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Baylor Scott & White Health
Temple, Texas, United States

ENT - Head and Neck Surgical Oncologist

OncologyFull-Time

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Job Description

Joining the Baylor Scott and White Health team of medical professionals is a calling that is both fulfilling and rewarding. Our culture thrives in a physician-led spirit of excellence. Becoming a member of our multidisciplinary team grants you access to collegiality, innovation and advanced resources in technology.

National and regional recognition of our hospitals by U.S. News & World Report is a reflection of our talent and commitment to advanced quality care that is safe and compassionate.

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking an Otolaryngologist–Head and Neck Surgical Oncologist to join its team in Temple, Texas. The physician’s practice will focus on the surgical care of patients with head and neck cancer, including cancer resection and flap-based reconstruction.

The physician will also provide general ENT care as needed. This is an employed career opportunity with a generous benefits package that offers work-life balance, a competitive salary, productivity bonus, moving allowance, and no state income tax.

We are looking for a committed team player with a favorable work/ training history. The ideal candidate should be focused on quality, and be able to effectively collaborate with referring physicians, agencies and other professionals to provide optimum patient care within our award-winning integrated health care system.

The Division of Otolaryngology offers comprehensive ENT services; and is comprised of nine physicians and four advanced practice providers throughout the region.

Qualifications

  • Board certified or board eligible in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.
  • Fellowship training or equivalent experience in head and neck oncologic surgery is required.
  • Experience performing [local/regional flap reconstruction /microvascular free-flap reconstruction] after head and neck cancer resection is required.
  • Academic opportunities are available
  • Epic EMR
  • Work with like-minded professionals in a fully integrated health system
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • For additional information, please send your CV to: Teresa Washington, Sr. Physician Recruiter - Teresa.Washington1@BSWHealth.org
  • About Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple is a flagship teaching hospital and part of Baylor Scott & White Health, one of the largest not-for-profit healthcare systems in Texas.

The hospital serves as a major tertiary and referral center for Central Texas and offers comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, surgical, and emergency care across a wide range of specialties.

It is also a key academic site with multiple residency and fellowship programs, supporting physician education and clinical training.

The hospital is recognized nationally for excellence in teaching and clinical care, and serves as a cornerstone of an integrated regional health system that includes specialty hospitals, outpatient clinics, and a broad network of care sites.

About Temple, Texas

Located in Central Texas between Dallas and Austin, Temple offers a lower cost of living and a relaxed lifestyle with convenient access to major metropolitan areas. The community is known for its strong healthcare presence, growing economy, and family-friendly environment.

Residents enjoy parks, museums, cultural attractions, and a revitalized downtown, along with easy access to outdoor recreation and nearby cities. Temple provides a balanced lifestyle with affordability, community connection, and regional opportunity.

About Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest health systems in the United States. The integrated network includes hospitals, specialty clinics, outpatient facilities, and an academic research institute, providing comprehensive care across a broad range of medical specialties.

Known for its commitment to innovation, research, and patient-centered care, Baylor Scott & White offers providers access to a collaborative network, advanced clinical resources, and opportunities to practice within one of the state's most respected healthcare organizations.

Qualifications

  • Doctorate Degree in Medicine
  • Licensed to Practice Medicine in the state of Texas by the Texas Medical Board

Where applicable, the employee must be board certified in their specialty or demonstrate certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists.

Five of our hospitals made Healthgrades' America's 250 Best Hospitals list. This indicates they are in the top 5% in the nation for overall clinical excellence..

Key Responsibilities

The physician will focus on the surgical care of patients with head and neck cancer, including resection and flap-based reconstruction. Additionally, the role involves providing general ENT care and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Head and neck surgical oncologyCollaboration

Oncology — Physician Career Context

In Texas, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$319k (373 salary observations; 3,256 listings), vs ~$308k nationally (10,841 salary observations; 62,744 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $484k (middle half $424k–$575k)140 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Texas vs national$319k median in Texas$308k nationally (+4%)373 state / 10,841 national salary observations
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Texas1,564 active22,548 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusTexas Physician listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Oncology hiring demand#21 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 days · 22% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 209 postings, 157 closed
New Oncology listings432 in the last 30 days393 the 30 days before (+10%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend−2.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Implied production pay~$250k$50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule, WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas 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 2.4this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Oncology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 652 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Baylor Scott & White Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous benefits package
Competitive salary
Productivity bonus
Moving allowance
No state income tax

Living in Temple

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$228k
Typical market rent
$1,383/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Killeen-Temple, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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