Reported by 9 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Spearfish, South Dakota
- Schedule
- Practice built around your workflow; dedicated Tuesday morning
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $460k – $540k
- Practice
- Ambulatory clinic and hospital surgical practice · 42-bed hospital
9 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
Seeking a generalist ENT surgeon to be the sole ENT provider at Monument Health Spearfish Clinic & Hospital, offering clinical autonomy, dedicated OR block time, strong support staff, and competitive compensation including base salary and productivity incentives. The role includes a strong signing and retention bonus, relocation support, and comprehensive benefits but does not qualify for J1 visa waivers.
What the posting highlights
- Solo ENT provider; supported by hospitalist and ER teams
- Patient population: Rural and community hospital draw area covering South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana
- APP collaboration or supervision is noted
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- What physicians report
- $460k – $540k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 9 recent physician reports · region cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
- Bonus / incentives
- Strong starting bonus, retention bonuses
Benefits named in the posting
- paid malpractice
- annual CME reimbursement
- exclusive physician supplemental benefits package
- relocation/moving allowance
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 9 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
Monument Health
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Ambulatory clinic and hospital surgical practice
- Facility type
- 42-bed hospital
- Beds
- 42
- Patient population
- Rural and community hospital draw area covering South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Questions to ask the employer
- How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
- What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- practice built around your workflow; dedicated Tuesday morning
- Patient volume
- massive internal referral stream from local PCPs and Pediatricians plus regional draw from SD, WY, MT
- Coverage model
- solo ENT provider; supported by hospitalist and ER teams
- Admin burden
- clinical autonomy as sole provider; leads clinical team including audiologists and APPs
- Supervises APPs
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
- Visa sponsorship
- no
- J-1 waiver
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Aggregated (ym_careers)
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- 2 mo ago
- Last verified
- 2 days ago
- Extraction confidence
- 90%
Full description
ENT - Spearfish Location: Spearfish, SD Monument Health Spearfish Clinic & Hospital Are you tired of competing for OR time or getting lost in a massive specialty group? In Spearfish, you aren't just another physician-you are the ENT surgeon for a massive three-state draw area. As the sole ENT in this thriving medical hub, you will have the clinical autonomy of a private practice with the rock-solid support of Monument Health Spearfish Clinic & Hospital, a "Top 20 Rural & Community Hospital" in America. The Practice: Your Tuesday Morning Imagine a practice built entirely around your workflow. A "Move-In Ready" Practice: Step into a dedicated ENT clinical wing, fully equipped with specialized ENT tech and a team that already knows your specialty. Guaranteed Surgical Access: No more fighting for scraps in the OR. You have dedicated block time at our 42-bed hospital, supported by a Hospitalist and ER team that handles the heavy lifting so you can focus on surgery. Built-in Multidisciplinary Support: You won't be practicing in a silo. You will lead a robust clinical team including: 3 Audiologists: Providing comprehensive diagnostic support, including ABR (Auditory Brainstem Response) and VNG (Videonystagmography). 2 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs): Dedicated specialists to streamline your volume-one focused on Allergy and one focused on Sleep. The "Sole Provider" Advantage: As the only ENT in Spearfish, you'll enjoy a massive internal referral stream from local PCPs and Pediatricians, plus a regional draw from South Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana. The "Spearfish Advantage": Beyond the Clinic Spearfish isn't just a place to work; it's a place to live. No State Income Tax: Take home more of your earnings. Your competitive base salary and productivity bonuses go significantly further here. The "Zero-Stress" Commute: Trade highway gridlock for a five-minute drive through the scenic Black Hills. Family-Centric Culture: From elite sporting events and outdoor concerts to theatrical performances, Spearfish offers a "Main Street America" feel with high-end cultural amenities. Your Compensation Package Top-Tier Earnings: Competitive base salary + High-yield productivity incentives. The "Starting Strong" Suite: Strong starting bonus, retention bonuses, and a relocation/moving allowance. Comprehensive Coverage: Paid malpractice, annual CME reimbursement, and an Exclusive Physician Supplemental Benefits package. Market Growth: Dedicated startup and ongoing marketing to ensure your name is the first one people think of when they need care. Qualifications ABO BC/BE (Generalist ENT) Must be comfortable as a solo practitioner within the community Note: This opportunity does not qualify for J1 Visa Waivers. Ready to be the face of ENT in the Black Hills? Let's discuss how we can transition you into the most autonomous and rewarding chapter of your career.