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Effingham, Illinois

Otolaryngologist (ENT) – Physician - East Central Illinois

OtolaryngologyIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$600K - $625K

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Job Description

Healthcare United is seeking an Otolaryngologist (ENT) to join a well-supported, established practice in East Central Illinois.

This full-time opportunity offers strong earning potential, a manageable 1:4 call rotation, and a collaborative team of three physicians and two advanced practice providers — including a colleague who specializes in laryngology.

The incoming physician will join a financially stable, not-for-profit regional health system with excellent referral support and a loyal patient base.

This position offers a balanced mix of outpatient clinic and surgical responsibilities within a collegial and physician-friendly environment. Candidates seeking long-term stability, high compensation, quality of life, and strong administrative support will find this to be an outstanding opportunity.

  • Provide comprehensive medical and surgical ENT care to an adult and pediatric patient population
  • Diagnose and treat disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck
  • Perform a full scope of otolaryngologic procedures and surgeries
  • Collaborate with advanced practice providers to optimize patient access and continuity of care
  • Participate in a shared 1:4 call rotation
  • Partner with primary care and specialty colleagues on coordinated, multidisciplinary care
  • Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation
  • Deliver patient-focused, quality-driven care

Requirements

  • MD or DO degree required
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Otolaryngology
  • Eligible for or active Illinois medical license

New Graduates Welcome to Apply

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship (J-1/H-1B) is not available

Benefits

  • $600,000 – $625,000+ base salary plus RVU productivity incentives
  • $75,000 sign-on bonus
  • $60,000 retention bonus ($20,000 paid at the end of years 1, 2 & 3)
  • Quality, productivity, and relocation bonuses available
  • 33 days paid time off
  • 5 CME days plus $6,000 annual CME allowance
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits plus pension/retirement plan

Malpractice Coverage and Relocation Assistance Available

If you are seeking a collegial practice with excellent support and resources, contact Healthcare United today.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive medical and surgical ENT care to adult and pediatric patients while performing a full scope of otolaryngologic procedures. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and advanced practice providers to ensure high-quality, patient-focused care.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

SurgeryPatient careDiagnosisTreatment planningMultidisciplinary collaborationPediatric careAdult careHead and neck surgery

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Otolaryngologist (ENT) – Physician - East Central Illinois at Healthcare United a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Otolaryngology — ranked against 133 active Otolaryngology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Otolaryngology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

Top Otolaryngologist Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs · 4 employers

1
$425k
1
$500k
3
$545k-605k
1
$650k

Annual compensation range

#1

Otolaryngologist (ENT) | Northern Illinois | $520,000 - $650,000+

Healthcare United · Cherry Valley Township, Illinois

$520K - $650K+
#2

Otolaryngology - Physician

Carle Health · Champaign, Illinois

$500k–$550k
#3

Physician, Otolaryngology/General ENT (Larkspur and San Francisco, CA)

$409k-$550k
#4

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

$409k-$550k
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Otolaryngology listings

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

  • Includes call

Living in Effingham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$234k≈ 0.4× annual pay
Median resident rent
$725/mo≈ 1% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
13 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

RVU productivity incentives
$75,000 sign-on bonus
$60,000 retention bonus
Quality, productivity, and relocation bonuses
33 days paid time off
5 CME days plus $6,000 annual CME allowance
Health, dental, vision, life, disability
Pension/retirement plan