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Rochester, Minnesota

Pediatric Otolaryngologist

PediatricsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$307k-$843k

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Job Description

Mayo Clinic is seeking a fellowship-trained Pediatric Otolaryngologist to join our talented and multi-faceted Department of Otolaryngology and the ACS Level 1 Accredited Mayo Clinic Children’s Center in Rochester, MN. Mayo Clinic has again been recognized as the best hospital in the nation for 2023-2024 by U.S. News and World Report.

The qualified candidate will join a team of experienced Pediatric Otolaryngologists, the department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and the Mayo Clinic system which focuses on world-class patient centric tertiary care.

Candidates Must Possess

  • MD or MD/PhD degree from an accredited institution
  • American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Certification
  • Eligibility for licensure in the state of Minnesota
  • Fellowship training in an accredited pediatric fellowship

The opportunity offers the appropriate person with considerable clinical,

academic, teaching, and leadership experience:

  • To expand and lead clinical care in any of the following sub-specialties:
  • Aerodigestive and airway reconstruction
  • Pediatric nasal and skull base tumors
  • Cleft Lip/Palate and VPI
  • The opportunity to create and expand any individual interests
  • Research and Innovation support and time
  • Opportunity to participate in a thriving global surgery program with ample options for clinical service, education and research abroad.
  • The opportunity to work one-on-one in a mentorship and educational role with Mayo Clinic residents in an apprenticeship model that has been in existence since the inception of the Mayo Graduate Education Program.

Position and Hospital Highlights

  • The pediatric otolaryngology division of the department actively participates in many multidisciplinary teams including aerodigestive clinic/complex airway practice, pediatric head and neck tumor, clinic craniofacial cleft lip/palate clinic, vascular anomalies clinic, and is looking to develop more as demands increase.
  • St. Mary’s Hospital is a 1,265 bed hospital with nearly 70 operating rooms including Mayo Eugenio Litta Children’s Hospital, a 148-bed hospital within the Saint Marys Hospital. It houses a pediatric NICU, PICU and Cardiac ICU with full time pediatric intensive specialists.
  • The Mayo Clinic Children’s surgical center features a 13 operating room and 2 procedure room surgical suite dedicated to pediatric multidisciplinary surgical care. This suite is staffed by dedicated pediatric anesthesiologists, pre-op and post-op nurses and dedicated pediatric surgical personnel.

Rochester, MN is a thriving and vibrant city supported by medical care, medical innovation, medical research and medical industry. It has been designated as a destination medical city in the state of Minnesota. It boasts, affordable housing and living, a green community, miles of rivers, woods, biking and hiking trails, excellent public schools, and easy access to interstate highways and airports.

If you are interested in the position, please feel free to contact Dr. Josh Wiedermann.

Josh Wiedermann, MD MGSC FACS

Chair- Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Director of Global Surgery and Assistant Professor

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery martin.jennifer1@mayo.edu

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

  • Medical: Multiple plan options.
  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations.

Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations.

Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Key Responsibilities

The Pediatric Otolaryngologist will provide world-class tertiary clinical care and lead multidisciplinary teams in areas such as aerodigestive and airway reconstruction. The role also involves active participation in research, innovation, and the mentorship of residents within the Mayo Graduate Education Program.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or MD/PhD degree and possess American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery certification. Additionally, applicants are required to have completed an accredited pediatric otolaryngology fellowship and be eligible for medical licensure in Minnesota.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Skull base surgeryCleft lip and palate repairVPI treatmentClinical leadershipMultidisciplinary team collaboration

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 41 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 14.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$575k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $583k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 1.5
Below most Pediatrics listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 731 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Rochester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$307k≈ 1.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,650/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.8
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 · Rochester, MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Mayo Clinic

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Rochester, Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account
Vision: Affordable plan with national network
Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs
Retirement: Competitive retirement package
CME and advancement opportunities