Otolaryngologist - $615K Year-One Guarantee
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Job Description
Otolaryngologist (ENT) – Outpatient/Inpatient
Location: Marion, 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 role 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: $50,000 (5-year) or $36,000 (3-year)
- Quality bonus up to 2.5%
- 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 coverage
Community & Growth
- Marion, IL – fast-growing, family-friendly community with strong schools and affordable cost of living
- Outdoor recreation, historic downtown, and convenient access to St. Louis, Nashville, and Chicago
- High-demand specialty with a strong referral base and long-term practice growth potential
Join a growing ENT practice in Marion, IL, offering a $615,000 guaranteed first-year salary, up to a $50,000 sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits. Enjoy strong hospital support, long-term career growth, and an affordable, family-friendly community. Apply today!
Key Responsibilities
The Otolaryngologist will provide a balanced mix of inpatient and outpatient ENT care at a regional medical center. They will collaborate with hospital staff across the OR, ICU, and ER to support a growing patient base.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Otolaryngology. The role requires a medical professional capable of managing both clinical and surgical ENT responsibilities in a hospital-employed setting.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Otolaryngology — Physician Career Context
In Illinois, the Otolaryngology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$516k (12 salary observations; 28 listings), vs ~$474k nationally (69 salary observations; 352 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 $573k (middle half $470k–$585k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Illinois vs national | $516k median in Illinois | $474k nationally (+9%)12 state / 69 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Illinois index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Otolaryngology listings in Illinois | 10 active | 154 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $50k sign-on | Illinois Physician listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 24% offer loan repayment994 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Otolaryngology pay trend | +4.8% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 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 Marion
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $208k
- Typical market rent
- $1,113/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 22 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.