Location: The Cheyenne River Indian Health Service Hospital in Eagle Butte, South Dakota . Company: Sanford Federal.

Job Type: Independent Vendor.

Salary: Competitive.

Job Description/Scope of Work: Sanford Federal, is seeking ENT Physician to provide ENT services 1 day per week as needed in support of the monthly ENT clinics during the term of the Project.

Responsibilities:

Perform individual ENT examinations using the operating microscope nashopharyngeal and laryngeal mirrors, nasal speculum, head mirror, fiber-optic flexible endoscope, curettes, alligator forceps, suction.

-Utilizes audiometric and tympanometric data performed by the Project ENT Physician. -Provide Allergy Testing and follow up.

-Provide examination, diagnosis, and follow-up and recommend treatment plans as part of the patient assessment.

-Perform routine clinical procedures as part of the clinical examination, such as the following listed below:

• Cautery and paper patch of small tympanic membrane perforations; • Microscopic ear examinations

• Removal of cerumen

• Removal of foreign bodies of ear and nose

• Microscopic cleaning of mastoid cavities

• Flexible nasophyngoscopy-laryngoscopy

• Instruct and counsel patients, parents, and/or family members regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of ENT disorders.

• Provides ENT coverage in the event of any post-op complications.

• The provision of comprehensive direct patient care services and serves as a referral source non-surgical management of patients with ENT disorders.

• The ENT Physician consultant provides phone consultation services to assure proper management of patients presenting at Cheyenne River Service Unit ENT with complications and emergencies.

• Improve the coordination of care between ENT and ENT patients. Improve the quality of care for ENT patients.

• As requested, meet with Family and/or Pediatric providers who provide medical care. • Regular and routine consultation with CRSU and Family Practitioner. • Review of care provided to ENT patients.

• Establishes inter-personal and intra-departmental relationships to enhance optimal patient care.

• Ensures a safe work environment and employee safe work habits.

• Demonstrates competent and effective oral and written communication.

Requirments:

• CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) / CERTIFIED EDUCATION UNITS (CEU) REQUIREMENTS. Maintain CME and review pertinent journals, books and publications. Health care providers registered or certified by the national/medical associations shall continue to meet the minimum standards for CME to remain current. CME hours shall be reported to the credentials office for tracking by the Clinical Director.

• LICENSURE/REGISTRATION. Vendor must maintain a current active and unrestricted license in at least one of the 50 United States or US territories.

• CERTIFICATION. Board certified in field of specialty is favorable.

• FORMAL EDUCATION. The ENT Physician must possess an ASHA accredited graduate degree from an accredited • American College or University.

• EXPERIENCE. The ENT Physician must have a minimum of 5 years of experience within ENT to include fellow and residency time within the past 36 months prior to ENT Physician beginning performance at Cheyenne River Health Center. • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CP