Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital is seeking an additional Pediatric Otolaryngologist to join a well-established and respected practice in the Knoxville area with over 25 years of providing excellent care.    This is a great opportunity for a board certified, fellowship trained pediatric ENT to join our team of 4 pediatric ENTs, 6 nurse practitioners and 6 audiologists in Tennessee.

The practice partners have over 65 combined years of surgical experience with training from Johns Hopkins, Pittsburgh, and Arkansas Children’s Hospitals offering  Cleft, Vascular Malformation, Airway, and Pediatric Cochlear Implant Programs.

A highly competitive associate salary is offered, and partner income is in the top 5% in the country. The cost of living is lower than state and national averages and there is no state income tax.

This position has a potential opportunity for a faculty appointment with the University of Tennessee - Graduate School of Medicine, rank commensurate with experience.  Dolly Parton Children's Hospital will launch a pediatric residency program in 2027!  This is an amazing opportunity to be part of building an educational program for the next generation of pediatricians. 

About Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital

Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital is a free-standing, independent, not-for-profit pediatric health care system serving the East Tennessee region. We exist to improve the health of children through comprehensive, family-centered care, wellness and education.

As a Comprehensive Regional Pediatric Center, we offer full capabilities to care for seriously ill children in a unique pediatric environment and offer the services of many different pediatric subspecialties. Annually, our hospital serves more than 130,000 patients including an average of 10,000 surgical cases, 54,300 emergency visits and 43,000 urgent care visits.

Care is at the CORE of who we are. We are comprised of team members who live out our core values of Compassion, Ownership, Respect and Excellence. We support each other by fostering a culture of team engagement that creates moments that matter – every interaction, every time. Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital is taking care of our future, one child at a time.

About East Tennessee

Knoxville is a dynamic university town, offering a blend of small-town southern charm and big-city opportunity, and is known for its hospitality and affordability. Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, the city is located on the banks of the Tennessee River and surrounded by large, beautiful lakes. The area has four mild seasons with a wealth of opportunities for sports and outdoor enthusiasts. Explore 850 miles of hiking trails, easily drive six hours to the beach or take one of the 25 direct flights from the regional airport to visit a new destination. This area is a wonderful place to raise a family with excellent public schools and lots of family-friendly activities. Knoxville is experiencing steady growth, while still maintaining a small town feel where no one meets a stranger. Continue your medical career with a team that values compassion, ownership, respect and excellence.

Please contact Linda Cox-Collier, [email protected] or (865) 541-8532 to learn more about this opportunity.

Come work where you can make a difference everyday.