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Burlingame, California

Physician, Otolaryngology (Burlingame, CA)

OtolaryngologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$329k-$425k

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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

The physician will provide general ENT services and manage a growing practice within a collegial, physician-led environment. Responsibilities include performing surgeries and sharing call duties with a group of ENT colleagues.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Otolaryngology. Completion of a residency in Otolaryngology is required, while a fellowship is considered optional.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

SurgeryPatient careClinical practiceMedical leadership

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.

What does the Otolaryngology market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$329k–$425kOtolaryngology median $490k (middle half $450k–$557k)69 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$340k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Otolaryngology listings in California30 active155 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia physician listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 30% 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 listings51 in the last 30 days48 the 30 days before (+6%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Implied production pay~$250k$50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule, WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Otolaryngologist Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

5 jobs
1
$425k
0
$460k-495k
1
$510k
3
$530k-565k

Annual compensation range

#1

Physician, Otolaryngology/General ENT (Larkspur and San Francisco, CA)

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$409k-$550k
#2

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

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$409k-$550k
#3

Otolaryngologist - Plymouth, MN

$462k-$541k
#4

Otolaryngology Physician (ENT) MMC (Menlo Medical Clinic)

starting at $510K
+ 5 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Otolaryngology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sutter Health

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Sacramento, California
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401K
Cash-Balance Retirement Plan
HSA
Relocation Allowance
Guaranteed Salary for Two Years

Living in Burlingame

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$2.80M≈ 8.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,119/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 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.