Otolaryngologist - $615K Year-One Guarantee
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Job Description
Otolaryngologist (ENT) – Outpatient/Inpatient
Location: Mt. Vernon, IL
Overview
The Staff Pad has partnered with a hospital in Southern Illinois to recruit a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Otolaryngologist to join an established and growing ENT service. This is a full-time, hospital-employed opportunity offering a balanced mix of outpatient and inpatient care, strong clinical support, and a highly competitive compensation package.
Position Highlights
- Full-time, employed model
- 90% outpatient / 10% inpatient
- Based at a regional medical center serving a multi-county area
- Strong hospital support across OR, ICU, ER, and inpatient units
- Fully integrated EPIC EMR
- PSLF eligible and J-1 visa sponsorship available
Compensation & Benefits
- Guaranteed first-year salary: $615,000
- Sign-on bonus: $36,000-$50,000
- Quality bonus up to 2.5% tied to productivity
- Relocation allowance up to $15,000
- Comprehensive benefits: medical/dental, 401(k) & 457(b), 5 weeks PTO, 1 week CME + allowance, holidays, malpractice with tail
- Practice & Community
- High-demand specialty with strong referral base and growth potential
- Supportive, quality-focused clinical environment
Mt. Vernon, IL – regional hub with affordable cost of living, strong schools, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to St. Louis and other Midwest metros
Advance your ENT career in Mt. Vernon, IL, with a $615,000 guaranteed first-year salary, up to a $50,000 sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits. Enjoy strong clinical support, a steady referral base, and an affordable community with room to grow. Apply today!
Key Responsibilities
The Otolaryngologist will provide a balanced mix of outpatient and inpatient care within a regional medical center. They will work as part of an established ENT service, utilizing strong clinical support and integrated EPIC EMR systems.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Otolaryngology. The role requires the ability to work in a hospital-employed model serving a multi-county area.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Otolaryngology — Physician Career Context
In Illinois, the Otolaryngology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$544k (14 salary observations; 25 listings), vs ~$468k nationally (75 salary observations; 335 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Otolaryngology median $525k (middle half $468k–$585k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Illinois vs national | $544k median in Illinois | $468k nationally (+16%)14 state / 75 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Illinois index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Otolaryngology listings in Illinois | 11 active | 153 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $36k sign-on | Illinois Physician listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 24% offer loan repayment989 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Otolaryngology hiring demand | not ranked this month | postings stay open a median 76 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 37 postings, 29 closed |
| New Otolaryngology listings | 45 in the last 30 days | 51 the 30 days before (−12%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Otolaryngology pay trend | +21.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Top Otolaryngologist Jobs
1 matches · ranked by payOtolaryngology Physician (ENT) MMC (Menlo Medical Clinic)
Stanford Medicine Partners · Menlo Park, California
Work-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 152 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Confidential Employer
Benefits & Perks
Living in Mount Vernon
- Typical market rent
- $992/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 14 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.