Physician – Otolaryngology Casual

OtolaryngologyPer Diem

Listed compensation

$45-$65/hr

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Job Description

We are seeking a General Otolaryngologist to join our Otolaryngology practice in Minneapolis, MN.

Practice Highlights

Job Description Summary

Core Responsibilities

Patient Management: Diagnosing and treating infections of the ears, nose, throat, larynx, and sinuses by providing patient care at CSC/ASC/East Bank.

Surgical Interventions: Performing general otolaryngology surgeries, neurotology/lateral skull base.

Patient Management: Diagnosing and treating infections of the ears, nose, throat, larynx, sinuses, and neurotology/lateral skull base.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Working with nurse care coordinators, audiologists, and other members of the health care team.

Qualifications

MD, DO, or equivalent from a recognized medical school

Previous Residency and Subspecialty Fellowship Training

Licensed, or ability to obtain medical license and DEA, in the State of Minnesota, and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges

  • Ability to receive work authorization in the United States from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and maintain legal status according to the requirements of VISA category while in the United States.

Compensation and Benefits

M Physicians will provide compensation in the amount of $45 to $65 per RVU.

This casual position is not benefits-eligible. M Physicians will provide Professional Liability/Medical Malpractice Insurance.

M Health and Clinical Partnerships

Providers practice at affiliated locations under the M Health Fairview shared care delivery system. This partnership represents a collaboration between University of Minnesota Physicians, University of Minnesota Medical Center and Fairview Health to build a nationally known academic health system that combines academic and community resources to provide the very best clinical care to patients and communities, while also supporting research and education across the joint healthcare delivery system.

Community Information

We are based in Minneapolis and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America by U.S. News & World Report. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living.

You'll find excellent school systems, a robust economy, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, and a reliable international airport. If you love the outdoors, you can enjoy all four seasons with the plethora of lakes, parks, and some of the country's best bike trails!

Explore Minnesota

Greater Minneapolis – St. Paul Metropolitan Area

University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,500 physicians, 500 advanced practice providers, and 200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond.

Join us on a mission to advance medicine.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will diagnose and treat conditions of the ears, nose, throat, larynx, and sinuses while performing general and specialized otolaryngology surgeries. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including audiologists and nurse care coordinators to provide comprehensive patient care.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Lateral Skull Base SurgeryClinical DiagnosisMedical Licensing

Otolaryngology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $116k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Otolaryngology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 14.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top contract/1099 Otolaryngologist Jobs

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Salary Distribution5 jobs · 3 employers

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Annual compensation range

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$409k-$550k
#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Otolaryngology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Minneapolis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$365k
Typical market rent
$1,682/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About University of Minnesota Physicians

Hospitals and Health Care
Minneapolis, MN
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Professional Liability/Medical Malpractice Insurance
Visa Sponsorship Available