Otolaryngology Physician - Odessa, Texas

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Odessa (TX); Hybrid; USD 473,000 - 578,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

PTO 30 days

Job summary

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics in Odessa, TX is seeking a General Otolaryngologist to join a busy ENT practice with strong referral demand and the resources of a regional health system.

The role blends clinic and OR time to support productivity while avoiding late evenings, offering a long-term home with growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or eligible in Otolaryngology.
• Open to new graduates or experienced physicians.
• Comfortable with full-scope ENT clinic and OR cases.
• H-1B sponsorship available (no J-1).

Skills

Full-scope ENT

Clinic & OR experience

Cerner EMR

Education

Board Eligible or Board Certified in Otolaryngology

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

Otolaryngology Opportunity in Odessa, TX

You'll step into a busy, community-focused ENT practice with strong referral demand and the resources of a well-established regional health system. This is a General Otolaryngology (ENT) position with a mix of clinic and OR time built for productivity without giving up your evenings. If you're looking for a long-term home with support, volume, and room to grow, let's talk.

Practice Overview

• 100% General ENT with "bread-and-butter" scope; strong surgical volume available
• Clinic is conveniently located across from the hospital (easy parking and transitions between sites)
• EMR: Cerner; OR equipped with updated towers/video scopes and the tools you need

Schedule

• 4 clinic days + 1 dedicated surgery day; includes a cancer surgery block about once per month
• Clinic volume averages around 25-35 patients/day; OR days commonly include 5-8 major cases or ~10 tubes/tonsils
• Home call approximately 1:2; generally called in only a few times per month

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary starting at $525,000 (guarantee structure with productivity upside); additional call pay of $900 per 24-hour shift
• $60,000 sign-on bonus plus relocation assistance (available and can be discussed)
• Up to $20,000/year tied to clinical/operational measures
• Benefits include 30 days PTO, health/dental/vision, retirement with match after year 1, and CME support up to $5,000 + 5 days (plus licensure/DEA/associations reimbursement)

Candidate Requirements

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Otolaryngology
• Open to new graduates or experienced physicians
• Comfortable with full-scope General ENT clinic and OR cases
• H-1B sponsorship available (no J-1)

Community & Location Highlights

• Midland-Odessa metro area offers big-city conveniences with a smaller-city commute and feel
• Easy access to an international airport with direct flights to major hubs and popular destinations
• Strong school options (public, private, and charter) plus a local university presence
• Cost of living below the national average with a wide range of housing options and plenty of outdoor recreation