Otolaryngologist

Southern Ohio Medical Center (SOMC) is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Otolaryngologist to join their well-established, hospital-employed General ENT outpatient practice. This opportunity offers a 2-year contract with a focus on patient-centered care within a supportive team environment. The role includes a comprehensive compensation package and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development and teaching.

Practice Info

• Practice Location: SOMC ENT Associates - 1611 27th Street, Fulton Building, Suite 202, Portsmouth, OH 45662
• Staffing: Dr. George Shahade, Dr. Ricardo Roa, Amy Kilburn, CNP, Audiologist, 2 LPNs, 2 Office Assistants, Surgery Scheduler
• Case Load: Expected to see 20-25 patients a day to start, with potential to see more if desired
• Office Procedures/Equipment: 6-8 per day including Nasal Endoscopy, Laryngoscopy, Tube Insertion Scopes, Aspirators, Audiologist, Vestibular Testing
• Hospital Procedures/Equipment: Varies with OR block time, including Nasal Endoscopy with Cautery, Adenoidectomy, Septoplasty, Micro-Laryngoscopy with Biopsy, Tonsillectomy, Tube Insertion, Medtronic Navigation System, Medtronic NIM, Microscope, Endoscopy equipment
• Teaching opportunities: Eligible for Clinical Adjunct Faculty status with Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Compensation

• 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)
• Deferred compensation: 457b plan. Defer compensation up to IRS limit of $24,500 year before taxes. No matching.
• Retirement / Savings Plan: 403b plan. Defer compensation up to IRS limit of $24,500 year before taxes under age 50 and $31,000 for over age 50. SOMC matches dollar for dollar up to 2% of base pay.
• Moving Expense: $10,000 paid to moving company
• CERP (Pay for Call) Program: Explained by VP of Finance

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
• 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

• Board Certified/Board Eligible Otolaryngologist
• Personable, hardworking, team player devoted to patient centered care
• Work well with team and staff
• Employment contingent upon passing the post-offer physical examination, drug screen, and criminal background investigation