Otologist-Neurotologist Otolaryngology ENT with Mercy in Springfield MO - Regional Destination Progr
Overview
- Location
- Springfield, Missouri
- Schedule
- General ENT call 1 in 9-10 (primarily coverage only)
- Source-listed pay
- $100,000
- Practice
- Tertiary care, hospital-employed · Tertiary referral hub
Not yet verified against the original posting
Role summary
Mercy Hospital Springfield seeks a fellowship-trained Otologist/Neurotologist for a high-volume tertiary referral center with negotiable $550,000 salary, a $100,000 sign-on bonus, and supportive benefits. The position offers about 1 in 9-10 general ENT call coverage, opportunities for teaching and research, and access to a multidisciplinary team in a large four-state service area.
What the posting highlights
- Patient population: Serving a four-state region (Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma) of nearly 2 million patients
- Research or clinical-trial participation is noted
- Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
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Compensation
- Employer-listed pay
- $100,000
- Pay context
- Source-listed pay · not yet verified
- Evidence
- eech-Language Pathologists Facial Plastic Surgery Position Highlights Negotiable $550,000 salary + $100,000 sign-on bonus + stipend opportunities General ENT call: 1 in 9-10 (primarily coverage only
- Observed
- 3 wk ago
- Compensation model
- Negotiable $550,000 salary plus sign-on bonus and stipend opportunities; hospital-employed model
- Bonus / incentives
- $100,000 sign-on bonus plus stipend opportunities · $100,000 sign-on bonus plus additional stipends
- Signing bonus
- $100,000
Benefits named in the posting
- Comprehensive, day-one family benefits
- Relocation assistance
- CME support
Employer
Mercy
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Tertiary care, hospital-employed
- Facility type
- Tertiary referral hub
- Patient population
- Serving a four-state region (Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma) of nearly 2 million patients
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Questions to ask the employer
- Is $100,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
- How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
- Is the $100,000 signing bonus subject to repayment or clawback, and over what commitment period?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Call burden
- General ENT call 1 in 9-10 (primarily coverage only)
- Patient volume
- High volume with immediate access to complex cases and strong referral base
- Teaching
- Yes
- Research
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Aggregated (ym_careers)
- Salary label
- Pay not verified
- First seen
- 3 wk ago
- Last verified
- yesterday
- Extraction confidence
- 95%
Full description
Find your calling at Mercy! Mercy Hospital - Springfield, Missouri Seeking Fellowship-Trained Otologist/Neurotologist Elevate Your Subspecialty Practice at a Premier Regional Referral Center Mercy Hospital Springfield is seeking a fellowship-trained Otologist or Neurotologist to join our expanding, high-volume ENT program. This is a unique opportunity to practice at a tertiary referral hub serving a four-state region of nearly 2 million patients, with strong demand and immediate case volume. You'll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team in a well-established program that continues to grow in complexity and reach. With only one fellowship-trained otologist currently covering the region, this role offers the chance to quickly build a robust, advanced subspecialty practice. Why This Opportunity Stands Out 90%+ Otology/Neurotology focus - build a true subspecialty practice Expand care in hearing implants (cochlear & bone-anchored), vestibular disorders, and skull-base surgery High demand with immediate access to complex cases and a strong referral base Practice in a leading tertiary care environment with cutting-edge resources Opportunity for teaching and research in a GME setting, if interested Team & Program Strength You'll be supported by a comprehensive, highly skilled team including 3 Head & Neck Microvascular Surgeons Skull Base Neurosurgery & Neurointerventional specialists 3 General Otolaryngologists ENT Allergy services 6 Audiologists, 3 Vestibular Therapists, 6 Speech-Language Pathologists Facial Plastic Surgery Position Highlights Negotiable $550,000 salary + $100,000 sign-on bonus + stipend opportunities General ENT call: 1 in 9-10 (primarily coverage only) Hospital-employed model with excellent access to ORs and ambulatory surgery centers Comprehensive, day-one family benefits, relocation assistance, and CME support Why Mercy Springfield Only tertiary otology/neurotology referral center within 150 miles Serves Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma Integrated support across Neurosurgery, Neurology, Audiology, Rehab, and Speech Therapy Life in Springfield, Missouri Enjoy an exceptional quality of life with Low cost of living and strong housing options Excellent schools and family-friendly communities Abundant outdoor recreation - lakes, fishing, hiking, and biking A vibrant local scene with dining, arts, and entertainment Build the Practice You've Trained For If you're looking to grow a high-impact, subspecialty-focused practice in a supportive, collaborative environment-this is your opportunity. Your life is our life's work At Mercy, you can lead the way. Join a team where your passion for patient care meets cutting-edge innovation. As part of an organization rooted in nearly 200 years of compassionate service, you'll help deliver transformative health care experiences while exploring new technologies and shaping the future of medicine. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to physician leadership-from the highest levels of our organization to the front lines of care-where physicians and caregivers collaborate, embrace fresh thinking, and drive clinical and operational excellence. If making a difference in your community is why you chose health care, Mercy is where your purpose meets possibility. For more information, please contact Todd Vandewalker, MHA, CPRP. Telephone: 417-820-3606 | Email: todd.vandewalker@mercy.net