Otolaryngologist (ENT)
Compensation
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Job Description
- Job Id: L-MD-40924
- Profession: Physician
- Specialty: Otolaryngology
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Turlock, CA 95382
- Service Setting: Inpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
- Coverage Period: Dec 01, 2026 – Jun 01, 2027
- Shift Schedule: Fri – Sun, 8a – 5p
- Call Schedule: Fri-Sun; 7a-7a
- Call Type: Beeper
- Call Response Time: 15-20 mins
- Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
Coverage Dates
- Mar 26 - Apr 4
- May 28 - Jun 6
Patient Information
- Patient Demographics: Adults (18+)
- Patient Seen: 0-3
- Rounding included: Yes
- Case Mix: General Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Facility Information
- No. of Beds: 209
- EMR System: Athena and Cerner
Privileges & Compliance
- Hospital Privileges Required: No
- Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
- Credentialing Timeline: 120-180 days
Job Requirements
- Board: BC
- Licenses: CA
- Certifications: BLS
- Fellowship: Preferred
- Experience: Min. 50 case logs within past 24 months
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide otolaryngology services in both clinic and hospital settings.
- Perform surgical and non-surgical ENT procedures.
- Manage inpatient and outpatient care.
- Participate in on-call coverage for assigned and unassigned patients.
- Document patient encounters using Athena and Cerner EMR.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive otolaryngology services in both clinic and hospital settings, including surgical and non-surgical procedures. Manage inpatient and outpatient care while participating in on-call coverage and maintaining accurate documentation in the EMR.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board Certified in Otolaryngology with a valid California medical license and current BLS certification. A minimum of 50 case logs within the past 24 months is required for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Otolaryngology — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Otolaryngology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 13.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Otolaryngology median $479k (middle half $404k–$488k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | California index 110.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Otolaryngology listings in California | 30 active | 153 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Physician listings: 33% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 30% 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 | 43 in the last 30 days | 54 the 30 days before (−20%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Otolaryngology pay trend | +13.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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