Physician – Otolaryngology (ENT) | Med Director

Job description

Physician – Otolaryngology (ENT) | Medical Director Saranac Lake, New York

POSITION OVERVIEW

Opportunity Type: Permanent Placement | Hospital Employed Schedule: Full-Time Practice Setting: Outpatient and Surgical | Dual Clinical & Leadership Role Salary: $Sign up or sign in for contact information; $400,000 guaranteed base salary Medical Director Stipend: Available Sign-On Bonus: Negotiable

COMPENSATION

Base Salary: $Sign up or sign in for contact information; $400,000 annually (commensurate with experience) Medical Director Stipend: Available Sign-On Bonus: Negotiable for qualified candidates Productivity & Quality Bonus: Available

Additional Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-matched retirement plan
• CME allowance and paid CME time
• Paid malpractice coverage (occurrence-based)
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Relocation assistance available

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a rare dual-role opportunity combining a full-spectrum clinical ENT practice with departmental Medical Director leadership within a mission-driven regional health system serving New York's Adirondack region.

Medical Director Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative leadership for the ENT department
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on quality initiatives, service line growth, and strategic planning
• Participate in peer review, credentialing, and medical staff governance
• Foster a culture of clinical excellence, patient safety, and team development
• Support recruitment and onboarding of future ENT providers as the service line expands

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and management of ENT conditions including disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck
• Perform surgical procedures including tonsillectomy, sinus surgery (FESS), thyroid/parathyroid surgery, otologic procedures, and laryngoscopy
• Provide inpatient consultations and collaborate with emergency medicine, primary care, and other specialties
• Participate in shared call coverage rotation

REQUIREMENTS

• MD or DO with Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
• Eligible for New York State medical licensure
• Prior leadership or administrative experience preferred but not required
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills
• Clean malpractice and license history required

ABOUT THE FACILITY

This leading not-for-profit healthcare system serves New York's Adirondack region with a network that includes a full-service medical center and multiple specialty and primary care clinics across the Tri-Lakes area. With more than 900 employees and 50 physicians across 25 specialties, the organization combines the personalized care of a community hospital with the resources of a regional health system and a legacy of healing spanning more than a century.

ABOUT SARANAC LAKE, NEW YORK

Located within the six-million-acre Adirondack Park, Saranac Lake offers one of the most exceptional quality of life settings in the Northeast. The region features world-class skiing at Whiteface Mountain, hiking the 46 High Peaks, fly-fishing the legendary AuSable River, paddling crystal-clear lakes, and exploring the Olympic heritage of Lake Placid. A vibrant arts community, excellent schools, and a welcoming small-town atmosphere make this one of the most