ENT opening in North CarolinaFull-Time & PermanentLocated in Hickory, NCSeeking a BE/BC ENT doctor to join practice.- Physician-owned and operated private practice with 8 physicians, 2 PAs, and 6 audiologists covering three offices in the Hickory, Morganton and Lincolnton, NC region.- The position includes a competitive starting salary with bonus structure, one-year partnership track, low-volume call with no trauma, 1:8, and a strong benefits package.- Ownership in a multi-specialty ambulatory surgical center is also an option. - Total compensation package once partnership obtained may exceed the 90th percentile benchmark. - You can anticipate a busy practice from day one.All necessary ancillary and imaging equipment is available in the office. In addition, our practice has a physician co-led administrative team, which allows the provider to focus on their practice while making sure they still can have an active involvement in the decision making and future strategic initiatives of the practice.Our practice maintains strong relationships with the academic Otolaryngology departments in the major universities throughout the state. There are opportunities for academic engagement with resident and medical student education.Location:The region has a diverse economy and is home to a large furniture manufacturing industry, telecommunications, and transportation logistics companies and a university community (Appalachian State University-satellite and Lenoir Rhyne University). The Unifour region MSA referral basin has a population of approximately 375,000 people. The mountains of the high country are also an hour away and offer a wealth of outdoor activities. Hickory itself is a welcoming community that offers southern charm and hospitality with a family-friendly downtown area, restaurants, ample parks, a professional minor league baseball team, performing arts, and revitalized greenways with access to lake-life and countless other outdoor activities.