Physician (Otolaryngologist)

Veterans Health AdministrationCape Coral, Florida, FloridaPosted 3mo agoattending physician

~$535,000SalaryDrMarket Context

Reported by 17 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

OtolaryngologyMonday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM · On-call availability required; must promptly respond to calls when contactedFPay transparency

Overview

The package

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Full-time outpatient otolaryngologist (general ENT) position at the Lee County VA Healthcare Center in Cape Coral, FL and Bay Pines VA, providing adult surgical and non-surgical ENT care with participation in resident/student education. The role follows a standard Monday–Friday daytime schedule with federal pay, benefits, and an authorized sign-on bonus.

$535,000 SalaryDr market context available for comparison
Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM · On-call availability required; must promptly respond to calls when contacted
11 weeks PTO or vacation disclosed
Outpatient with some inpatient participation · VA Healthcare Center (Federal) · Primarily outpatient and outpatient surgery; limited inpatient involvement (discharge planning, interdisciplinary care)
Teaching responsibilities or academic setting indicated

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Posted pay vs real comps

$449k$535k$621k

Physician-reported range Reported median

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

Type: SalaryDr Market Context
Market context: $449,000 – $621,100
Structure: salary
Signing bonus: $0
Loan repayment: $0
PTO: 11 weeks

$449k$535k$621k

Physician-reported range Reported median

This is SalaryDr Market Context computed from 17 verified physician submissions (region cohort). It is not the employer's posted pay. The employer did not disclose pay.

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Employer

Veterans Health Administration

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EHR

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Source

Government source

Facility & Community

Cape Coral, Florida, Florida

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Facility details

Practice setting: Outpatient with some inpatient participation
Facility type: VA Healthcare Center (Federal)
Patient population: Adult veterans

Community snapshot

Peer median

$525k

44 reports · national

Active supply

1 in Cape Coral, Florida

Transparent pay

0/2

state roles with reviewed pay

Work-life

4.3/5

4 physician reports

Cost of living

104

above U.S. avg (100) · BEA Regional Price Parities

Schools

-0.6

grade levels vs U.S. avg · NAEP 2024

44 SalaryDr Otolaryngology reports in national show a $525,000 median.

2 active Otolaryngology roles in Florida, including 1 in Cape Coral, Florida; 0 include reviewed transparent pay.

Physicians in this comparison cohort report 4.2/5 average job satisfaction.

Work Design

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Call burden: On-call availability required; must promptly respond to calls when contacted
Shift type: Days
Inpatient / outpatient: Primarily outpatient and outpatient surgery; limited inpatient involvement (discharge planning, interdisciplinary care)
Coverage model: Two-site coverage: Lee County VA Healthcare Center (Cape Coral, FL) and Bay Pines VA
Admin burden: Coding of patient encounters, committee service, peer review, mandatory meetings, discharge planning documentation
FTE: 1
Teaching: Yes
Research: Yes
Supervises APPs: No

Visa & Eligibility

Remote: No
Visa sponsorship: yes
J-1 waiver: No
H-1B: No

Source & Verification

Source: Government source
Salary label: SalaryDr Market Context
First seen: 2 wk ago
Last verified: 2 wk ago
Extraction confidence: 62%

Full description

This is a full-time position for a board eligible or certified otolaryngologist to provide care in an outpatient setting at the Lee County VA Healthcare Center in Cape Coral, FL, and the Bay Pines VA. The applicant must be able to diagnose and manage diseases of the ears, nose, sinuses, larynx, mouth, and throat as well as structures of the neck and face and be able to perform appropriate procedures and surgery when indicated. Fellowship training is not required but is welcome. Duties include, but are not limited to: Participate in resident and medical student conferences and educational activities. Primarily encompasses outpatient care and outpatient surgery. Will provide a full range of medical, procedural, and surgical care in general Otolaryngology to adult patients. Must participate effectively in team meetings and treatment planning conferences and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members in a manner that enhances coordination of comprehensive patient care. Serving on hospital committees and peer review programs. You will be responsible for completing patient encounter notes and correctly coding visits in accordance with coding guidelines. Working with inpatients the provider will participate in discharge planning and interdisciplinary patient care plan activities. Promptly respond to calls when contacted. Expected to attend mandatory meetings and any other meeting or focus group assigned to the physician. Support education, research activities, and emergency preparedness goals of the Medical Center. Must demonstrate continuing medical education relevant to their specialty. Meets the needs of customers while supporting VA missions. Communicates and treats customers in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Is Authorized Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Monday-Friday-7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

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Physician (Otolaryngologist)

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