Otolaryngology Physician, Rochester, Minnesota

University of Minnesota School of Nursing; Rochester, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 431,000 - 539,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

University of Minnesota School of Nursing seeks a BC/BE Otolaryngologist for a high-volume ENT position in Rochester, MN. The role offers outpatient-first care with dedicated OR time and strong autonomy to develop niche interests.

Ideal candidates are MD/DO with Otolaryngology certification, open to fellows, and prepared for practice-building in a community hospital-clinic network.

Qualifications

• MD/DO with BC/BE in Otolaryngology is required or strongly preferred.
• Open to fellows and upcoming graduates; experienced physicians welcomed for practice-building opportunity.
• Comfort with full-scope ENT across pediatrics through adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-scope ENT care with dedicated OR time and outpatient clinic focus.
• Grow procedural mix and maintain high-volume practice.
• Collaborate with hospital-clinic network and support staff to optimize patient care.

Skills

ENT specialty

Clinical autonomy

Procedural skills

Education

MD/DO Otolaryngology board eligible or certified

Job description

ENT (Otolaryngology) Opportunity in Rochester, MN

Step into a high-demand, community-based otolaryngology practice in Rochester, Minnesota, where patient need is high and a 3-to-4-month waitlist awaits your arrival. Joining a respected hospital-clinic network, you will enjoy immediate practice volume, dedicated surgical time, and full clinical autonomy to build niche interests like rhinology or facial plastics. If you are seeking a volume-backed role with strong equipment support and incredible guaranteed earning potential, this opportunity provides an ideal long-term home.

Practice Overview:

• You'll join a community-focused hospital/clinic system with broad referral access and a built-in patient demand (new patient waitlist reported at 3-4 months)
• Outpatient-first model with dedicated OR time and the ability to grow your procedural mix
• Support includes RN/LPN team plus front-office support; option to add an APP as volume ramps
• Bread-and-butter ENT with openness to special interests (e.g., rhinology, facial plastics) and a track record of adding equipment with a solid business case

Schedule:

• Flexible 0.8-1.0 FTE options: 4-day (32 hrs) or 5-day (40 hrs) workweek
• Primarily clinic-based with dedicated OR time; clinic/procedure split can be tailored as you build
• No general call and no specialty call
• Option for a "flex" 5th day for admin time or procedures (based on your preferences)

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary $431,000-$539,000 (FTE-based) with a 2-year guarantee
• $105,000 sign-on bonus
• RVU-based production incentives
• 32 days PTO (1.0 FTE) plus $3,200 CME annually; malpractice with tail included

Candidate Requirements:

• MD/DO with BC/BE in Otolaryngology
• Open to fellows and upcoming graduates; experienced physicians welcomed for practice-building opportunity
• Comfort with full-scope, general ENT across pediatrics through adults
• Visa sponsorship may be considered for H1-B

Community & Location Highlights:

• Live and work in Rochester, Minnesota; an easy-to-navigate city with a strong medical community and amenities you'd expect in a larger metro
• Great options for outdoor recreation year-round and quick weekend getaways across the Upper Midwest
• Housing options range from walkable neighborhoods to more space outside the city core
• Convenient regional travel access, with major metro connections within a reasonable drive