PHYSICIAN- Otolaryngologist (ENT) Full Time

OtolaryngologyIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital is seeking an additional Pediatric Otolaryngologist to join a well-established and respected practice in the Knoxville area with over 25 years of providing excellent care.

This is a great opportunity for a board certified, fellowship trained pediatric ENT to join our team of 4 pediatric ENTs, 6 nurse practitioners and 6 audiologists in Tennessee.

The practice partners have over 65 combined years of surgical experience with training from Johns Hopkins, Pittsburgh, and Arkansas Children’s Hospitals offering Cleft, Vascular Malformation, Airway, and Pediatric Cochlear Implant Programs.

A highly competitive associate salary is offered, and partner income is in the top 5% in the country. The cost of living is lower than state and national averages and there is no state income tax.

This position has a potential opportunity for a faculty appointment with the University of Tennessee - Graduate School of Medicine, rank commensurate with experience. Dolly Parton Children's Hospital will launch a pediatric residency program in 2027!

This is an amazing opportunity to be part of building an educational program for the next generation of pediatricians.

About Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital is a free-standing, independent, not-for-profit pediatric health care system serving the East Tennessee region. We exist to improve the health of children through comprehensive, family-centered care, wellness and education.

As a Comprehensive Regional Pediatric Center, we offer full capabilities to care for seriously ill children in a unique pediatric environment and offer the services of many different pediatric subspecialties.

Annually, our hospital serves more than 130,000 patients including an average of 10,000 surgical cases, 54,300 emergency visits and 43,000 urgent care visits. Care is at the CORE of who we are. We are comprised of team members who live out our core values of Compassion, Ownership, Respect and Excellence.

We support each other by fostering a culture of team engagement that creates moments that matter – every interaction, every time. Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital is taking care of our future, one child at a time.

About East Tennessee Knoxville is a dynamic university town, offering a blend of small-town southern charm and big-city opportunity, and is known for its hospitality and affordability.

Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, the city is located on the banks of the Tennessee River and surrounded by large, beautiful lakes. The area has four mild seasons with a wealth of opportunities for sports and outdoor enthusiasts.

Explore 850 miles of hiking trails, easily drive six hours to the beach or take one of the 25 direct flights from the regional airport to visit a new destination. This area is a wonderful place to raise a family with excellent public schools and lots of family-friendly activities.

Knoxville is experiencing steady growth, while still maintaining a small town feel where no one meets a stranger. Continue your medical career with a team that values compassion, ownership, respect and excellence.

Please contact Linda Cox-Collier, lcoxcollier@etch.com or (865) 541-8532 to learn more about this opportunity. Come work where you can make a difference everyday. At Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, care is at the CORE of who we are.

We are comprised of team members who live out our core values of Compassion, Ownership, Respect, and Excellence. We support each other by fostering a culture of team engagement that creates moments that matter – every interaction, every time.

Compassion – We imagine what others are going through, work to alleviate suffering, and create joy whenever possible. Ownership – We take pride in our work, act with integrity, and feel personal responsibility for achieving our mission. Respect – We listen, understand, and communicate openly and politely.

We recognize our diverse strengths. Excellence – We set high standards for performance in delivering the safest patient care. We give extraordinary and meaningful experiences to our patients, their families, team members, and the community we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician will join a well-established practice of pediatric ENTs, nurse practitioners, and audiologists to provide excellent care in the Knoxville area. This role involves participating in specialized programs such as Cleft, Vascular Malformation, Airway, and Pediatric Cochlear Implants.

Requirements

Candidates must be board certified and fellowship trained in pediatric Otolaryngology to join the team at Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital. This position offers potential faculty appointment opportunities and involvement in building a new pediatric residency program starting in 2027.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Residency Program Development

Otolaryngology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Otolaryngology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Knoxville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$358k
Typical market rent
$1,712/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Knoxville, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About East Tennessee Children's Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Knoxville, TN
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Highly competitive associate salary
Partner income in top 5% nationally
Lower cost of living
No state income tax
Potential faculty appointment