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Fort Dodge, Iowa

Otolaryngologist - Physician - Fort Dodge, Iowa

OtolaryngologyIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting for an ENT to join our team in Fort Dodge, Iowa

Choose a career that matters at UnityPoint Health. At UnityPoint Health, we believe that our patient-centered vision and physician-driven philosophy, along with our one team approach, ensures every patient knows just how much they matter to this world.

Commitment to our team has earned us recognition as a Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare. Come be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. At UnityPoint Health, you matter.

UnityPoint Clinic is a physician-led, nonprofit health care organization offering comprehensive services in primary care, walk-in care and specialty care.

The clinical teams at the area’s clinics are improving outcomes, lowering the number of hospital readmissions and reducing avoidable costs associated with treating chronic conditions.

The UnityPoint Clinic team is known for excellence and quality patient care putting patients at the center of their care to provide the best level of health and well-being.

Searching for a full-time Otolaryngologist to join a robust full-scope established practice with APP support in an integrated hospital setting

  • Partnership with ENT group in Waterloo with opportunities for mentorship and growth
  • Cohesive group of colleagues and supportive staff allowing for autonomy while building the practice according to your preferences
  • Flexible scheduling to ensure sufficient patient access and work/life balance
  • Supportive administration and full IT support
  • Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on Epic EMR to improve care coordination

Responsibilities

Provide medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with disease and disorders of the of ear, nose, and throat

  • Diagnose and treat allergies, sinusitis, smell disorders, polyps, and nasal obstruction due to deviated septum
  • Diverse population of all ages
  • Wide range of pathology
  • Call requirement: 10 days per month
  • Ability to work as a team member to improve the health of the people and communities we serve
  • Patient-focused, friendly and willing to collaborate in a team environment
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal), analytical and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

  • MD or DO
  • Board Eligible or Board Certified in Otolaryngology
  • Ability to obtain and hold an unrestricted license to practice in the state of Iowa
  • Hold current and unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications as necessary or appropriate to the physician’s field of practice
  • Eligible to work in the United States (H1-B cap exempt)
  • J-1 waiver sponsorship available

We Offer

Initial 2-year salary guarantee with ability to exceed on an innovative compensation program

Attractive Incentive Package

  • A competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what stage of life you are in.
  • Generous time off and CME allowance, malpractice insurance, retirement contributions and more
  • Dedicated provider resources to positively impact providers work-life balance

Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, including a free third-party service for loan restructuring and consolidation.

A commitment to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

Support and development opportunities that are a crucial part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.

A culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what’s right for the people we serve.

Community Details

Fort Dodge, part of the Des Moines River Valley of North Central Iowa, is known for its Midwest charm and family values. With family-friendly attractions and outdoor adventures to museums, theatres and parks, it’s a great place to live, work and raise a family. Whether exploring history and public art pieces or riding mountain bikes and off-highway vehicles, Fort Dodge will Dodge the Ordinary.

Please contact Amy Coleman, Physician and Provider Recruiter, at 515-574-8451 or Amy.Coleman@unitypoint.org

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Medical DiagnosisAnalytical Skills

Otolaryngology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Otolaryngologist Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs · 3 employers

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Annual compensation range

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$409k-$550k
#2

Physician, Otolaryngology/ENT - Laryngologist (San Francisco, CA)

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$409k-$550k
#3

Otolaryngologist

$483k-$537k
#4

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$500k
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 3.9
Better work-life than 50% of Otolaryngology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 133 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Fort Dodge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$148k
Typical market rent
$835/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About UnityPoint Health

51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

2-year salary guarantee
Innovative compensation program
Generous time off
CME allowance
Malpractice insurance
Retirement contributions
PSLF eligibility
Free loan restructuring service