ENT Opportunity in Ohio - $85k+ Sign On Bonus + $200k Medical School Loan Repayment!

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY:

We are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Otolaryngologist to become part of our established, hospital-affiliated General ENT outpatient practice.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

• Option #1: A base salary of $510,000, which aligns with the 50th percentile of MGMA for recent graduates, with additional compensation based on experience, guaranteed for two years. This can transition to a wRVU production contract once targets are surpassed.

• Option #2: A base salary of $632,475, reflecting the 75th percentile of MGMA, guaranteed for the first year, after which it will convert to a wRVU production contract.

* For those who are not yet board certified, the salary will be adjusted to 5% less, with an increase upon certification.

THE TWO-YEAR CONTRACT INCLUDES:

• Vacation: 29 days of paid time off (PTO), plus an additional 5 days of PTO upon achieving 75th percentile wRVUs.
• CME/Books & Journals: 5 days of PTO and funding up to $5,000.
• Deferred Compensation: Participation in a 457b plan, allowing deferral of up to $22,500 annually before taxes, with no matching contributions.
• Retirement/Savings Plan: A 403b plan enabling deferral of up to $22,500 annually before taxes for those under 50, and $30,000 for those over 50, with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 2% of base salary.
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000 provided for moving expenses.
• Malpractice Insurance: Coverage under a claims-made policy with limits of $2,000,000 per claim and $6,000,000 aggregate.
• Health Insurance: A small premium deducted from the paycheck, paid by the physician.
• Liquidated Damages: A non-compete clause of 70 miles for two years, or liquidated damages equivalent to one year’s salary.
• CERP (Pay for Call) Program: Details provided by the VP of Finance.
• Bonus Opportunities: Attractive bonus incentives of up to 10% of salary.
• Medical School Loan Repayment: Up to $200,000 available for repayment ($25,000 per year for each year of service commitment).
• Residency Stipend: Up to $25,000, contingent on a two-year service commitment.
• Sign-On Bonus: 15% of base salary, capped at $100,000, payable upon contract signing and forgiven over 2-4 years.

PRACTICE DETAILS:

• Location: Our ENT Associates practice is situated at the Fulton Building, Suite 202, Portsmouth, OH 45662.

• Office Hours: Monday to Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

• Call Schedule: A rotation of two weeks on and two weeks off, with the opportunity to earn extra compensation through the CERP (Pay for Call) Program.

• Staffing: The team includes Dr. George Shahade, Amy Kilburn (CNP), an Audiologist, two LPNs, and two Office Assistants, along with a Surgery Scheduler.

• Patient Load: Initially expected to see 20-25 patients daily, with the potential to increase this number if desired.

• Office Procedures: Anticipated to perform 6-8 procedures daily, including Nasal Endoscopy, Laryngoscopy, and Tube Insertion, utilizing scopes, aspirators, and vestibular testing equipment.

• Hospital Procedures: Varies based on OR block time, including Nasal Endoscopy with Cautery, Adenoidectomy, Septoplasty, Micro-Laryngoscopy with Biopsy, Tonsillectomy, and Tube Insertion, using advanced equipment such as the Medtronic Navigation System and Microscope.

• PRACTICE EXPECTATIONS: We are looking for a dedicated, personable team player who prioritizes patient-centered care and collaborates effectively with colleagues and staff.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Learn more about our organization: Beds: 248 staffed | Service Area: 250,000 | Established in 1966 as a not-for-profit | Employs: over 3,000 | Medical Staff: 281

Teaching Opportunities: We host Medical Students, Residents, and Advanced Practitioner trainees, with staff eligible for Clinical Adjunct Faculty status with Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and criminal background check.