ENT -2025 Forbes Best-in-State Employer - Phelps Health

Otolaryngologist – Forbes Best-in-State Employer – Phelps Health

We’re seeking a full-spectrum Otolaryngologist who shares our C.A.R.E.S. values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Service.

Position Highlights:

• Established clinic with immediate patient volume
• Strong allergy and sleep programs with established patient demand
• Collaborative, experienced audiologists (2), nurse practitioners (3) and physicians (2) currently on staff in the clinic, along with other experienced surgical colleagues
• Modern, updated clinic facilities and equipment
• Flexible call schedule with hospital support for coverage

Core Responsibilities:

• Conduct holistic evaluations of head and neck symptoms, assessing physical, sensory, communicative, and psychosocial well-being in patients of all ages.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage common acute and chronic ENT conditions (e.g., ear infections, sinusitis, sleep apnea, voice disorders), including minor in-office procedures.
• Carefully monitor prescriptions (e.g., antibiotics, steroids), manage potential drug interactions, and tailor regimens based on patient age, comorbidities, and procedural needs.
• Collaborate with nurses, PAs, audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and other specialists for integrated care, including timely referrals for complex head/neck cases.
• Offer tailored ENT screenings (e.g., audiometry, nasal endoscopy, head/neck cancer exams) and preventive advice to promote hearing preservation and sinus health.
• Assess ENT-related daily functioning (e.g., hearing, balance, swallowing), recommend assistive devices (e.g., hearing aids), and advise on safety (e.g., fall prevention in vertigo, voice rest).
• Explain ENT conditions, treatment options (including surgical), and preventive strategies in clear, understandable ways, using anatomical models or diagrams.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Board Eligible/Board Certified Physician in Otolaryngology
• Interest or experience in allergy or Inspire sleep system preferred.
• Experience serving as a collaborating physician with Advance Practice Providers.

Location:

• This is a full-time position located within a hospital-attached clinic in Rolla, Missouri.

Position Benefits:

• Guaranteed base salary for three years, plus wRVU incentives
• Signing Bonus
• Relocation Allowance
• Residency Stipend Available
• Immigration Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401K and Pension
• Comprehensive Benefits

Our Competitive Edge:

• Financially sound and poised for future growth
• Supportive leadership and team-oriented staff
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment with an organization dedicated to reinvesting in high-quality care; use of Epic EMR, DAX Copilot, etc.
• Hospital-attached clinics in a system that values its employees and work-life balance
• Opportunities for leadership and employer-paid professional development
• High-demand service with immediate patient volume in rural South-Central Missouri

Location Highlights:

• Endless outdoor activities, fine dining, and more in the breathtaking Ozarks, with nearby Mark Twain National Forest
• Low cost of living, top-rated public schools, and a low crime rate for family-friendly living
• Close proximity to Missouri S&T, Missouri’s No.1 Public University for ROI (Georgetown’s Center on Education)
• Welcoming atmosphere with big-city amenities, just 90 minutes from St. Louis

Join us at Phelps Health and elevate your career while enjoying the beauty and community spirit of Rolla, Missouri!

Contact us for more information!

About Phelps Health

Phelps Health is a world-class healthcare facility licensed for 242 patient beds and is proud to be the area’s largest employer with over 1,700 employees. Phelps Health is also one of Missouri’s leading regional referral centers, serving over 200,000 residents in South Central Missouri. Phelps Health is a non-tax supported, county-owned hospital with a local 5-member elected board.