Head and Neck Otolaryngologist

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Otolaryngologist with Head and Neck Oncology sub-specialization to join their hospital-employed ENT practice. This role offers the opportunity to provide specialized surgical oncologic care within a strong team, supported by a regional referral base of over 500,000 patients. The position emphasizes work/life balance with a 4-day work week and no facial trauma call, allowing for flexible practice development within a tertiary care and Level II Trauma center.

Practice Info

• Hospital-employed, salaried, general/subspecialty ENT practice
• Current practice includes Otolaryngologists of general and sub-specialty background, and 5 Physician Associates
• Close partnership with the Lafayette Family Cancer Institute, which provides genetic testing/counselling services, facilitates tumor boards, and offers additional support services
• Well-established hospital-based practice with no administrative duties or capital investment requirements
• Regional Tertiary Care and ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center serving a patient population of 500,000

Responsibilities

• Provide Head and Neck surgical oncologic care alongside existing team of generalists and Head & Neck providers
• Cover general adult and pediatric ENT call and clinic patients as needed
• Collaborate with other surgical specialties, including plastics and neurosurgery (including skull base)
• Tailor extent of extirpative/reconstructive services provided

Compensation

• $500,000-$535,000 annual base salary with the ability to earn additional compensation based on productivity
• The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position
• The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, including but not limited to call pay, leadership stipends, etc.

Benefits

• Employer paid malpractice coverage (lifetime tail coverage included)
• Student Loan Repayment
• Sign-On and Relocation Bonuses
• 8+ Weeks of PTO/CME

Shift & Schedule

• 4 Day Work Week
• Flexible schedules
• 1:5 call rotation
• No facial trauma call
• Average of 18 office patients per clinic day
• 1-2 days in OR per week

Requirements

• BC/BE Otolaryngologist with Head and Neck Oncology sub-specialization
• J-1 waiver opportunity - hospital assistance with obtaining visa with hospital sponsored pathway to green card