Pediatric Otolaryngology Surgeon
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Job Description
About Oklahoma
Oklahoma is known for its rich cultural heritage, diverse landscapes, and friendly communities. Oklahoma City has been named the No. 1 Best Big City to Live for the 2025–26 U.S. News and World Report rankings, underscoring the metro’s national rise as a destination for both opportunity and quality of life.
This accolade highlights the city's affordability, job market strength, and overall desirability. Additionally, according to Becker's Hospital Review, Oklahoma offers competitive physician pay, adjusted for cost of living, making it an attractive location for medical professionals.
Position Description
The Department of Otolaryngology at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences and OU Health is seeking a full-time faculty member as Pediatric Otolaryngologist. Compensation is commensurate to rank and experience. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits.
The candidate will need to demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills, be committed to ongoing performance, improvement, and possess outstanding abilities and skills in teaching and clinical medicine. Dedication to enhancing a diverse workforce and academic environment is vital.
A strong interest in education is preferred. The position offers an opportunity to participate in an expanding pediatric otolaryngology practice. Clinic responsibilities will include patient care at OU Health.
Teaching responsibilities will include medical student, resident and fellow education at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences College of Medicine. Minimum qualifications include an MD or equivalent degree and board eligible/certified.
- Clinical Responsibilities
- The clinical role includes a blend of patient care at OU Health, including:
- Outpatient primary care
- Specialty consultative services
- Potential for Medical Directorship
Educational Responsibilities
This position includes protected time for educational activities, including curriculum development, learner mentorship, and faculty development. The successful candidate will contribute to the training of medical students, residents and fellows, with opportunities for scholarships and academic promotion.
Join a team that is committed to innovation within the Department of Otolaryngology. We look forward to welcoming a new colleague who will help shape the future of Pediatric Otolaryngology at OU Health.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
- Specialty: Otolaryngology
- Sub-Specialty: Pediatric ENT
- Practice Setting: Inpatient / Outpatient
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide pediatric otolaryngology patient care at OU Health and participate in specialty consultative services. Additionally, they will contribute to the education and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences College of Medicine.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or equivalent degree and be board eligible or certified in Otolaryngology. Strong interpersonal communication skills and a commitment to academic excellence and clinical performance are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Otolaryngology Surgeon at Korn Ferry Healthcare Careers a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Surgery — ranked against 1,267 active Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Surgery — Physician Career Context
Of the 46 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 98% have no call, 87% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in surgery | ranked against 1,267 Surgery listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $473k (middle half $275k–$625k)260 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Oklahoma index 87.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in Oklahoma | 237 active | 22,714 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 98% no call · 87% no weekends46 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Oklahoma Physician listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment237 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Physician pay trend | +2.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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