Career Center
Martinsburg, West Virginia
Posted: 12-May-26
Location: Martinsburg, West Virginia
Type: Full Time
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OTOLARYNGOLOGY – SURGICAL SERVICE (1C FACILITY): MON-FRI, 8AM-4:30PM. NO STATE INCOME TAX.
- DC/Baltimore Access + Real Work-Life Balance
- Bread & Butter ENT + 8-4:30 + 50 Days Off
- The VA ENT Job You've Been Waiting For
Stop dreaming about work-life balance. Start living it.
Located just 75 scenic minutes from our nation's capital, the Martinsburg, WV VA Medical Center is seeking a Board-Certified Otolaryngologist to join the General Surgery/ENT Section of our Surgical Service.
Why commute to the Beltway when you can drive through historic battlegrounds to get home by 4:30 PM
Nestled perfectly between the iconic skylines of Washington, D.C. and the historic harbors of Baltimore, MD, Martinsburg offers the "Coolest Small Town" vibe without sacrificing big-city access—or your sanity.
THE DUTIES
You will evaluate, diagnose, admit, treat, and manage patients with diseases, disorders, and injuries of the:
- Ear, nose, throat, head, and neck
- Facial skeleton, upper respiratory tract, and upper alimentary system
Your Scope Includes:
- Operative & Non-Operative Care: Consistent with approved clinical privileges and Level 1C facility capabilities.
- Consultations: Inpatient and outpatient consults + follow-up care for patients referred by other clinical services and affiliated outpatient clinics.
- Emergency Coverage: Provide emergency and on-call otolaryngology services as assigned (consistent with granted privileges).
- Diagnostics: Order, interpret, and act upon diagnostic studies; implement treatment plans consistent with VHA standards.
- Teaching: Educate and mentor medical students, interns, residents, technicians, and other physicians.
- Team Collaboration: Participate in surgical staff briefings, interdisciplinary care coordination, and continuity of care across services.
- Compliance: Maintain current licensure, board certification, credentialing, privileging, and completion of all required mandatory education/training.
THE WORK SCHEDULE (Yes, it’s real):
Monday through Friday, 08:00 AM – 4:30 PM
THE PERKS:
- Generous PTO: 26 days annual leave + 13 days sick leave + 11 Federal holidays
- Retirement: FERS (Federal Employees Retirement System) + TSP with up to 5% match
- Malpractice: $0 premium – Full FTCA coverage
- Taxes: No state income tax on your salary in West Virginia
- Relocation: Negotiable recruitment/relocation incentive
THE LOCATION:
- Airports: Dulles (IAD) and BWI ~90 minutes; Eastern WV Regional (MRB) is local.
- Skiing: Wisp Resort (MD) & Timberline Mountain (WV) – powder days are a short drive.
- Wildlife: Sleep Creek Wildlife Management Area (23,000 acres of hiking, birding, hunting).
- History: Antietam National Battlefield, Harpers Ferry, and countless historic markers.
- Food & Festivals: Berkeley Springs' culinary scene, Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival, and farm-to-table everywhere.
Requirements:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD/DO) from an accredited institution
- Graduate of an ACGME-accredited Otolaryngology residency
- Board Certification by the American Board of Otolaryngology
- Active, unrestricted U.S. medical license
Ready to serve those who served—without sacrificing your weekends or evenings?
Send CV to: terrance.anderson@va.gov
