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Tulsa, Oklahoma

Head & Neck Physician

OtolaryngologyIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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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 within a busy, well-respected practice, 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
  • Join an established team of one physician and advanced practice providers
  • Call structure: Shared among providers
  • Practice setting: Mixed inpatient and outpatient, employed model with full operational support
  • 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

#LI-JH3

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.
  • Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible.

#Dox

  • Benefits that help you thrive
  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
  • 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

The physician will lead patient care within the head and neck department by applying advanced diagnostic and treatment skills. They will also advocate for clinical excellence by implementing strategies to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree and be board certified or board eligible. A valid Oklahoma medical license with prescriptive authority is required prior to the start date.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Head and neck surgeryDiagnostic skillsTreatment planningRobotic surgeryCollaboration

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 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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 2.4
Better work-life than 40% of Otolaryngology listings

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

  • Includes call

Living in Tulsa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$222k
Typical market rent
$1,287/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.2
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About Ascension

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St. Louis, MO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
HSA/FSA options
Employer-matched 403(b)
Disability and life insurance
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare)
Reimbursement for professional development
Employee Assistance Program