on accumulation11
Federal holidays
with pay annually5 Days
paid absence
to attend approved CME coursesInsurance:Health Insurance : VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA). Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available.Dental & Vision : Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA).VA employees have the option to use
Flexible Spending Accounts , which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan.Term life insurance , family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government.Long-term care insurance
is available as an option.Federal Retirement Plan:VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a
three-tiered retirement plan
composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan.How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the
VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary
each pay period for a
total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6%
of the employee’s salary.Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2020, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $19,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $25,500.The Federal Government also provides an
automatic basic contribution (1% of salary)
and
up to 4% of salary in matching contributions , depending on the amount of the employee contribution.For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension.In addition to FERS, VA provides
health care insurance coverage for retired personnel .Disability RetirementEmployees are
vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service .Contact InformationFaozia MouradFaozia.Mourad@va.gov
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Monday-Friday-7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
VA Benefits
Paid Time Off:26 Days
paid annual (vacation/personal) leave13 Days
paid sick leave
each year with no limit on accumulation11
Federal holidays
with pay annually5 Days
paid absence
to attend approved CME coursesInsurance:Health Insurance : VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA). Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available.Dental & Vision : Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA).VA employees have the option to use
Flexible Spending Accounts , which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan.Term life insurance , family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government.Long-term care insurance
is available as an option.Federal Retirement Plan:VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a
three-tiered retirement plan
composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan.How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the
VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary
each pay period for a
total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6%
of the employee’s salary.Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2020, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $19,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $25,500.The Federal Government also provides an
automatic basic contribution (1% of salary)
and
up to 4% of salary in matching contributions , depending on the amount of the employee contribution.For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension.In addition to FERS, VA provides
health care insurance coverage for retired personnel .Disability RetirementEmployees are
vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service .Contact InformationFaozia MouradFaozia.Mourad@va.gov
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