Otolaryngology, Otolaryngologist (ENT) - Mercy Health Defiance Hospital

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Opportunity

Mercy Health – Defiance Clinic | Defiance, Ohio

Position Overview

Mercy Health is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Otolaryngologist (ENT) to join our well-established practice at Defiance Clinic in Defiance, Ohio. This is an excellent opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-focused care in a collaborative clinic + hospital-based setting, with the added benefit of seamless connections to larger tertiary centers within Mercy Health’s regional network.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a supportive community environment, enjoy a diverse patient panel, and be eager to grow a practice that serves both adult and geriatric populations.

Practice Highlights

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• Balanced Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8-hour clinic days with shared call responsibility (weekend call as assigned).
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• Patient Volume: Average of 20–28 patients per day (adult and geriatric).
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• Procedures Commonly Performed:
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• Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy
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• Myringotomy & Tube Placement
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• Sinus Surgery
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• Thyroidectomy
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• Septoplasty
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• Frenulectomy
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• Tympanoplasty
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• Parotidectomy
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• Clinic Support: Dedicated LPNs and RNs, with access to on-site RT, Radiology, Lab, and Sleep Lab.
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• Ancillary Services: Radiology, PT/OT, Speech Pathology, Social Work, and access to multiple specialty practices including surgery, cardiology, OB/GYN, orthopedics, podiatry, wound care, neurology, oncology, pain management, pulmonary, behavioral health, and more.
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Why Mercy Health – Defiance?

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• Practice in a growing clinic with strong community ties, while maintaining access to a robust referral network across Mercy Health’s larger regional market.
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• Enjoy excellent operational support with a full team of clinical and ancillary staff.
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• Opportunity to make a significant impact in a smaller hospital-based setting while being connected to advanced tertiary services.
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Compensation & Benefits

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• Compensation & Benefits:
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• Competitive base salary plus production and quality incentives
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• Sign-on bonus and relocation reimbursement.
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• Student loan assistance
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• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
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• Comprehensive benefits including:
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• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA
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• Short- & Long-Term Disability
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• 403(b) with match, 457(b) and Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (fully funded)
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• Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
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• CME allowance and reimbursement for licensure/boards/DEA
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• Work-life balance programs: LifeMatters® concierge, fitness center membership, Be Well Within wellness program, and more.
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