Otolaryngology Physician - Ardent Health Services

Wellstone Health Partners is seeking a skilled BE/BC General Otolaryngologist for its established and expanding practice in Harker Heights, TX - 1 hour north of Austin/ 2 hours south of Dallas.

About Your Work:

• Join a team of 1 physician, 2 NPs, and 2 Audiologists

• Onsite Audiology and testing available along with experienced support staff

• First Assist surgical support

• Flexible scheduling model: # days outpatient vs. # days OR (provider preference)

• Ample surgical block schedule available

• The outpatient clinic is conveniently located adjacent to advanced, award-winning Seton Medical Center Harker Heights

• Well-stocked, modern OR with ample block time (4K endoscopes, stealth navigation, NIM vital)

• Office schedule: M-F/8-5

• 4 Administrative hours/week

• General ENT only or the ability to specialize in Ears, Laryngology or Head & Neck Surgery if that is of interest

• Call: 10 days per month

• Average 18-30 patients/day (varies depending on outpatient, OR or a mix or OR/Outpatient)

• Epic EMR

Recruitment Package May Include:

• Base salary + wRVU production incentive

• CME allowance

• Sign-on bonus

• Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans

• Relocation allowance

• Paid malpractice coverage

• Health benefits + Retirement plan

• Marketing + Practice growth assistance

Seton Medical Center Harker Heights received an "A" Patient Safety Rating in Spring 2024 from The LeapFrog Group


About Your Hospital:
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights (SMCHH) is an 83-bed acute care hospital opened in 2012 in Harker Heights, Texas, offering an array of services such as a Cardiology, Emergency Services and a Level IV Trauma Designated Emergency Room, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology, Diagnostic Services and more. Our award-winning staff provides patient care with dignity and respect. We are also Joint Commission Accredited, an Accredited Chest Pain Center, and Advanced Primary Stroke Center.

About the Community:
Situated in Bell County, Harker Heights is a vibrant community near Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood) and rests in the beautiful 'Hill and Lake' country of Central Texas. One perk of being located in the heart of Texas- is proximity to larger cities. Harker Heights is approximately 1 hour north of Austin; 30 minutes south of Waco, 2 hours south of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, and 2 hours north of San Antonio. Residents enjoy the low cost of living and many schooling options. With 225 sunny days a year, residents of Harker Heights enjoy the outdoor recreational advantages of having two lakes in proximity, Lake Belton and Stillhouse Hollow Lake. In addition, there are a number of parks, including Dana Peak Park, which offer a plethora of activities such as mountain biking, hiking, fishing, and camping.