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Community Health Systems lists this Otolaryngology Physician opportunity in poplar bluff, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Opportunity: Build Your Vision with Hospital Backing We are seeking an entrepreneurial Board Certified/Board Eligible Otolaryngologist to establish, lead, and grow a comprehensive ENT service line. This is a rare chance to step into a market with overwhelming community demand, zero local competition, and the financial stability of a hospital-employed model.
If you are looking for the autonomy to design a practice tailored to your clinical interests without the financial risks of private practice this is the opportunity for you.
Quick Facts: Practice & Lifestyle Clinical Breakdown: Spend approximately 3 days in the OR and 2 days in the clinic per week, with an expected clinic volume of about 40 patients per day.
Schedule & Call: Enjoy flexible scheduling options and a highly manageable call requirement of only 10 days per month.
Facility & Technology: Practice in a beautiful, modern hospital (built in 2013) equipped with a Da Vinci Xi robotic platform, Cerner EMR in the main hospital and Athena EMR in the clinic.
Your Practice, Your Scope Enjoy a thriving, bread-and-butter ENT practice with immediate dedicated OR block time and an attached medical office building for seamless clinic access. You have complete flexibility to shape your case mix:
Core Procedures: Comprehensive ENT care, thyroid surgery, sinus surgery, tracheostomies, and endoscopic procedures.
Subspecialty Growth: Full administrative support to build out facial plastic surgery, allergy services, advanced sinus procedures, or a sleep medicine program (sleep lab space is already available).
Academic Opportunities: Optional participation in teaching our Internal Medicine residents.
Streamlined Logistics: All surgeries are performed exclusively at the hospital no travel .
Built-In Success: A Massive Referral Engine You will not have to wait to build a patient panel. Step into an immediate, high-volume practice fueled by an incredibly robust and loyal referral network:
15 Hospital-employed primary care providers.
15+ Independent primary care providers and APPs in a large local group.
Strong partnerships with a local Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and surrounding community organizations.
Modern Facilities & Comprehensive Support Practice in a beautiful, modern hospital featuring 10 spacious operating suites. You will be supported by:
24/7 Anesthesia physician coverage.
Hospital-employed Emergency Medicine and Hospitalist teams to manage admissions.
An active, multidisciplinary tumor board.
Contracted laser technology access when required.
Lucrative Compensation & Benefits We provide a highly competitive financial package designed to reward your expertise, productivity, and leadership.
High Earning Potential: Competitive base salary paired with lucrative productivity incentives.
Generous Perks: Substantial sign-on bonus and comprehensive relocation assistance.
Total Rewards: Full comprehensive benefits package and professional liability insurance (including tail coverage).
Immigration Support: Visa sponsorship available (J-1 and H-1B candidates are highly encouraged to apply).
The Ideal Candidate Board Certified or Board Eligible in Otolaryngology (Fellowship training is preferred but not required).
Comfortable managing a busy bread-and-butter ENT caseload.
Entrepreneurial, collegial, and excited about the prospect of building a service line from the ground up.
Committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care.
Take the next step: If you are ready to elevate your career while making a lasting, positive impact in our community, we invite you to apply today.
About the Hospital Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is a 410-bed acute care hospital serving southeast Missouri as a regional medical center. The hospital provides comprehensive services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, oncology, nephrology, pulmonary and sleep medicine, wound care and hyperbaric services, and urology. The hospital also supports care delivery through outreach clinics offering family practice services in surrounding communities.
Community Poplar Bluff is the county seat of Butler County and serves as a regional hub for healthcare, education, and business in southeast Missouri. Nestled among the Ozark foothills, the community offers outdoor recreation, festivals such as the Black River Festival and The Butler County Fair , and a balance of small-town living with regional access.
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