Description
Mercy Health is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Otolaryngologist (ENT) to join our well-established practice at Defiance Clinic in Defiance, Ohio. This is an excellent opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-focused care in a collaborative clinic + hospital-based setting, with the added benefit of seamless connections to larger tertiary centers within Mercy Health’s regional network.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a supportive community environment, enjoy a diverse patient panel, and be eager to grow a practice that serves both adult and geriatric populations.
Practice Highlights:
- Balanced Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8-hour clinic days with shared call responsibility (weekend call as assigned).
- Patient Volume: Average of 20–28 patients per day (adult and geriatric).
Procedures Commonly Performed:
- Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy
- Myringotomy & Tube Placement
- Sinus Surgery
- Thyroidectomy
- Septoplasty
- Frenulectomy
- Tympanoplasty
- Parotidectomy
Clinic Support: Dedicated LPNs and RNs, with access to on-site RT, Radiology, Lab, and Sleep Lab.
Ancillary Services: Radiology, PT/OT, Speech Pathology, Social Work, and access to multiple specialty practices including surgery, cardiology, OB/GYN, orthopedics, podiatry, wound care, neurology, oncology, pain management, pulmonary, behavioral health, and more.
Why Mercy Health – Defiance?
Practice in a growing clinic with strong community ties, while maintaining access to a robust referral network across Mercy Health’s larger regional market.
Enjoy excellent operational support with a full team of clinical and ancillary staff.
Opportunity to make a significant impact in a smaller hospital-based setting while being connected to advanced tertiary services.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive base salary plus production and quality incentives
- Sign-on bonus and relocation reimbursement.
- Student loan assistance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
- Comprehensive benefits including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- 403(b) with match, 457(b) and Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (fully funded)
- Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- CME allowance and reimbursement for licensure/boards/DEA
- Work-life balance programs: LifeMatters® concierge, fitness center membership, Be Well Within wellness program, and more.
Please reach out to Kasey Hoerst for more details!
Kasey Hoerst
Physician Sourcing Recruiter
C: (513) 882-6835
KFHoerst1@mercy.com
Bring your best. Share your heart. Be fulfilled.
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