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

Job Description

Job Description

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 OPTIONS

• 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 one year before switching to a wRVU production contract. Note: A 5% reduction applies for those not yet board certified, with salary adjustments made upon certification.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Contract Duration: 2 years
• Vacation: 29 days of paid time off (PTO), plus an additional 5 days of PTO when achieving 75th percentile wRVUs.
• CME/Books & Journals: 5 days of PTO and up to $5,000 for continuing medical education.
• Deferred Compensation: 457b plan allowing deferral up to the IRS limit of $22,500 annually before taxes, with no matching contributions.
• Retirement/Savings Plan: 403b plan permitting deferral up to the IRS limit of $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 pay.
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000 paid directly to the moving company.
• Malpractice Insurance: Coverage provided under a claims-made policy, with limits of $2,000,000 per claim and $6,000,000 aggregate.
• Health Insurance: A small premium is deducted from the physician's paycheck.
• Liquidated Damages: A non-compete clause of 70 miles for 2 years, or liquidated damages equivalent to one year’s salary.
• CERP (Pay for Call) Program: Details to be provided by the VP of Finance.
• Bonus Opportunities: Potential bonuses up to 10% of salary.
• Medical School Loan Repayment: Up to $200,000, with $25,000 per year contingent on service commitment.
• Residency Stipend: Up to $25,000, requiring a service commitment of up to 2 years.
• Sign-On Bonus: 15% of base salary, capped at $100,000, paid upon contract signing and forgiven over 2-4 years.

PRACTICE INFORMATION

Location: ENT Associates, Suite 202, Fulton Building, 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: 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off, with opportunities for additional compensation through the CERP program.

STAFFING AND CASELOAD

• Team: Includes Dr. George Shahade, Amy Kilburn (CNP), an Audiologist, 2 LPNs, 2 Office Assistants, and a Surgery Scheduler.
• Patient Load: Expected to see 20-25 patients daily initially, with the potential to see more if desired.

PROCEDURES AND EQUIPMENT

• Office Procedures: 6-8 procedures daily, including Nasal Endoscopy, Laryngoscopy, Tube Insertion, and Vestibular Testing.
• Hospital Procedures: Varies with OR block time, including Nasal Endoscopy with Cautery, Adenoidectomy, Septoplasty, Micro-Laryngoscopy with Biopsy, and Tonsillectomy, utilizing advanced equipment such as the Medtronic Navigation System and Microscope.

PRACTICE EXPECTATIONS

We are looking for a dedicated, personable team player who is committed to providing patient-centered care and can collaborate effectively with our staff.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Hospital Capacity: 248 staffed beds
• Service Area: 250,000 residents
• Established: 1966 as a not-for-profit organization
• Employment: Over 3,000 staff members
• Medical Staff: 281 professionals
• Teaching Opportunities: Involvement with medical students, residents, and advanced practitioner trainees, with eligibility for Clinical Adjunct Faculty status at a local university.

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