Otolaryngology Physician Job with LifePoint Health in Clyde, NC

Clyde, North Carolina, Western Carolina Ear, Nose, and Throat is located in Clyde, North Carolina, 25 miles west of Asheville, in the Great Smoky Mountains. We are seeking a BC/BE General Otolaryngologist to join our team of two otolaryngologists and one physician assistant. This position would be best suited to a well-rounded Specialist interested in general ENT care of both adult and pediatric patients. One of the current physicians specializes in Otology and is part-time and is unable to meet the Otology demands of the community by himself. The Practice does also offer Audiology/Hearing Aid services through an incorporated Center for Hearing. A structured path to partnership is available after 18 months that includes ownership in the Center for Hearing and an optional opportunity for Office Park real estate ownership. The local hospital is offering an optional generous Net Income Guarantee with relocation allowance and sign-on bonus. The physicians have privileges at one hospital within 1/2 mile of the Practice location – Haywood Regional Medical Center, a Duke Lifepoint Hospital. There is no trauma call required. The hospital provides all the necessary diagnostic technology required for practicing quality care including, CT, MRI, PET and Interventional Radiology along with pathologists and a full-service laboratory.

There is an Ambulatory Surgery Center adjacent to the hospital servicing outpatient surgery needs. Must be board certified or board eligible and have State of North Carolina and DEA licensure. Must be a graduate from an accredited residency program in ENT. About the Position: Full-time position Practice in a strong general ENT practice Opportunity to expand to offer allergy testing/treatment Audiometry and tympanometry available through the Practice division -Western Carolina ENT Center for Hearing Call 1:4 ER call shared with nearby Practice, no trauma call as there is a level II trauma center in Asheville. Only cover one hospital ER while on call. Benefits: Net income guarantee an option through the local hospital with relocation allowance Flexible buy-in terms and opportunity for ownership in Office Park Competitive base salary plus incentive bonus either separately or through the net income guarantee Defined contribution plan; SIMPLE IRA plan with employer match Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays Community: Western North Carolina offers a plethora of opportunities for outdoor adventure, arts and culture, live music, shopping or fine cuisine, with Asheville only 20 minutes to the east and three other major cities within 2-3 hours drive. Nearby Asheville is consistently rated one of the top US places to live. The area is known for its wide selection of microbreweries and restaurants with over 300 in the area, over 200 waterfalls and four rivers, a vast terrain for both road and mountain bikes among other outdoor adventures, and a public-accessible lake within 5 miles of the Practice. The area offers a wide range of public and private schools. Air travel is accessible in nearby Asheville, Charlotte, NC and Greenville, SC.

Job Type: Full-time Salary: From $400,000. 00 per year Benefits: Retirement plan Medical specialties: Surgery Schedule: 8 hour shift daily On call Supplemental pay types: Signing bonus Ability to commute/relocate: Clyde, NC 28721: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required) License/Certification: Medical License (Required) Board Certified or Eligible in Otolaryngology (Required)

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