Physician - ENT

ENT opportunity with established and growing CHRISTUS practice in Texarkana (NE Texas)

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in collaboration with CHRISTUS St. Michael hospital in Texarkana is seeking a BE/BC Otolaryngologist (ENT) to join an established practice. This unique opportunity offers the stability and support of an employment model combined with the ability to maximize earnings through RVU-based compensation. The incoming physician will benefit from a strong referral network, existing patient demand, and the autonomy to expand on clinical interests.

Practice Description:

• Practice offers exceptional growth potential; RVU-based compensation model rewards individual performance.
• Located on 120 wooded acres, the campus is home to two (2) CHRISTUS St. Michael hospitals, medical offices, and clinics, offering a collaborative environment and an ideal setting for professional growth.
• Well-equipped clinic featuring state-of-the-art diagnostic technology, updated NITUS audiology equipment, and modern endoscopic scopes.

• Growth opportunities include expanding surgical offerings and developing subspecialty interests based on clinical interests.
• A second Audiologist or APC will be hired to work with the new ENT Physician.

Current Physician Schedule and caseload:

• Monday through Wednesdays: approximately 30 patients per day.
• Thursdays: Dedicated OR block time in the morning followed by clinic.
  
• Off most Fridays
• Most common diagnosis: Ped tubes; impact ears with external numbing; tonsils and sinus surgery, including baloons
• No cospetic surgery work; will do deviated septum when appropriate

• Call Coverage
• • Current call schedule: 1:4; anticipated call: 1:5
  • Telephone call only; no ED call requirement

  Hospital Services:

  • 311-bed acute care hospital with a Level III Emergency Department and a full range of medical specialties represented.
  • Christus after-hours triage services nurse line assists with call duties
  • Epic EMR utilized across both clinic and hospital settings.
  • https://www.christushealth.org/locations/st-michael

  Qualifications:

  • Unrestricted Texas License at start of practice
  • Texas Registered DEA
  • BC/BE Residency trained in Otolaryngology
  • Upcoming graduation residents encouraged to inquire

  About CHRISTUS Health:

  • More than 700 physicians and advanced practice clinicians representing 41 specialties across 82 clinics throughout Northeast Texas.
  • A financially strong, mission-driven Catholic health system known for its fiscal stewardship and commitment to physician professional growth.
  • 2018 Acclaim Award Winner- Number One - physician group in the Nation

  Additional Benefits Include:

  • Sign-on and relocation allowance
  • Comprehensive Medical and Dental (BCBS) Insurance
  • Professional Liability Insurance
  • 403(b) Matched Savings Plan
  • No State income tax

  About the Community:

  Texarkana offers a unique blend of small-town charm and metropolitan amenities, straddling the Texas-Arkansas state line. Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life, a low cost of living, excellent schools, vibrant arts and culture, and abundant outdoor recreation. Surrounded by the piney woods, scenic lakes, and rolling landscapes of Northeast Texas, the area provides ample opportunities for fishing, boating, and hiking. Home to the rapidly growing Texas A&M University-Texarkana, Texarkana is an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family.

  For immediate consideration, please contact:

  Lourdes Kvalem,CHRISTUS Health Physician Recruiter

  Phone: 214-395-8604;Lourdes.Kvalem@Christushealth.org

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