General Otolaryngology Physician Opportunity in Rural Southern Illinois

Chicago Derm; Olney (IL); On-site; USD 575,000 - 625,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation assistance

PTO

Job summary

Unknown Hospital in Olney, IL seeks a dedicated Otolaryngologist to serve as the sole ENT provider in a rural community hospital. The role offers autonomy with a mix of clinic and OR time, no required call, and potential for flexible scheduling.

You will be the sole ENT at a community-based facility with strong patient loyalty, supported by a full-time PA and onsite Audiologist. Ideal for mid-career physicians seeking stability and local patient relationships.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Otolaryngology.
• Ideal for mid-career physicians with ~10 years of practice ahead.
• Community-minded individual eager to establish local relationships.
• Comfortable with a general ENT scope; subspecialty training not required.

Responsibilities

• Clinic-based with dedicated OR block time.
• No trauma responsibilities; responsive to ER consults ~monthly.
• No required on-call; flexible part-time ramp-up options.

Skills

Board-certified/board-eligible ENT

Job description

General Otolaryngology Physician | Zero Required Call

A respected critical access hospital is seeking a dedicated Otolaryngologist to serve as its sole ENT provider. With steady procedural volume, no required call, and flexible scheduling options, this role offers autonomy, stability, and the opportunity to build lasting patient relationships in a close-knit community.

Practice Overview

• You’ll be the sole ENT at a community-based facility with a long-standing need
• Supported by a full-time PA (who also covers Allergy) and onsite Audiologist
• ENT outreach from another physician occurs monthly
• General ENT focus only; complex cases referred to a larger hub 2 hours north

Schedule

• Primarily clinic-based with dedicated OR block time
• Current volumes average 15-18 patients per day
• No trauma responsibilities; preference for physicians to take consult phone calls from ER (maybe once a month)
• Flexible options available for part-time or gradual ramp-up

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary between $575K-$625K + Signing bonus
• Ability to advance 25% of 2 year guarantee to help with down payment, student loans, etc.
• Full benefits package including retirement, CME, and malpractice
• Relocation assistance and PTO included

Candidate Requirements

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Otolaryngology
• Ideal for mid-career physicians with ~10 years of practice ahead
• Community-minded individual eager to establish local relationships
• Comfortable with a general ENT scope; subspecialty training not required

Community & Location Highlights

• Rural town located two hours south of Champaign and 45 minutes from the next closest ENT
• Quiet, family-friendly community ideal for those seeking low-cost, slower-paced living
• Strong patient loyalty and referral base with minimal local competition
• Limited housing inventory; onsite support available to assist with relocation