Otologist-Neurotologist Otolaryngology ENT with Mercy in Springfield MO - Regional Destination Progr

Discover Your Purpose with Us!

Our organization is currently on the lookout for a fellowship-trained Otologist or Neurotologist to enhance our growing, high-volume ENT program at our Springfield, Missouri location. This is a remarkable chance to practice at a tertiary referral center that caters to nearly 2 million patients across four states, with a strong demand for services and immediate case volume.

Join a Dynamic Team

As part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team within a well-established program, you will have the opportunity to grow in complexity and reach. With only one fellowship-trained otologist currently serving the area, this position allows for the rapid development of a thriving subspecialty practice.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• Focus on Otology/Neurotology: Over 90% of your practice will be dedicated to this subspecialty.
• Expand Your Expertise: Engage in hearing implants (both cochlear and bone-anchored), vestibular disorders, and skull-base surgery.
• High Demand: Immediate access to complex cases supported by a strong referral network.
• Leading Care Environment: Work in a top-tier tertiary care facility equipped with state-of-the-art resources.
• Teaching and Research Opportunities: Potential involvement in a Graduate Medical Education (GME) setting, if desired.

Team and Program Support

You will be backed by a comprehensive and highly skilled team, which includes:

• 3 Head & Neck Microvascular Surgeons
• Skull Base Neurosurgery and Neurointerventional specialists
• 3 General Otolaryngologists
• ENT Allergy services
• 6 Audiologists, 3 Vestibular Therapists, and 6 Speech-Language Pathologists
• Facial Plastic Surgery specialists

Position Highlights

• Competitive Compensation: Negotiable salary starting at $550,000, plus a $100,000 sign-on bonus and stipend opportunities.
• Call Schedule: General ENT call is 1 in 9-10, primarily for coverage.
• Employment Model: Hospital-employed with excellent access to operating rooms and ambulatory surgery centers.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Day-one family benefits, relocation assistance, and support for continuing medical education (CME).

Why Choose Our Springfield Location?

• Only tertiary otology/neurotology referral center within a 150-mile radius.
• Serving patients from Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma.
• Integrated support across various specialties including Neurosurgery, Neurology, Audiology, Rehabilitation, and Speech Therapy.

Life in Springfield, Missouri

Experience an outstanding quality of life with:

• Affordable living costs and excellent housing options.
• Top-notch schools and family-oriented communities.
• Plenty of outdoor activities such as lakes, fishing, hiking, and biking.
• A lively local culture featuring dining, arts, and entertainment.

Build the Practice You’ve Trained For

If you aspire to develop a high-impact, subspecialty-focused practice within a supportive and collaborative environment, this is your chance.

Your Impact Matters

At our organization, you can take the lead in patient care while embracing innovative practices. With nearly 200 years of compassionate service, you will contribute to transformative healthcare experiences, explore new technologies, and help shape the future of medicine. Our commitment to physician leadership is unwavering, fostering collaboration and fresh ideas to achieve clinical and operational excellence. If your goal is to make a difference in your community, this is where your purpose aligns with endless possibilities.