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Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Otolaryngologist

OtolaryngologyIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

Your Future Role at a Glance

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated physician to join an employed position supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

At Ascension St. John in Tulsa, we're in a unique phase of rebuilding and expanding our ENT program, creating an opportunity for physicians to help shape the future of ENT care in our community.

Call structure: Flexible. We prioritize work-life balance through a structured and manageable call schedule, with providers typically participating in one week of call at a time.

  • Practice setting: Mixed inpatient and outpatient
  • Key procedures performed in clinic include Eustachian tube dilation, biopsies, skin lesion removals, ear tubes, scopes, and ultrasounds
  • Access to robotics, dedicated block time, support staff, and audiologists

Employed Position Within a Nonprofit Health System

Lead patient care within your assigned area by applying advanced diagnostic and treatment skills to improve individual health outcomes.

Advocate for clinical excellence by identifying and implementing strategies that enhance the quality and cost-effectiveness of care.

About Ascension ST. JOHN

  • 600-bed hospital and medical center
  • ACS-Verified Level I Trauma Center
  • Serving a population of approximately one million
  • Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
  • More than $100 million in modernization investments, with a strong emphasis on enhancements to Women's & Children's services and more
  • Largest robotic fleet in northeastern Oklahoma, including the newest da Vinci 5

Why Physicians Choose Ascension in Tulsa

Tulsa is a vibrant, growing city nationally recognized for live music, family-friendly attractions, and an exceptionally low cost of living. Residents enjoy short commute times, affordable housing, and access to big-city amenities without the big-city expense.

Nation's 2nd Fastest Commute Time (U.S. Census)

#1 Most Affordable City in the U.S. (Relocate America)

  • Physician-led, collaborative culture
  • Long-term practice stability
  • National network with local autonomy
  • Mission-centered care rooted in service
  • What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Physician MD/DO with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
  • Benefits that help you thrive
  • Retirement: 403(b) plan
  • Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Key Responsibilities

Lead patient care within the assigned area by applying advanced diagnostic and treatment skills to improve health outcomes. Advocate for clinical excellence by identifying and implementing strategies that enhance the quality and cost-effectiveness of care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree and possess prescriptive authority credentialed by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. Advanced Life Support certification is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

OtolaryngologySkin lesion removalRobotic surgeryDiagnostic skillsTreatment planningQuality improvement

Otolaryngology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

What does the Physician market look like in Oklahoma?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in otolaryngologyranked against 150 Otolaryngology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $479k (middle half $425k–$554k)73 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingOklahoma index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Oklahoma233 active22,848 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Physician pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (150 Otolaryngology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Otolaryngologist Jobs

3 matches · ranked by pay
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$409k-$550k
#2

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#3

Otolaryngology Physician (ENT) MMC (Menlo Medical Clinic)

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Otolaryngology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 150 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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  • Includes call
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About Ascension

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Louis, MO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

403(b) retirement plan
Employee Assistance Program
Counseling and peer support
Spiritual care and stress management resources

Living in Broken Arrow

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k
Typical market rent
$1,582/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.2
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Tulsa, OK metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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