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Find your calling at Mercy! Mercy Hospital – Springfield, Missouri Seeking Fellowship-Trained Otologist/Neurotologist Elevate Your Subspecialty Practice at a Premier Regional Referral Center Mercy Hospital Springfield is seeking a fellowship-trained Otologist or Neurotologist to join our expanding, high-volume ENT program. This is a unique opportunity to practice at a tertiary referral hub serving a four-state region of nearly 2 million patients, with strong demand and immediate case volume.
You’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team in a well-established program that continues to grow in complexity and reach. With only one fellowship-trained otologist currently covering the region, this role offers the chance to quickly build a robust, advanced subspecialty practice. Why This Opportunity Stands Out 90%+ Otology/Neurotology focus – build a true subspecialty practice Expand care in hearing implants (cochlear & bone-anchored), vestibular disorders, and skull-base surgery High demand with immediate access to complex cases and a strong referral base Practice in a leading tertiary care environment with cutting-edge resources Opportunity for teaching and research in a GME setting, if interested Team & Program Strength You’ll be supported by a comprehensive, highly skilled team including: 3 Head & Neck Microvascular Surgeons Skull Base Neurosurgery & Neurointerventional specialists 3 General Otolaryngologists ENT Allergy services 6 Audiologists, 3 Vestibular Therapists, 6 Speech-Language Pathologists Facial Plastic Surgery Position Highlights Negotiable $550,000 salary + $100,000 sign-on bonus + stipend opportunities General ENT call: 1 in 9–10 (primarily coverage only) Hospital-employed model with excellent access to ORs and ambulatory surgery centers Comprehensive, day-one family benefits, relocation assistance, and CME support Why Mercy Springfield Only tertiary otology/neurotology referral center within 150 miles Serves Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma Integrated support across Neurosurgery, Neurology, Audiology, Rehab, and Speech Therapy Life in Springfield, Missouri Enjoy an exceptional quality of life with: Low cost of living and strong housing options Excellent schools and family-friendly communities Abundant outdoor recreation — lakes, fishing, hiking, and biking A vibrant local scene with dining, arts, and entertainment Build the Practice You’ve Trained For If you’re looking to grow a high-impact, subspecialty-focused practice in a supportive, collaborative environment—this is your opportunity.
Why Mercy? At Mercy, you can lead the way. Join a team where your passion for patient care meets innovation.
As part of an organization rooted in a 200-year tradition of compassionate service, you’ll help advance health care while exploring new technologies and shaping the future of medicine. What sets Mercy apart is our commitment to physician leadership – from the highest levels of our organization to the front lines of care – where physicians and caregivers collaborate, embrace fresh thinking and drive clinical and operational excellence.
If making a difference in your community is why you chose health care; Mercy is where you can put that purpose into practice. For more information, please contact Todd Vandewalker, MHA, CPRP. Telephone: 417-820-3606 | Email: todd.vandewalker@mercy.net
About the role
You’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team in a well-established program that continues to grow in complexity and reach. With only one fellowship-trained otologist currently covering the region, this role offers the chance to quickly build a robust, advanced subspecialty practice.