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Physician - Pediatric Otolaryngology

Sanford Health · Marshfield, WI · Full time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

How would you work with the NICU and PICU on infants with complex airways?

What they are checking: Collaboration with the pediatric intensive care teams the hospital offers.

How do you work with audiology on a child who fails a newborn hearing screen?

What they are checking: Timely coordination that protects a child's speech and language development.

How would you work with the three physician assistants in the department?

What they are checking: Whether they work effectively with and supervise physician assistants, since team-based care lets the department see more children well.

If your pediatric training is outside a fellowship, tell me about the pediatric cases you have managed.

What they are checking: Honest description of pediatric experience, since the posting accepts strong training without fellowship.

What draws you to Marshfield Children's Hospital?

What they are checking: Genuine connection to the program and community, which supports retention.

What would you do

A parent is anxious about their child's surgery. How do you talk with them?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate clearly and reassuringly with anxious parents, helping them understand the surgery and what recovery will look like.

How do you handle a child with a suspected foreign body in the airway?

What they are checking: Whether they respond calmly and quickly to a suspected airway foreign body, since this is a true pediatric emergency.

About the work

Walk me through your evaluation of an infant with noisy breathing and suspected laryngomalacia.

What they are checking: Airway assessment skill and judgment on when surgery is needed.

How do you decide when a child needs ear tubes?

What they are checking: Whether they follow evidence-based indications for ear tubes, rather than defaulting to surgery when watchful waiting may be the better choice.

How do you manage a child with obstructive sleep apnea before tonsillectomy?

What they are checking: Whether they assess surgical risk in children with sleep apnea and plan appropriate monitoring after surgery, since airway complications can occur.

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The full job description

As published by Sanford Health.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. 

 Visas Accepted H1B or J1

 Specialty Otolaryngology

 Practice Details Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, Wisconsin is seeking a BC/BE Pediatric Otolaryngologist or a physician with outstanding pediatric training or experience for our flagship hospital & clinic. Join the longest continuous-running ENT practice in the state of Wisconsin. Great work/life balance with 1:3 call coverage. Fully remodeled clinic space with state-of-the-art equipment 2 dedicated procedure rooms 3 Physician Assistants Audiology Department adjacent to ENT Department More than 30 pediatric specialties Pediatric cancer care Pediatric & neonatal intensive care units Pediatric rehabilitation Pediatric trauma and injury prevention Marshfield Children’s Hospital Marshfield Children's Hospital Our 56-bed Children's Hospital is Central Wisconsin's only accredited pediatric hospital, and one of only four in Wisconsin. It is equipped with the latest technology, more than 40 pediatric specialties and board-certified pediatric hospitalists, intensivists, and neonatologists. Certified child life specialists ensure children receive the emotional support they may need to cope with their treatment during their hospital stay. The hospital has a 24-bed level 3 NICU with 24/7 neonatology support and normal newborn nursery; an 8-bed PICU with 24/7 pediatric intensivist support including sedation services; 26-bed pediatric acute beds including 8-bed Heme-Onc positive pressure rooms and 24/7 pediatric hospitalist support. Marshfield Children’s is an ACS Verified Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Program and a member of the Children’s Oncology Group (COG). We strongly encourage our physicians to be involved in medical education and research to continue building our strong foundation of patient care, research and education for years to come.

 Community Description Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin, Marshfield is a safe, clean community with a population of about 20,000 people. The region boasts a solid economy and a low cost of living, which includes below-national average costs for housing and transportation. Community pride is evident in the private and city funds invested to make Marshfield a great place to live. Located one mile outside of town, you will have access to 6,500 acres for hiking, biking, hunting, canoeing, cross-country skiing, berry picking, and wildlife or bird watching or simply enjoying the fresh air. With excellent schools and high school graduation rates high above the national average, Marshfield is committed to offering and preparing students for top-notch education opportunities. Those of us that have chosen to call Marshfield home have come to enjoy the benefits of short commutes, safe and friendly neighborhoods, fresh air and water, bountiful nature, and so much more. Come and see for yourself. Fun Fact: Marshfield is known as the HEART of Wisconsin!

 Job Description Otolaryngology Core Privileges include the ability to perform history and physical examination, admit (if applicable to setting), evaluate, diagnose, and provide consultation on comprehensive medical and surgical care to patients of all ages presenting with diseases, deformities, or disorders of the head and neck that affects the ears, nose, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, and related structures of the head and neck. Head and neck oncology and facial plastic reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are included in core privileges.

 Qualifications M.D. or D.O. degree. Experience can be demonstrated in one of the following ways and should be reflective of the privileges being requested: An applicant who has just completed a residency provides his/her residency log. OR An applicant who is not applying directly out of a residency shall provide a quality profile from the hospital(s) where he/she currently has privileges showing his/her clinical activity for the past 12 months, including numbers of procedures performed morbidity, mortality, infection rates, and other complications. The applicant must be able to demonstrate at least 50 otolaryngology procedures in the last 12 months. OR If a quality profile is not available from the hospital(s) where the applicant currently has privileges, documentation of the applicant’s clinical setting activity for the last 12 months is required. The applicant must be able to demonstrate at least 50 otolaryngology procedures in the last 12 months. More education and experience may be required the more advanced the practice becomes. Successful completion of a hospital affiliated residency Otolaryngology accredited by the ACGME, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada. Training at residency programs accredited by organizations other than the above, may be considered via the waiver of eligibility process as defined in the Credentialing Policy. Certification in the primary area of practice by the appropriate specialty/ subspecialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, as applicable. Those applicants who are not board certified at the time of application but who have completed their residency training within the last five years shall be eligible, however must achieve board certification within five years from the date of completion of their residency training unless the appropriate governing Board waives such requirement. (Refer to each entity’s policy for grandfather exceptions) Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.

 Compensation Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional physician benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance. Sanford Health – Marshfield Clinic is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. This may qualify you for additional state and/or federal education loan forgiveness programs.

 Recruiter Information Brad Sharkey, Manager, Physician Recruitment

Phone: +1 (414) 6270312 or Email: brad.sharkey@sanfordhealth.org Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

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