Otolaryngologist

Essenti Talent; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 630,000 - 770,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Tail coverage

Bonuses based on production

PTO & CME days

Job summary

Essenti Talent is seeking a full-time Otolaryngologist (ENT) in Mattoon, Illinois. Board-certified or eligible candidates will join an established regional practice with extensive surgical infrastructure and a large referral network.

Generous compensation and options for non-traditional block schedules support regional or commuting physicians. The role emphasizes high-volume general ENT across rhinology, laryngology, otology, and pediatric ENT, with opportunities to expand to additional

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Board Certification or Eligibility in Otolaryngology.
• Active, unrestricted Illinois medical license or immediate eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality ENT clinical and surgical care across general ENT, rhinology, laryngology, otology, and pediatric ENT.
• Operate in state-of-the-art surgical suites across multiple sites and support expansion to additional facilities.
• Create a flexible practice schedule with blocks such as 7-on/7-off or alternate-week rotations.
• Collaborate with internal referral networks to manage high-volume patient backlogs.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records for encounters and follow-up care.

Skills

MD/DO

Board certified/Board eligible

Illinois license

DEA registration

Education

MD/DO from an accredited medical school

OTOL residency (ABMS/ACGME accredited)

Job description

Otolaryngologist

Compensation: $700,000 annually

Job Type: Full-Time | Shift Options for 7-On / 7-Off, Alternate-Week, or Commuter Rotations Available

Location: Mattoon, Illinois (With opportunities for expansion into other locations)

We have partnered closely with a premier regional healthcare facility to recruit a full-time, Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) Otolaryngologist (ENT). Step into an established service area with massive waiting lists, an expansive referral network, and the full surgical infrastructure needed to build a premier practice.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality clinical and surgical ENT interventions across a broad, high-demand general otolaryngology practice scope (including general ENT, rhinology, laryngology, otology, and pediatric ENT).
• Utilize state-of-the-art surgical suites across multiple sites, performing cases at the main Mattoon operating rooms and outpatient surgery center, with options to support expansion and outpatient cases at an additional facility in Effingham.
• Design and establish your ideal practice schedule; leadership is highly accommodating and prepared to support non-traditional blocks (such as 7-on/7-off or every-other-week rotations) for regional or out-of-state commuting physicians.
• Collaborate fluidly with an extensive internal primary care and pediatric referral network to handle high-volume, immediate patient backlogs.
• Maintain comprehensive, accurate, and timely electronic medical records for all clinical encounters, surgical documentation, and patient follow-up care.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution
• Successful completion of an accredited Otolaryngology Residency program
• Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Otolaryngology
• Active, unrestricted Illinois state medical license (or immediate eligibility to obtain)
• Valid DEA registration
• Excellent clinical judgment, surgical skill, and a collaborative mindset optimized to thrive within an expanding regional surgical program

Benefits:

• Immediate upside earning potential through production bonuses paid on all RVU output exceeding the base guarantee
• Accelerated $100,000 sign-on incentive that is completely forgiven after just one (1) year of service
• Eligible for an annual quality incentive up to 10% of your base salary (capped at $50,000) upon meeting baseline metrics once your practice is fully established
• Competitive, standard long-term retention bonus structures
• 33 days of annual paid time off plus 5 dedicated CME days
• $6,000 annual CME allowance, with all professional state license fees and renewals completely covered
• Up to $15,000 in relocation assistance provided
• Fully paid medical malpractice insurance coverage, including complete tail coverage at no cost to you
• High-end health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance policies
• Extremely competitive retirement plan with robust employer-funded contributions

Note on Compensation: The listed compensation range is not a guarantee. The final determined amount will be based on candidate qualifications, clinical experience, board certifications, and overall alignment with the department's productivity models.