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Posted 28 July, 2026

ENT Opportunity in Ohio - $647k base salary!

Southern Ohio Medical Center
Portsmouth, VA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY:

We are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Otolaryngologist to become part of our established, hospital-affiliated General ENT outpatient practice.

COMPENSATION STRUCTURE:

  • Option #1: A base salary of $525,490, which aligns with the 50th percentile of MGMA for recent graduates, with additional compensation based on experience. This salary is guaranteed for two years and can transition to a wRVU production contract once targets are surpassed.

  • Option #2: A base salary of $647,265, corresponding to the 75th percentile of MGMA, guaranteed for one year before switching to a wRVU production contract.

*Note: For those who have not yet achieved board certification, the salary will be 5% lower, with adjustments made upon certification.

Contract Details:

  • Vacation: 29 days of paid time off (PTO), plus an additional 5 days of PTO for achieving 75th percentile wRVUs.

  • CME/Books & Journals: 5 days of PTO and up to $5,000 for continuing medical education.

  • Deferred Compensation: Participation in a 457b plan, allowing deferral of compensation up to the IRS limit of $24,500 annually before taxes, with no matching contributions.

  • Retirement/Savings Plan: A 403b plan where you can defer compensation up to $24,500 annually before taxes if under 50 years old, and $31,000 if over 50. The organization matches dollar for dollar up to 2% of base salary.

  • Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000 paid directly to a moving company.

  • Malpractice Insurance: Coverage under a claims-made policy with limits of $2,000,000 per claim and $6,000,000 aggregate.

  • Health Insurance: A small premium is deducted from the paycheck for coverage.

  • Liquidated Damages: A non-compete clause of 70 miles for 2 years, or liquidated damages equivalent to one year’s salary.

  • CERP (Pay for Call) Program: Details will be provided by the VP of Finance.

  • Bonus Opportunities: Attractive bonus incentives of up to 10% of salary.

  • Medical School Loan Repayment: Up to $200,000 in repayment, at a rate of $25,000 per year for each year of service commitment.

  • Residency Stipend: Up to $25,000, contingent upon a service commitment of up to 2 years.

  • Sign-On Bonus: 15% of base salary, capped at $100,000, paid upon signing the contract and forgiven over a period of 2-4 years.

PRACTICE INFORMATION:

  • Location: Our ENT Associates practice is situated at the Fulton Building, Suite 202, Portsmouth, OH 45662.

  • Office Hours: Monday to Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

  • Call Schedule: A rotation of 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off, with opportunities for additional compensation through the CERP program.

  • Staffing: The team includes Dr. George Shahade, Dr. Ricardo Roa, Amy Kilburn (CNP), along with an audiologist, 2 LPNs, 2 office assistants, and a surgery scheduler.

  • Patient Load: Initially expected to see 20-25 patients daily, with the potential to increase this number if desired.

  • Office Procedures: Anticipated to perform 6-8 procedures daily, including nasal endoscopy, laryngoscopy, and tube insertion, utilizing scopes, aspirators, and vestibular testing equipment.

  • Hospital Procedures: Varies with OR block time, including nasal endoscopy with cautery, adenoidectomy, septoplasty, micro-laryngoscopy with biopsy, tonsillectomy, and tube insertion, using advanced equipment such as the Medtronic Navigation System and endoscopy tools.

  • PRACTICE EXPECTATIONS: We are looking for a friendly, dedicated team player who prioritizes patient-centered care and collaborates effectively with colleagues and staff.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Learn more about our organization:

Hospital Beds: 211 staffed | Service Area: 250,000 | Not-for-profit established in 1966 | Employees: over 3,000 | Medical Staff: 281

Teaching Opportunities: We host medical students, residents, and advanced practitioner trainees. Staff members can qualify for Clinical Adjunct Faculty status with a local university.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and criminal background check.