General Otolaryngologist
Southern Ohio Medical Center (SOMC) is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Otolaryngologist to join their established, hospital-employed General ENT outpatient practice. This role offers the opportunity to join a supportive team and contribute to patient-centered care within a community-focused healthcare system. The position provides a competitive compensation package with options for guaranteed base salary and production incentives. Practice Info Well-established, hospital-employed General ENT outpatient practice. Team includes Dr. George Shahade, Amy Kilburn, CNP, an Audiologist, 2 LPNs, 2 Office Assistants, and a Surgery Scheduler. Expected to see 20-25 patients a day to start, with potential to see more. Office procedures include Nasal Endoscopy, Laryngoscopy, and Tube Insertion. Hospital procedures vary with OR block time and include Nasal Endoscopy w/ Cautery, Adenoidectomy, Septoplasty, Micro-Laryngoscopy w/ Biopsy, Tonsillectomy, and Tube Insertion. Equipment includes Medtronic Navigation System, Medtronic NIM, Microscope, and Endoscopy equipment. Compensation Option 1: Base salary of $510,000 (50%tile MGMA for those just completing training) with additional compensation for experience, guaranteed for 2 years. Can be switched to a wRVU production contract when exceeding target. Option 2: Base salary of $632,475 (75%tile MGMA) guaranteed for one year and then switched to a wRVU production contract. 5% less for those not yet boarded, salary adjusted accordingly upon board certification. CERP (Pay for Call) Program: Eligible to earn additional compensation by joining our CERP (Pay for Call) Program. Bonus Incentives: excellent bonus incentives up to 10% of salary. Medical School Loan Repayment: repay up to $200,000 ($25,000 per year for each year of service commitment). Residency Stipend: up to $25,000 (requires up to 2 year service commitment). Sign on Bonus: 15% of base salary up to $100,000 (paid when contract signed and forgiven over 2-4 years). Benefits Vacation: 29 PTO (paid time off) days. Additional 5 days PTO when producing 75%tile wRVUs. CME/Books & Journals: 5 days PTO and up to $5000. Deferred compensation: 457b plan. Defer compensation up to IRS limit of $22,500 year before taxes. No matching. Retirement / Savings Plan: 403b plan. Defer compensation up to IRS limit of $22,500 year before taxes under age 50 and $30,000 for over age 50. SOMC matches dollar for dollar up to 2% of base pay. Moving Expense: $10,000 paid to moving company. Malpractice Insurance Coverage: in a claims made insurance, in an amount of $2,000,000, per claim/$6,000,000, aggregate. Health Insurance: physician pays small premium, deducted from paycheck. Shift & Schedule Office Hours/Work Schedule: 8:00 - 5:00pm Monday thru Thursday, Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm. Call Schedule/CERP: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off. Requirements BE/BC Otolaryngologist. Personable, hardworking, team player devoted to patient centered care. Ability to work well with team and staff. Employment is contingent upon passing the post-offer physical examination, drug screen, and criminal background investigation.