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Middletown, New York

Physician-Otolaryngology

OtolaryngologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$351k-$628k

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Job Description

*$30,000 Sign On Bonus*

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist to join our team in Middletown, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home.

Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone.

Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Highlights

  • Physician-led, patient centered team-based supportive care environment
  • Moderate scheduling templates promoting Work and Life Balance
  • Educate and empower your patients to take ownership of their health
  • Full complement of support teams to assist with patient care
  • Supplemental Income, Growth into Leadership, and Teaching Opportunities

Independence in practice with strong cross-functional team providing patient-centric care with enough volume to keep you busy from day one

Treat a wide range of conditions including, but not limited to: hearing loss, sleep apnea, sinusitis, vertigo, chronic sore throats, tonsilitis, thyroid disorders, and tinnitus in both children and adults

Perform surgeries for thyroid and parathyroid; and expectations of reduced turnaround times for parathyroidectomies with rapid PTH testing added

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive consultations by evaluating patient conditions and screening for diseases related to the Ear, Nose, and Throat

Utilize patient medical history as part of initial assessments and prescribing of medication for the treatment of any conditions applicable

Perform non-invasive surgical procedures of the thyroid and parathyroid

Frequently Performed Procedures include: Tonsillectomy, Adenoidectomy, Ear Tub Placement, Sinus Surgery (including Balloon Sinuplasty), Septoplasty, Thyroidectomy, Parathyroidectomy, and Vocal Cord Surgery

What Makes an Optum Career Different?

As the largest employer of Physicians in the country, we have a best-in-class employee experience and enable you to practice at the top of your license

We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients, and provide resources and support

We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations

We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Competitive compensation –guarantee, quality and productivity bonus incentives
  • Robust retirement package including employer funded contributions
  • Loan repayment support programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Company paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
  • Physician partnership & incentive opportunities with Optum

Career Growth and Development Support

You will have access to collaborate in local and national clinical and advisory councils, a network of mentors, and the ability to attend annual clinical & cultural related events and forums.

At Crystal Run Health, a part of Optum, we are focused on fostering professional growth, providing the latest technologies, state-of-the-art facilities and a collegial environment that embraces innovation and diversity.

As one of the largest private employers in the region, we understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible scheduling, excellent benefits, competitive compensation, and growth opportunities. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

  • Unrestricted licensure in the state of (NY) at time of employment
  • Board Certification or board eligibility in Otolaryngology
  • Active and unrestricted DEA license or ability to obtain prior to start

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $350,500 - $628,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an unrestricted medical license in New York and be board certified or board eligible in Otolaryngology. An active and unrestricted DEA license is also required.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

ENT surgeryPatient consultationClinical assessmentMedical diagnosisTreatment planning

Otolaryngology — Physician Career Context

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 1,189 active listings.

Otolaryngology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

Top Otolaryngologist Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs · 3 employers

1
$425k
0
$460k-495k
2
$495k-530k
2
$550k

Annual compensation range

#1

Physician, Otolaryngology/General ENT (Larkspur and San Francisco, CA)

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$409k-$550k
#2

Physician, Otolaryngology/ENT - Laryngologist (San Francisco, CA)

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$409k-$550k
#3

Otolaryngology Physician (ENT) MMC (Menlo Medical Clinic)

starting at $510K
#4

Otolaryngologist

$500k
+ 3 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Otolaryngology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 144 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Middletown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$408k≈ 1.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,340/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
36 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k with employer contributions
Loan Repayment Support Programs
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
Physician Partnership & Incentive Opportunities