Physician, Otolaryngology (Burlingame, CA)
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Job Description
Opportunity Information
Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) is seeking a full-time BC/BE Otolaryngologist.
Highlights
- General ENT practice with ability to grow subspecialty interest
- Opportunity for rapid practice growth
- Share call with outstanding group of ENT colleagues
- Physician-led and collegial environment
- Good surgical practice
Qualifications
- Residency in Otolaryngology
- Fellowship optional
Join Us and Enjoy
- Schedule flexibility and sabbaticals for work-life balance
- Relocation allowance
- Guaranteed salary for two years with production bonus
- Generous benefits package
- Shareholder eligible after two years
- Shareholders enjoy very competitive, production-based income
- 401K, cash-balance retirement plan, HSA
Organization Details
Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group
We are one of the largest multi-specialty medical groups in the country, made up of over 1,700 physicians in 40+ specialties, in practices throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Our organization is nationally recognized for our excellence with multiple awards for quality of care, innovation and leadership.
Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is affiliated with Palo Alto Medical Foundation, a not-for-profit health care organization, providing operational and administrative support, including the latest technology
Community Information
The city of Burlingame is 20 miles south of San Francisco in San Mateo County, juxtaposed between San Francisco and San Jose's Silicon Valley. The county has ideal weather with year-round temperatures averaging 68 degrees.
San Mateo County is a very desirable suburban, family friendly Bay Area community, with excellent schools and activities.
PAMF's Burlingame Center is located within walking distance of the Bay Area Rapid Transit line (BART) that connects most Bay Area cities, including San Francisco, and Caltrain providing commuter rail service along the San Francisco Peninsula.
Equal Opportunity Statement
- It is the policy of the Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, age, medical condition, disability or status as a veteran or a disabled veteran. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within our service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of PAFMG's employment policies and practices.
Key Responsibilities
Provide otolaryngology care in a general ENT practice, with the opportunity to develop a subspecialty interest. Participate in shared call coverage and provide surgical care alongside ENT colleagues.
Licensure & Certifications
Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in otolaryngology and have completed an otolaryngology residency. Fellowship training is optional.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Otolaryngology — Physician Career Context
For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in otolaryngology | ranked against 150 Otolaryngology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Otolaryngology median $488k (middle half $477k–$510k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | California index 110.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Otolaryngology listings in California | 29 active | 153 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California physician listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 28% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Otolaryngology hiring demand | not ranked this month | postings stay open a median 76 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 37 postings, 29 closed |
| New Otolaryngology listings | 47 in the last 30 days | 51 the 30 days before (−8%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Implied production pay | ~$250k | $50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Otolaryngology (Burlingame, CA) at Sutter Health - Bay Area a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Otolaryngology — ranked against 150 active Otolaryngology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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