<p>A hospital-based Otolaryngology opportunity in Ocala, Florida is open for a BC/BE ENT physician with a focus on trauma and acute care. This is a dedicated inpatient and emergent ENT role — complex facial trauma, laryngotracheal injuries, and urgent ear repairs — supported by a collaborative multidisciplinary team including ophthalmology, neurosurgery, and plastic surgery. The position operates on a shared on/off schedule with a partner otolaryngologist, providing structured coverage with built-in time off. Ocala offers a lower cost of living, a growing regional healthcare market, and easy access to Florida's Gulf and Atlantic coasts.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary with wRVU-based productivity incentives</li> <li>Occurrence-based malpractice insurance (no tail liability exposure)</li> <li>CME allowance included</li> <li>Comprehensive and flexible benefits package</li> <li>Strong administrative and clinical support infrastructure</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Hospital-based, inpatient-focused ENT practice centered on trauma and emergent care</li> <li>Case mix includes complex facial trauma, external ear repair, laryngotracheal injury management, and traumatic ENT presentations requiring urgent intervention</li> <li>Active inpatient consult service with daily rounding and structured follow-up clinics</li> <li>Shared on/off schedule with one other otolaryngologist — predictable coverage rotation with defined time off</li> <li>Multidisciplinary collaboration with ophthalmology, neurosurgery, and plastic surgery on complex facial and head-and-neck trauma cases</li> <li>Emphasis on clinical excellence within a reputable regional healthcare team</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Otolaryngology (ABOto)</li> <li>Medical degree from an accredited institution; completion of an ACGME-accredited Otolaryngology residency</li> <li>Prior experience in trauma or hospital-based ENT practice strongly preferred</li> <li>Proficiency with traumatic and emergent ENT procedures: external ear repair, facial trauma reconstruction in a multidisciplinary setting, and laryngotracheal injury management</li> <li>Comfort managing inpatient consults, rounding, and follow-up care</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Florida</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Ocala sits in north-central Florida — the heart of Florida's horse country — offering a distinctly different lifestyle from the state's coastal metros. The area is known for its low cost of living, highly regarded equestrian culture, Silver Springs State Park, and proximity to both Gainesville and Orlando. Physicians relocating here gain access to strong public and private schools, abundant outdoor recreation, and a genuine small-city quality of life without sacrificing access to major urban amenities within a short drive.</p>