Physician - Otolaryngology (ENT) – Head and Neck Surgery (Auburn, CA)
Compensation
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Job Description
Opportunity Information
- Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a 0.7 BE/BC Otolaryngologist to join our dynamic team in Auburn, CA.
- Join an established practice with a very reputable team.
- Comprehensive ENT practice with a generalist focus; subspecialty interests will be considered
- Ability to build your practice quickly & be very busy.
Qualifications
- Board certified/Board eligible
- Join Us and Enjoy
- Flexible schedule
- Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000
- Relocation assistance of up to $20,000 for qualified applicants
- Excellent benefits package, including zero-cost medical insurance
- Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
- Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match
- CME allowance
- Robust retirement
- Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
- A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle
Organization Details
Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is a vibrant and talented community committed to delivering safe, affordable and high-quality care. Our multi-specialty medical group is comprised of over 1,600 clinicians practicing in seven counties in northern California, most within a 50-mile radius of Sacramento.
SMG contains primary care and specialty Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians -- nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives, licensed clinical social workers and licensed marriage and family therapists, who make up about 20% of our group.
Our clinicians not only excel in clinical practice but are also actively engaged in teaching, research, leadership, community outreach, and volunteer work. SMG has earned both local and national recognition for excellence in patient care and experience.
Community Information
Auburn, California, offers a unique blend of historic Gold Country charm, small-town character, and outdoor living in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
Located in Placer County along I-80, Auburn provides convenient access to Sacramento and the Lake Tahoe region while offering abundant recreation in and around the American River Canyon and Auburn State Recreation Area.
With a vibrant arts community, historic downtown, and strong connection to hiking and endurance sports, Auburn is an appealing option for those seeking a relaxed foothill lifestyle with access to the broader Sacramento region.
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
Provide comprehensive otolaryngology care with a generalist focus within an established medical practice. Engage in clinical practice while contributing to the group's standards for patient care and experience.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Surgery — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 98% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 15.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Surgery median $130k (middle half $110k–$141k)32 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | California index 110.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Surgery listings in California | 154 active | 1,283 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 98% no call · 80% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $20k sign-on | California Physician listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 27% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Surgery pay trend | −15.6% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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