The ENT practice operates out of a dedicated clinic in the medical office building attached to UK Kings Daughters Medical Center. The group sees a broad mix of pediatric and adult patients, and the incoming physician has flexibility to weight the practice toward either population based on personal preference. A strong referral pipeline flows from the health system's extensive employed primary care network, so new patient volume is consistent from day one.
The clinic is open Monday through Thursday, with APPs on-site five days per week to manage follow-ups, allergy patients, and consult facilitation. An onsite scope room supports in-clinic procedures without the need to schedule OR time for routine diagnostic work.
Two of the current ENT physicians perform Inspire procedures together and have achieved nationally recognized outcomes. The group strongly prefers the incoming physician to participate in the Inspire program.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Current Call Rotation | 1:3 (will improve to 1:4 with incoming physician) |
| Call Format | One week on call at a time |
| Maximum Call Days | 10 per month, per contract |
| Vacation Coverage | Hospital provides locum coverage |
| Call Responsibilities | ED and inpatient ENT consults |
| Provider Experience Level | Daily Patient Volume |
|---|---|
| Standard | 25+ patients per day |
| Experienced (current physicians) | 30 to 40 patients per day |
The higher end of daily volume is not required. The patient demand is present, and the incoming physician can build toward it at their own pace if they choose.
The health system operates outreach clinic options in several nearby communities, including Portsmouth. This gives the incoming physician the opportunity to extend reach into underserved areas and build regional referral relationships.