Otolaryngology Physician

Job Description
Join a dynamic hospital based ENT service delivering comprehensive otolaryngology care to adult patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings. This locum tenens assignment offers a focused three day weekly schedule with full clinical duties, surgical cases, and overnight call responsibility. Ideal for board certified ENT physicians seeking a short term, high impact role in a busy tertiary care environment.

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Outpatient Clinic / Hospital / Inpatient
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: Friday Sunday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (with 24 hour overnight call each day)
• Patient Population: Adult (18 + years)
• Location: Dallas, TX
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non local candidates

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

• Provide comprehensive otolaryngology evaluations and management in the outpatient clinic.
• Admit, evaluate, and treat adult inpatients requiring ENT care.
• Perform a broad range of ENT surgeries, including endoscopic sinus, septal, laryngoscopy, tracheotomy, thyroidectomy, and complex head and neck procedures.
• Participate in daily rounding for both assigned and unassigned patients.
• Respond to overnight call for emergency ENT consultations, admissions, and procedural assistance (response time minutes).
• Document all encounters using Athena or Cerner EMR systems.

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery.
• Completed fellowship (required).
• Active Texas medical license (compact license not accepted).
• Minimum of 50 ENT case logs within the past 24 months.
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, ABLS, and PALS (current).
• Ability to obtain temporary privileges (granted).

• Clinical: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday through Sunday.
• Call: 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM the following day on each scheduled day (Friday, Saturday, Sunday).
• Expected call response: minutes.

• Proficiency in a wide spectrum of otolaryngologic surgeries and procedures.
• Strong clinical decision making for inpatient and outpatient ENT cases.
• Familiarity with Athena and Cerner EMR platforms.
• Excellent communication and teamwork with nursing, PA/NP, and support staff.
• Ability to manage emergency call situations efficiently.