Clinical Component

Navigating the Clinical Component

Comprehensive General ENT Practice with Surgical Focus

Your clinical practice at Sheridan Memorial Hospital will center around providing comprehensive ENT care with a balanced mix of surgical procedures and office-based treatments. Unlike the production pressure common in many hospital-employed positions, your schedule is designed with appropriate time for thorough patient interaction—featuring 30-minute appointment blocks that allow you to develop meaningful patient relationships and deliver care without feeling rushed. This thoughtful scheduling approach creates a practice rhythm that promotes both clinical excellence and personal satisfaction.

The patient population you'll serve spans all ages, from pediatric cases requiring ear tubes and tonsillectomies to adults needing sinus procedures and hearing evaluations. As the hospital's primary ENT specialist, you'll develop longitudinal relationships with your patients rather than experiencing the fragmented care common in larger medical centers. Your typical week balances clinical and surgical demands with dedicated time for procedures, creating a diverse practice that leverages the full spectrum of your ENT training.

  • General ENT procedures including tubes, tonsillectomies, cleft repairs, and sinus surgeries
  • Dedicated surgery day (traditionally Thursdays) with flexibility to adjust based on your preferences
  • Opportunity to introduce Inspire sleep apnea treatment procedures based on your interest
  • Optional nasal and orbital fracture repairs
  • Established referral relationships with specialists in Billings (90 minutes away) for complex cases

Balanced Call Schedule with Reasonable Expectations

Your call responsibilities reflect the practice's commitment to physician well-being, with a manageable schedule that supports work-life balance. The current arrangement involves 10 days of call per month. Unlike the burdensome call schedules common in many hospital settings, this position typically requires in-person response only 2–3 times monthly, allowing you to maintain personal commitments while ensuring patients receive needed care.

  • Approximately 1:3 call rotation (10 days per month)
  • Typical in-person response needed only 2–3 times monthly during call periods
  • Home call with remote EMR access for many issues

Advanced Equipment and Multidisciplinary Services

Your practice will be supported by modern equipment and complementary services that enhance your ability to provide comprehensive care. The clinic features dedicated spaces designed specifically for ENT procedures, allowing efficient workflow and optimal patient experiences. Beyond traditional ENT services, you'll have the opportunity to oversee thriving audiology and allergy practices that complement your surgical work and create a truly comprehensive ENT center.

  • Modern sinus navigation equipment for precise surgical procedures
  • Ultrasound availability for in-office diagnostics and treatments
  • Dedicated microscope room for specialized ear procedures
  • Thriving audiology practice with experienced staff (audiologist planning retirement in ~3 years)
  • Popular allergy testing and immunotherapy service line serving the Sheridan area

Collaborative Clinical Support

Your practice efficiency is enhanced through collaboration with a skilled Physician Assistant (PA) who can manage appropriate aspects of patient care under your supervision. This team approach allows you to focus your expertise where it's most needed while ensuring patients receive timely, comprehensive care for routine needs. Unlike solo practitioners who must personally handle every aspect of care, this collaborative model creates space for you to maintain clinical excellence without sacrificing personal time.

  • Skilled Physician Assistant supporting clinic operations
  • PA can perform flexible laryngoscopies and other procedures, expanding practice capacity
  • Team approach allowing you to focus on surgical cases and complex patients
  • Dedicated support staff familiar with ENT specialty needs

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