Otolaryngologist

Your future role at a glance 

• Location: Tulsa, OK 
• Schedule: Full Time
• Productivity Incentives: Competitive 2 year guarantee, then transition to RVU Corridor Compensation Plan
• Commencement Bonus: Up to $100,000 
• CME allowance: $5,000 annual CME allowance plus paid licensure, DEA, and OBNDD fees
• Malpractice: 100% Employer Paid Coverage with Tail
• Residency Stipend: Available for Qualified Candidates
• Relocation Assistance for Qualified Candidates

This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

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Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated physician to join an employed position supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.

• At Ascension St. John in Tulsa, we’re in a unique phase of rebuilding and expanding our ENT program, and it’s creating something most physicians don’t often get
• Call structure: Flexible. We prioritize work-life balance through a highly structured call schedule. Our providers typically participate in a manageable rotation of a week of call.
• Practice setting: Mixed (outpatient and inpatient) 
• Key Procedures in Clinic: Eustachian Tube Dilation, Biopsy, Skin Lesion Removals, Ear Tubes, Scopes and Ultrasounds
• Access to: Robotics | Dedicated block time | Support staff | Audiologists
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Lead patient care within your assigned area by applying advanced diagnostic and treatment skills to improve individual health outcomes.
• Advocate for clinical excellence by identifying and implementing strategies that enhance the quality of care and the cost-effectiveness of our services.

About Ascension St. John 

• 600 bed hospital / medical center
• ACS Verified Level I Trauma Center
• Serving a population of approximately one million
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
• The hospital is undergoing a full modernization supported by over $100 million in investment, with a strong emphasis on upgrades to Women’s & Children’s services and more! 
• Largest robotic fleet in northeastern Oklahoma including the newest Davinci 5.

Why Physicians Choose Ascension in Tulsa

Tulsa is a vibrant, growing city that is nationally recognized for live music, family-friendly attractions, and an exceptionally low cost of living. Residents enjoy short commute times, affordable housing, and access to big-city amenities without the big-city expense.

• Nation's 2nd Fastest Commute Time (U.S. Census)
• #1 Most Affordable City in the U.S. (Relocate America)
• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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