Physician - Otology/Neurotology
Cleveland, OH 44195
| Specialty | Otology/Neurotology |
|---|---|
| Profession | Physician |
Pediatric Otolaryngologist - Pediatric Hearing Implant Program
Cleveland Clinic Children's | Head & Neck Institute | Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic Head & Neck Institute is seeking a Pediatric Otolaryngologist to join our nationally recognized academic practice with the opportunity to become an integral member of one of the nation's thriving pediatric hearing implant programs. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise or a strong interest in pediatric otology, cochlear implantation, and the comprehensive care of children with hearing loss.
This is an outstanding opportunity to build a career within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that provides state-of-the-art care to children with congenital and acquired hearing disorders while participating in education, research, and program development.
A Thriving Pediatric Hearing Implant Program
Our pediatric hearing implant program provides world class care and continues to experience significant growth. Highlights include:
- A large hearing loss population of over 450 pediatric patients managed via a dashboard with nursing care coordination.
- More than 20 pediatric cochlear implant procedures performed annually, with continued program growth.
- A robust multidisciplinary team including pediatric audiologists, speech-language pathologists, auditory verbal therapists, genetic counselors, developmental specialists, and dedicated nursing support.
- Longitudinal care spanning newborn hearing screening through adolescence, including cochlear implantation, bone conduction hearing devices, and management of complex pediatric otologic disorders.
- Opportunities to participate in program innovation, outcomes research, quality improvement initiatives, and expansion of regional access to hearing healthcare.
Candidates with an interest in complex pediatric ear surgery, hearing preservation, congenital ear disorders, auditory implants, or leadership within a growing hearing implant program are especially encouraged to apply.
About the Practice
The Cleveland Clinic Head & Neck Institute includes:
- 50 staff surgeons
- 25 advanced practice providers
- A full spectrum of audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and comprehensive nursing support
- More than 120,000 outpatient visits annually
- More than 7,000 surgical cases annually
Pediatric Otolaryngology care is provided at Cleveland Clinic Children's main campus in the heart of Cleveland and at family health centers throughout northern Ohio. Our new, state-of-the-art pediatric facility integrates pediatric otolaryngology with complementary pediatric subspecialties, fostering collaboration, collegiality, and multidisciplinary program development while enhancing the experience for the children and families we serve.
Cleveland Clinic Children's
- More than 500 pediatric medical and surgical specialists
- 381 inpatient beds
- 43 outpatient clinics throughout the Children's network
- More than 980,000 outpatient visits annually
- Approximately 17,000 hospital admissions annually
- More than 10,000 pediatric surgical procedures annually
Position Highlights
This academic position includes care of tertiary and quaternary pediatric otolaryngology patients encompassing the full breadth of pediatric otolaryngology. While all subspecialty interests are welcome, we are especially interested in candidates who wish to develop an active pediatric otology and hearing implant practice.
Additional opportunities include:
- Expanding a busy pediatric hearing implant program with an established referral base.
- Collaboration with adult otologists, pediatric audiologists, and multidisciplinary hearing healthcare teams.
- Participation in multidisciplinary hearing loss management.
- Teaching residents, fellows, and medical students within an outstanding academic environment.
- Clinical and translational research with strong institutional support.
- Leadership opportunities within pediatric otology and hearing implant services as the program continues to grow.
Our general and complex otolaryngology colleagues care for children throughout the region while referring advanced otologic and hearing implant cases to pediatric subspecialists. Pediatric otolaryngologists also participate in inpatient consultations on pediatric floors, the NICU, and the PICU.
Academic Environment
Our Head & Neck Institute is consistently ranked among the nation's best otolaryngology programs by U.S. News & World Report. Faculty are active participants in our ACGME-accredited Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery residency training program, where teaching and research are integral components of our mission.
Faculty appointments are through the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. Academic rank and compensation are commensurate with experience and accomplishments.
Why Cleveland Clinic?
- Nationally recognized academic medical center with exceptional multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Collegial faculty committed to clinical excellence, innovation, education, and research.
- Shared call schedule designed to support work-life balance.
- Extensive leadership development through the Mandel Global Leadership and Learning Institute.
- Structured career pathways emphasizing clinical excellence, education, research, leadership, or hybrid academic careers.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Why Cleveland?
Cleveland offers an exceptional quality of life with a low cost of living, outstanding schools, vibrant neighborhoods, professional sports, nationally recognized cultural institutions, and abundant outdoor recreation along Lake Erie and the Metroparks.
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must:
- Be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
- Have completed, or be completing, an accredited Pediatric Otolaryngology fellowship.
- Demonstrate interest and commitment to pediatric otology, hearing implants, and multidisciplinary hearing healthcare.
- Be eligible for medical licensure in Ohio.
This position is not eligible for J-1 visa sponsorship.
The Cleveland Clinic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and excellence within our academic medical community.
