Otolaryngologist - Wisconsin

iRecruitmd; Town of Plover (WI); On-site; USD 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

iRecruitmd is seeking an Otolaryngologist (ENT) to evaluate, diagnose, and manage disorders of the ear, nose, and throat with both outpatient and inpatient responsibilities.

The physician will perform office-based and operative procedures, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, and educate patients on treatment plans and preventive care. This role requires an MD/DO and board certification or eligibility in Otolaryngology.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Completion of accredited Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery residency.
• Board certification or eligibility in Otolaryngology.
• Unrestricted state medical license.
• DEA certification if prescribing controlled medications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with ear, nose, throat, or head and neck disorders.
• Perform diagnostic examinations and develop differential diagnoses.
• Order and interpret audiology studies, imaging, and pathology reports.
• Provide medical management for ENT conditions and coordinate care.
• Perform office-based and operative procedures within privileges.
• Collaborate with audiologists, speech therapists, oncologists, and PCPs.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and preventive care.
• Document encounters in the electronic medical record and participate in quality initiatives.

Education

MD/DO degree

Residency Otolaryngology

Board certification or eligibility in Otolaryngology

Unrestricted medical license

DEA certification (if prescribing controlled meds)

Job description

Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist – ENT)

Position Summary
The Otolaryngologist is a physician responsible for the evaluation, diagnosis, medical management, and surgical treatment of disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck. The physician provides outpatient and inpatient care, performs office-based and operative procedures, and collaborates with primary care providers and other specialists to deliver comprehensive patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Evaluate patients presenting with ear, nasal, sinus, throat, airway, voice, and swallowing disorders

Obtain histories, perform head and neck examinations, and develop differential diagnoses

Order and interpret audiology studies, imaging, endoscopy findings, and pathology reports

Provide medical management of ENT conditions including infections, allergies, and chronic inflammatory disorders

Perform office-based diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

Perform surgical interventions within scope of privileges

Manage airway and urgent ENT conditions including epistaxis and foreign bodies

Coordinate care with audiologists, speech therapists, oncologists, and primary care providers

Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and preventive care

Document clinical encounters and procedures in the electronic medical record

Participate in quality improvement and peer review activities

Procedural Scope (Typical)

Office-Based

Cerumen removal and ear debridement

Epistaxis control

Incision and drainage of abscesses

Biopsies of head and neck lesions

Operative (based on privileges)

Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy

Tympanostomy tube placement

Septoplasty and turbinate reduction

Endoscopic sinus surgery

Excision of head and neck masses

Salivary gland procedures

Conditions Commonly Managed

Otitis media and externa

Hearing loss and tinnitus

Chronic sinusitis and nasal obstruction

Allergic rhinitis

Tonsillitis and pharyngitis

Hoarseness and voice disorders

Dysphagia

Sleep apnea

Head and neck tumors

Salivary gland disorders

Practice Settings

Ambulatory surgery center or operating room

Hospital inpatient consult service

Call coverage depending on staffing model

Qualifications

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Completion of accredited residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Otolaryngology

Eligible for unrestricted state medical license

DEA certification (if prescribing controlled medications)

Core Competencies

Head and neck diagnostic expertise

Surgical and procedural proficiency

Airway management

Patient counseling and communication

Multidisciplinary care coordination

Combination of clinic and operative care

Scheduled procedures with on-call responsibilities

Team-based care with nursing, audiology, and ancillary staff support