Physician, Otolaryngology, (Palo Alto)
Listed compensation
salary range: $382,500 – $425,000
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Opportunity Information
Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) is seeking a full-time, Board Certified or Board Eligible Otolaryngologist to join our collaborative and physician-led practice in Palo Alto, California.
This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality ENT care in a supportive environment with abundant professional growth opportunities.
Opportunity Details
- Collaborative relationships with specialists across the organization
- Robust onboarding and mentorship program
- Remote video visits from home available
- Abundant leadership and committee work opportunities, with active promotion of quality improvement projects
Physician-led inclusive organization, emphasizing collaboration, mentorship, clinician / staff well-being, and innovation
- General ENT practice with ability to grow subspecialty interest
- Opportunity for rapid practice growth
- Share call with outstanding group of ENT colleagues, 1:6
- Good surgical practice
Qualifications
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Otolaryngology
- Fellowship training optional
- Starting salary range: $382,500 – $425,000 (based on experience)
- Signing bonus and relocation allowance available
- Guaranteed salary for two years with production bonus
- Shareholder eligibility after two years
- PSLF eligible
- Comprehensive benefits including 401(k), cash-balance retirement plan, and Health Savings Account
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 high-quality general ENT care and surgical services within a collaborative, physician-led practice. Engage in leadership, committee work, and quality improvement projects to enhance patient outcomes.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Otolaryngology — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$404k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $365k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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