Physician Otolaryngology - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Physician – Otolaryngology (ENT) | Medical Director Saranac Lake, New York

POSITION OVERVIEW

Opportunity Type: Permanent Placement | Hospital Employed Schedule: Full-Time Practice Setting: Outpatient and Surgical | Dual Clinical & Leadership Role Salary: $350,000 – $400,000 guaranteed base salary Medical Director Stipend: Available Sign-On Bonus: Negotiable

COMPENSATION

Base Salary: $350,000 – $400,000 annually (commensurate with experience) Medical Director Stipend: Available Sign-On Bonus: Negotiable for qualified candidates Productivity & Quality Bonus: Available

Additional Benefits

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• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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• Employer-matched retirement plan
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• CME allowance and paid CME time
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• Paid malpractice coverage (occurrence-based)
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• Generous PTO and paid holidays
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• Relocation assistance available
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ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a rare dual-role opportunity combining a full-spectrum clinical ENT practice with departmental Medical Director leadership within a mission-driven regional health system serving New York's Adirondack region.

Medical Director Responsibilities

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• Provide clinical and administrative leadership for the ENT department
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• Collaborate with hospital leadership on quality initiatives, service line growth, and strategic planning
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• Participate in peer review, credentialing, and medical staff governance
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• Foster a culture of clinical excellence, patient safety, and team development
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• Support recruitment and onboarding of future ENT providers as the service line expands
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Clinical Responsibilities

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• Provide comprehensive evaluation and management of ENT conditions including disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck
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• Perform surgical procedures including tonsillectomy, sinus surgery (FESS), thyroid/parathyroid surgery, otologic procedures, and laryngoscopy
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• Provide inpatient consultations and collaborate with emergency medicine, primary care, and other specialties
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• Participate in shared call coverage rotation
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REQUIREMENTS

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• MD or DO with Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
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• Eligible for New York State medical licensure
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• Prior leadership or administrative experience preferred but not required
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• Strong interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills
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• Clean malpractice and license history required
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ABOUT THE FACILITY

This leading not-for-profit healthcare system serves New York's Adirondack region with a network that includes a full-service medical center and multiple specialty and primary care clinics across the Tri-Lakes area. With more than 900 employees and 50 physicians across 25 specialties, the organization combines the personalized care of a community hospital with the resources of a regional health system and a legacy of healing spanning more than a century.

ABOUT SARANAC LAKE, NEW YORK

Located within the six-million-acre Adirondack Park, Saranac Lake offers one of the most exceptional quality of life settings in the Northeast. The region features world-class skiing at Whiteface Mountain, hiking the 46 High Peaks, fly-fishing the legendary AuSable River, paddling crystal-clear lakes, and exploring the Olympic heritage of Lake Placid. A vibrant arts community, excellent schools, and a welcoming small-town atmosphere make this one of the most desirable places to raise a family and build a lasting career.