Physician Otolaryngology - Competitive Salary

Company: iRecruitMD
Location: Mequon
Posted on: March 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist – ENT) Position Summary The Otolaryngologist is a physician responsible for the evaluation, diagnosis, medical management, and surgical treatment of disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck. The physician provides outpatient and inpatient care, performs office-based and operative procedures, and collaborates with primary care providers and other specialists to deliver comprehensive patient care. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Evaluate patients presenting with ear, nasal, sinus, throat, airway, voice, and swallowing disorders - Obtain histories, perform head and neck examinations, and develop differential diagnoses - Order and interpret audiology studies, imaging, endoscopy findings, and pathology reports - Provide medical management of ENT conditions including infections, allergies, and chronic inflammatory disorders - Perform office-based diagnostic and therapeutic procedures - Perform surgical interventions within scope of privileges - Manage airway and urgent ENT conditions including epistaxis and foreign bodies - Coordinate care with audiologists, speech therapists, oncologists, and primary care providers - Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and preventive care - Document clinical encounters and procedures in the electronic medical record - Participate in quality improvement and peer review activities Procedural Scope (Typical) Office-Based - Flexible nasopharyngolaryngoscopy - Cerumen removal and ear debridement - Epistaxis control - Foreign body removal - Incision and drainage of abscesses - Biopsies of head and neck lesions Operative (based on privileges) - Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy - Tympanostomy tube placement - Septoplasty and turbinate reduction - Endoscopic sinus surgery - Excision of head and neck masses - Salivary gland procedures - Airway procedures (e.g., tracheostomy) Conditions Commonly Managed - Otitis media and externa - Hearing loss and tinnitus - Chronic sinusitis and nasal obstruction - Allergic rhinitis - Tonsillitis and pharyngitis - Hoarseness and voice disorders - Dysphagia - Sleep apnea - Head and neck tumors - Salivary gland disorders Practice Settings - Outpatient clinic - Ambulatory surgery center or operating room - Hospital inpatient consult service - Call coverage depending on staffing model Qualifications - Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) - Completion of accredited residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery - Board Certified or Board Eligible in Otolaryngology - Eligible for unrestricted state medical license - DEA certification (if prescribing controlled medications) Core Competencies - Head and neck diagnostic expertise - Surgical and procedural proficiency - Airway management - Patient counseling and communication - Multidisciplinary care coordination Work Environment - Combination of clinic and operative care - Scheduled procedures with on-call responsibilities - Team-based care with nursing, audiology, and ancillary staff support

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