Otolaryngologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Northern Colorado

Otolaryngologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Northern Colorado at LocumTenens.com summary: An otolaryngologist is sought for locum tenens coverage in Northern Colorado, providing both surgical and non-surgical ENT care primarily for adult patients. The role involves working mostly in a clinic setting with some hospital duties, performing procedures such as sinus surgery, bronchoscopy, and tracheotomy. The assignment requires managing postoperative care and a caseload of approximately 18-21 patients per day with occasional weekend call responsibilities. A facility is seeking an otolaryngologist for locum tenens coverage. While on assignment in Northern Colorado, explore the beautiful outdoors and visit the Horsetooth Reservoir, Lory State Park, or visit historic districts for shops and restaurants! The practice uses EPIC and has 3 exam rooms in the clinic. The caseload focuses on bread-and-butter ENT cases, with about 95% adult and 5% pediatric patients. The work setting is roughly 75% office/clinic and 25% hospital-based, with an equal split between surgical and non-surgical cases. Physicians typically see around 18 scheduled office patients per day, with 2-3 add-ons, and perform about 7 surgeries per week. Hospital patient volume is low, averaging 0-3 patients per day, with 0-1 admissions, no ICU patients, and 3-4 surgeries weekly. Required procedures include general otolaryngology (both surgical and non-surgical), endoscopic procedures such as septal and sinus surgery, flexible bronchoscopy, laryngoscopy, and tracheotomy. Preferred procedures include facial reconstruction. Providers should be comfortable managing all general ENT postoperative care and questions related to sinus, ear, endocrine, and head and neck conditions. Dates Needed: 2 Weekends Per Month Call Ratio/Schedule: 1:2 Case Load/PPD: 18-21 Shift Type: 24-Hour Call Assignment Type: Clinic; OR; Full Scope Assignment Duration: Locums Call Required: Yes Board Certification Required: Negotiable Patient Population: All Ages Support Staff: RNs, MAs,1 APPs, 1 Physician Government: No Reference ID: ORD-194688-MD-CO Keywords: otolaryngology, ENT, locum tenens, sinus surgery, bronchoscopy, tracheotomy, head and neck surgery, postoperative care, clinic work, hospital-based procedures

Location: Hartsel, Colorado, US

Posted Date: 7/18/2025