Otolaryngologist (ENT Physician) — Hospital-Employed, Columbus, NE (BC/BE)

Job ID: [Not provided]

Location: Columbus, NE
Employment: Full-time, permanent; hospital-employed within established ENT practice
Start Date: Negotiable
Schedule: Full-time clinic and surgical schedule; shared on-call rotation (details at interview)

Position summary
Provide comprehensive medical and surgical otolaryngology care for pediatric and adult patients in a Level III trauma, acute-care facility serving Platte County and seven surrounding counties. Hospital-employed position with full specialty backup and collaborative inpatient/outpatient responsibilities.

Clinical scope

• Outpatient clinic visits, inpatient consultations, and follow-up care
• Surgical cases across general ENT (medical and surgical management)
• Operate in modern facilities including hybrid OR capabilities
• Participate in quality improvement and maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation

Team, facility, and support

• Hospital-employed within an established ENT service line experiencing growth
• Strong in-house adult and pediatric hospitalist programs and full specialty support
• Excellent nursing and ancillary staff
• State-of-the-art diagnostic and clinical systems
• Level III Trauma Center

Credentials and compliance

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Otolaryngology (BC/BE)
• DEA registration required
• Nebraska medical license required or eligibility to obtain
• Visa sponsorship: to be discussed
• Standard hospital credentialing timeline

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive base salary; performance-based incentives
• $100,000 signing bonus
• Relocation assistance
• CME allowance
• Generous PTO and holiday package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance; HSA option
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• Student loan repayment: to be discussed

Qualifications

• BC/BE in Otolaryngology
• DEA required
• Open to experienced physicians and new residency graduates
• Commitment to patient-centered care and collaborative practice

Community

• Columbus, NE — community of ~22,000 with safe neighborhoods and family-friendly amenities
• Outdoor recreation: Loup and Platte Rivers (kayaking, fishing, hunting, wildlife)
• Strong public and private schools; affordable housing
• Approximately 80 miles (about 1.5 hours) from Omaha (Eppley Airfield) and Lincoln

Reason for opening

• Growth within a well-respected and expanding ENT service line

Contact

• Schedule and on-call specifics, visa support, and additional benefit details to be discussed during interview.