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San Francisco, California

Physician, Otolaryngology/ENT - Laryngologist (San Francisco, CA)

OtolaryngologyNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$409k-$550k

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Job Description

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  • Opportunity

Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Fellowship-Trained Laryngologist to join a robust, well-respected voice practice in San Francisco. This opportunity offers the ability to work alongside an experienced laryngologist and a dedicated team of speech-language pathologists within a collaborative, multidisciplinary Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery department.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing comprehensive laryngology care and advancing specialized services for patients with voice, airway, and swallowing disorders. Applicants with interest and experience in advanced airway management and dysphagia will be given priority. Physicians looking for a collegial environment with opportunities for growth, leadership, and program development are encouraged to apply.

Practice Highlights

  • Access to an expansive, multispecialty physician network within the Sutter Health system
  • Full-spectrum laryngology practice with the opportunity to build and expand an advanced dysphagia program
  • Common in-office procedures include videolaryngostroboscopy, FEES, awake laryngeal procedures, and laryngeal EMG
  • Dedicated team of experienced speech-language pathologists supporting comprehensive patient care
  • Collaborative practice within an innovative and growing group of subspecialty-focused surgeons
  • Established community relationships with local world-class professional arts organizations
  • Full-time opportunity
  • Autonomy within your practice while benefiting from integrated health system resources
  • Collegial and collaborative multidisciplinary culture
  • Leadership and practice growth opportunities

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
  • Fellowship Training in Laryngology
  • Eligible for unrestricted California medical licensure
  • DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate (CSRC)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Additional certifications as required by the department
  • Interest and/or experience in advanced airway management and dysphagia preferred

Why Join Us

  • Join a well-established and respected voice practice with an experienced laryngologist and dedicated speech-language pathology support
  • Help expand advanced dysphagia and airway services within a growing subspecialty program
  • Collaborate with highly skilled multidisciplinary teams committed to exceptional patient care
  • Enjoy autonomy within your practice while benefiting from an integrated healthcare system
  • Access professional development opportunities in teaching, research, mentorship, leadership, and community service
  • Competitive compensation package including signing bonus, relocation assistance, and comprehensive benefits
  • Robust retirement plan and CME allowance
  • Exceptional work-life balance in one of the most desirable regions in the United States

Join Us and Enjoy

Sutter West Bay Medical Group provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your professional growth, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

Medical Coverage: Begins on day one, with multiple plan options starting as low as $0–$50 per month; includes coverage for domestic partners

  • Dental & Vision: 100% employer-paid coverage
  • Retirement: 8% employer-funded profit-sharing contribution up to IRS maximums, no employee contribution required
  • Malpractice Insurance: Tail coverage included
  • Continuing Medical Education: $6,000 annual CME allowance
  • Relocation & Support: Relocation assistance and access to professional development resources
  • Technology: Fully integrated EPIC EMR across both clinic and hospital settings
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for teaching, research, innovation, mentorship, leadership, and community engagement
  • Organization Details
  • Why Sutter Health and Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG)

Sutter Health offers a uniquely clinician-aligned environment, large enough to support innovation and investment, yet local enough to preserve the autonomy, relationships, and purpose that matter to clinicians. SWBMG is a premier multi-specialty medical group made up of over 400 physicians practicing in the greater San Francisco service area. SWBMG works in partnership with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation (SPMF), a non-profit organization providing care through its affiliation with SWBMG. Clinicians work as a team to provide patient-focused care that encourages a sense of teamwork. SPMF provides an administrative infrastructure, allowing clinicians to focus on patient care.

Why This Matters for You

  • Join a thriving laryngology practice focused on delivering comprehensive voice, airway, and swallowing care
  • Work alongside experienced subspecialty-trained physicians and speech-language pathologists in a collaborative care model
  • Build and grow specialized programs, including advanced dysphagia services
  • Establish meaningful relationships with patients, referring physicians, and professional arts organizations throughout the community
  • Advance your career through leadership, mentorship, teaching, and research opportunities
  • Practice within an integrated health system committed to innovation, quality, and patient-centered care

Be Part of What’s Next

If you’re a Fellowship-Trained Laryngologist looking to combine exceptional patient care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and subspecialty practice development within a respected Otolaryngology program, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of voice, airway, and swallowing care throughout San Francisco.

Community Information

Living in San Francisco

San Francisco offers a unique combination of professional opportunity, intellectual energy, and quality of life for clinicians drawn to innovation and impact.

As a global hub for healthcare innovation, life sciences, and research, the city attracts forward-thinking clinicians and collaborators shaping the future of medicine. Its strong academic environment and commitment to equity and access create a compelling setting for advancing healthcare.

Outside of work, San Francisco offers an exceptional lifestyle, with world-class dining, arts, and culture alongside easy access to Northern California’s natural beauty, from coastal trails to wine country. The region’s diverse communities support both personal fulfillment and professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation.

We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide comprehensive laryngology care, including the management of voice, airway, and swallowing disorders. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to build and expand advanced dysphagia and airway services.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)DEA License (preferred)Board Certification

Key Skills

Dysphagia management

Otolaryngology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$479k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $433k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Otolaryngology market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · top 25% in otolaryngologyranked against 150 Otolaryngology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$409k–$550kOtolaryngology median $488k (middle half $445k–$558k)63 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$433k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Otolaryngology listings in California29 active153 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusCalifornia physician listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 28% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Otolaryngology hiring demandnot ranked this monthpostings stay open a median 76 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 37 postings, 29 closed
New Otolaryngology listings47 in the last 30 days51 the 30 days before (−8%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (150 Otolaryngology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Otolaryngology/ENT - Laryngologist (San Francisco, CA) at Sutter Health a 6.1 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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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.1
Better work-life than 80% of Otolaryngology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 150 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sutter Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sacramento, California
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Signing Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Medical Coverage (from day one, $0-$50/month)
Dental & Vision (100% employer-paid)
Retirement: 8% employer-funded profit-sharing
Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
CME Allowance ($6,000/year)
EPIC EMR

Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.77M≈ 4.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,784/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.