Pediatric Otolaryngology Opportunity, Carilion Clinic - Roanoke, VA

Overview

Carilion Clinic and the Department of Surgery, Section of Otolaryngology in Roanoke, Virginia are accepting CV's for a Pediatric Otolaryngologist or General Otolaryngologist with the ability to treat both children and adults to join our growing team of nine Otolaryngologists, five Advanced Clinical Practitioner’s, five Audiologists and one audiology assistant in a clinic-based, academic program with remarkable opportunities in teaching, research, and clinical otolaryngology.

Great opportunity to join a dynamic, academic multi-specialty group practice providing comprehensive, multi-disciplinary care for adults and children.

Based in the Level One 763-bed Trauma and Academic Center, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, our program provides comprehensive otolaryngology coverage to over one million people in a large, rural, multi-state area.

Otolaryngology services are also provided in several other Carilion hospitals, including Carilion New River Valley Medical Center, Carilion Giles Community Hospital, and Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital.

The section also operates clinics in three satellite locations in the region, with plans to open two additional sites within the next year.

Clinical pathology is exceptionally broad, and our otolaryngologists perform the full breadth of procedures of all levels of complexity.

Carilion Clinic is a progressive, emerging leader in American healthcare dedicated to improving outcomes and enhancing value for every patient, while advancing the quality of care through medical education and research.

A physician-led, multi-specialty, not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Roanoke, VA, Carilion Clinic operates 7 hospitals, 282 outpatient clinics, 788 physicians representing more than 75+ specialties, along with 314 residents and fellows in 28 accredited ACGME programs.

Education and research activities and opportunities abound through our intimate relationships with the Virginia Tech Carillon School of Medicine (VTCSOM), the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, and Virginia Tech proper.

We are actively involved in the education of medical students, residents from multiple CC-VTC and outside training programs, allied health science students, and Virginia Tech undergraduate and graduate students.

We currently provide clinical training for senior residents from the otolaryngology residency at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth with the goal to establish our own residency program.

The CC-VTC system stands on the brink of unprecedented expansion and opportunity through the burgeoning relationship with Virginia Tech.

The position requires an academic appointment at VTCSOM.

Other requirements include :

• MD / DO, Board Certification in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
• Fellowship Training in Pediatric Otolaryngology, or ability to cover both Peds and Adults
• Evidence of strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Interest in teaching and / or research

The Roanoke Valley is a multicultural metro area of over 300,000 located at the southern tip of Virginia's spectacular Shenandoah Valley, surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains with never-ending vistas.

The region offers affordable housing, exceptional outdoor activities, and extensive cultural, professional, and educational opportunities.

Carilion Clinic is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We embrace a diverse workforce and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates without regard to Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Protected Vet

Practice Description

Carilion Clinic Otolaryngology has a history of high quality otolaryngology care, full-service, outstanding audiology support with state-of-the-art technology, superb operative facilities, and excellent radiology support.

A transformation to an academic clinic model included the opening of VTCSOM (Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine) and VTCRI (Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute) in 2014, with continual growth to both.

In addition, senior otolaryngology residents from the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth rotate in our center along with Carilion Clinic residents in other specialties and medical students from VTCSOM and adjacent centers with the goal to establish our own Otolaryngology Residency.

Practice Setting

New, modern state-of-the-art office offering full time audiology support, Vestibular testing, Hearing Aids, Cochlear Implant, and ABR's

Facility Description

One of the largest hospitals in the state, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital (CRMH) is a 703-bed hospital with an additional 60-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

The facility recently completed a large expansion project, adding a new Emergency Department, Labor and Delivery unit and the Carilion Clinic Children's Hospital complete with a Pediatric Emergency Room.

Now in it's second century of providing premiere healthcare services, CRMH also features a Level I trauma center. In addition to offering high-tech services, the hospital is home to 26 Graduate Medical Education Programs affiliated with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, University of Virginia and Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Patients have access to nearby specialty clinics, family medical centers, and a host of personalized treatment options, making this the region's most comprehensive group of healthcare providers.

Location Description

The Roanoke Valley region of Virginia is a metro area of over 300,000 and has consistently been rated among the "best places to live" in the nation.

Roanoke is located at the southern tip of Virginia's spectacularly beautiful Shenandoah Valley surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, Appalachian Trail and close to the stunning 22,0000-acre Smith Mountain Lake.

The area offers sensational outdoor activities but also a surprising array of sports and cultural activities from fine dining, to multiple musical venues and playhouses, to symphonies and ballets.

Access to major air-travel hubs is remarkably easy through the Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport, along with AmTrak Service.

The weather features mild winters, an abundance of sunshine, and extended spring and autumn seasons. The region features highly ranked schools and universities, and has been coined "the best kept secret in the East".

Community Description

The Roanoke Valley is a metropolitan area of more than 300,000, nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Roanoke has amenities that you'd expect from a dynamic urban center, without losing the charming feeling of a smaller place.

Expansion Management named Roanoke Valley one of its Five-Start Communities for quality of life. The ranking is based on a reasonable cost of living, affordable housing, low crime, excellent transportation access, good public schools, proximity to community colleges and universities, and educated workforce and low taxes.

• Mild weather and four seasons
• Bike the Blue Ridge Parkway and hike the legendary Appalachian Trail
• Boating, camping, swimming at Smith Mountain Lake, 500 miles of shoreline
• Theater, symphony, ballet, opera, fine arts, and museums
• Two hours to ski resorts, with chalets or five-star lodging
• US Department of Education has recognized Roanoke Valley Schools for being among the nation's best.
• Roanoke County, Roanoke City and Salem City school systems have Advanced Placement classes and the international Baccaulareate program.
• Nationally ranked & internationally acclaimed colleges and universities
• The National Civic League named Roanoke an All-American City six times
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