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Posted: 18-Apr-26
Location: DICKINSON, North Dakota
Job Summary and ResponsibilitiesYour Specialty, Your Legacy: Build an Unrivaled ENT Practice and an Extraordinary Life in Dickinson, North Dakota.
Are you an Otorhinolaryngology Physician (ENT) seeking more than just a place to practice? Do you dream of a setting where your highly specialized skills are not just needed, but are desperately sought after, allowing you to establish a thriving practice from the ground up, while simultaneously embracing an unparalleled life filled with adventure, community, and exceptional quality? Then it's time to discover Dickinson, North Dakota.
We understand what inspires you: the intricate anatomy of the head and neck, the precision of microsurgery, the profound impact of restoring hearing, voice, and balance, and the intellectual challenge of complex cases. In Dickinson, you won't just be another ENT; you'll be the ENT, a pivotal specialist, a trusted expert, and a critical component of our region's healthcare infrastructure. This is an incredible opportunity to make a profound and lasting mark, serving a population eagerly awaiting your expertise.
CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson is recruiting a BE/BC Otorhinolaryngology Physician to join their facility.
Practice Details:
- Competitive base salary $513,679
- Quality and productivity bonus incentives eligible
- Paid reloaction up to $15,000
- Starting loan of up to 10% of base compensation
- Flexible scheduling to support work/life balance
- Dedicated clinical staff
- Up-to-date clinic
- Procedural rooms
- Virtual scribes
- Education stipend, relocation, starting bonus
- Generous time off, CME, full benefits, malpractice, and more
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
Responsibilities
- Patient Care: Diagnose and treat medical conditions; develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
- Communication: Effectively communicate with patients, families, and healthcare teams; foster a collaborative approach.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with coding and billing regulations.
- Team Collaboration: Work with healthcare professionals and participate in interdisciplinary meetings.
- Quality Improvement: Engage in quality assurance initiatives and analyze clinical outcomes for improvement.
- Compliance: Adhere to ethical standards and stay informed about healthcare regulations.
- Continuous Learning: Stay updated on medical advancements and participate in ongoing education and training.
Imagine this: Your Professional Life in Dickinson
- Unmet Need, Unrivaled Opportunity: Dickinson and the surrounding region present a significant, underserved market for specialized ENT services. This translates into an unparalleled chance to establish a robust practice quickly, with minimal competition and a substantial, waiting patient base. You'll be instrumental in bringing essential subspecialty care closer to home for thousands of residents who currently travel great distances for these services.
- Broad Scope, True Expertise: With the opportunity to establish and grow your own practice, or integrate into an existing, supportive system, you'll manage a diverse range of ENT conditions - from common childhood ear infections and sinus issues to complex head and neck pathology, otologic procedures, and advanced rhinology. You'll have the autonomy to define your practice, implement cutting-edge techniques, and become the regional authority in your field.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities, Collaborative Environment: Our modern medical facilities are equipped to support advanced ENT procedures, including potential for endoscopic sinus surgery, micro-otology, and other specialized interventions. You'll work within a collegial medical community that values collaboration and is eager to partner with you to ensure seamless, comprehensive patient care. Your input and leadership in developing a top-tier ENT program will be highly valued.
- Direct Impact, Patient Gratitude: The patients you serve here will be profoundly grateful for your presence. You'll witness daily the life-changing impact of your work - restoring hearing, improving breathing, addressing critical head and neck concerns. You'll develop deeper patient and family relationships than often possible in high-volume, impersonal urban settings. This is medicine at its most rewarding, where you are a true hero in the community.
Imagine this: Your Personal Life in Dickinson - Where Adventure Meets Serenity
Dickinson isn't just an incredible place to build a practice; it's an extraordinary place to build a life, offering a unique blend of professional challenge and unparalleled personal fulfillment.
- Exceptional Quality of Life, Real Financial Power: Trade the crushing cost of living and oppressive traffic of larger cities for significantly enhanced quality of life. Your competitive ENT salary will afford you an incredibly comfortable existence - a beautiful, spacious home, the opportunity for large property, and the financial freedom to pursue your passions without compromise.
- A Haven for Families, Rich in Opportunity: If you have a family or plan to start one, Dickinson is an ideal environment for growth and connection.
- Excellent Schools: Our public and private schools are committed to strong academics and personalized attention, fostering well-rounded students.
- Safe & Welcoming: Enjoy the peace of mind of secure, friendly neighborhoods where children can thrive, and community values run deep.
- Abundant Activities: From well-maintained parks, splash pads, and top-tier youth sports leagues to community programs and cultural events, there are endless opportunities for children and adults to engage and connect.
- Your Personal Gateway to the Great Outdoors & Vibrant Community: Dickinson offers an unparalleled balance of small-city amenities and immediate access to breathtaking natural beauty.
- The Majestic Theodore Roosevelt National Park is Your Backyard: Within minutes, you can immerse yourself in the stunning Badlands landscape. Hike, bike, horseback ride, or simply soak in the dramatic vistas. Wildlife viewing (bison, wild horses, prairie dogs) is a daily wonder.
- Year-Round Recreation: Beyond the National Park, enjoy fishing, hunting, boating, kayaking on nearby lakes and rivers. The changing seasons bring new adventures: duck and goose hunting, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and ice fishing in the winter.
- Dynamic Community Spirit: Dickinson blends small-town friendliness with a growing urban flair. Discover local breweries, diverse restaurants, unique boutiques, a vibrant downtown, and a full calendar of community events, festivals, and farmers' markets. You'll find it incredibly easy to integrate, forge genuine friendships, and become an active participant in our thriving community.
- A Peaceful Pace, A Richer Experience: Leave behind the endless commutes, the urban sprawl, and the constant rush. Here, you'll breathe cleaner air, witness spectacular starry nights, and reclaim your time. This allows for deeper family connections, more personal pursuits, and a truly balanced life.
What would your life look like in Dickinson?
Imagine a morning commute that takes mere minutes, allowing you ample time for a focused start to your day. Your clinic and OR schedule are bustling with a diverse range of ENT cases, where your expertise is deeply valued, and your surgical skills profoundly improve patients' lives. After your last procedure, you might head straight to Theodore Roosevelt National Park for a restorative hike, enjoy a family dinner at a local farm-to-table restaurant, or partake in a community event. Weekends could involve a multi-day Badlands adventure, a hunting trip in the vast prairie, or teaching your children to fish on a nearby lake, all while surrounded by friends and a community that genuinely appreciates you.
This isn't a fantasy; it's the tangible reality awaiting you in Dickinson. We are a community that recognizes the immense value of specialized medical care and is dedicated to offering an exceptional lifestyle to the physicians who choose to provide it.
If you're an Otorhinolaryngology Physician ready to build a premier practice, create a lasting legacy, and embrace a life rich in outdoor adventure, community, and profound personal fulfillment, Dickinson is calling. Don't just find a new job; find your new home and your life's best chapter.
Contact us today to explore how your calling perfectly aligns with the extraordinary life available in Dickinson, North Dakota.
Job Requirements- American Board Certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty
- A valid and unrestricted state medical license or license-eligible
Where You'll WorkDickinson, North Dakota, has a population of around 25,000, is a mid-size community with a small-town feel located in Stark County in southwest North Dakota. Dickinson is the
regional hub for more than 200,000 people and is home to Dickinson State University. Located approximately 100 miles west of the capital city of Bismarck, Dickinson is the
midpoint between Fargo, North Dakota and Billings, Montana. Dickinson is approximately 30 miles from Theodore Roosevelt National Park in the Badlands and future home of the
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. 250 miles to the south is Mount Rushmore National Monument. The City's strong economy focuses on diverse resources of agriculture, energy (coal, ethanol, natural gas, and oil), manufacturing and tourism.
Dickinson is a destination community for entertainment and cultural events including:
Roughrider Days, the Ukrainian Ethnic Festival, Dickinson State University Campus Activities, Summer Concert Series, Rodeos, Museum, Specialty Vehicle Shows, and Car Races, to name just a few. For those who love the outdoors, one can enjoy world class bird and big-game hunting, fishing, camping, winter and summer sporting activities, hiking,
biking and equestrian trails.
However, the truest pleasure is living here! So now you know what makes Dickinson so special: the people, incredible relationship between a healthy, thriving economy, and its amazing quality of place and life. We invite you to join us in making Dickinson a world class city!
CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson part of CommonSpirit Heath a national nonprofit health system based in Englewood Colorado. The faith-based system operates in 18 states and includes 103 hospitals. Additional services offered within the system are: long-term care assisted and residential living communities community health services organizations home health agencies and numerous outpatient facilities.
Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) is a member of CommonSpirit Health(tm), a nonprofit, Catholic health system committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen--both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
CommonSpirit was created by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health as a single ministry in early 2019. With a large geographic footprint representing diverse populations across the U.S. and a mission to serve the most vulnerable, CommonSpirit is a leader in advancing the shift from sick care to well care, and advocating for social justice.
