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Palo Alto, California

Physician, Otolaryngology, (Palo Alto)

OtolaryngologyIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

salary range: $382,500 – $425,000

Listing transparency3 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 2mo ago

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

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient CareClinical LeadershipTelemedicine

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).

Top Otolaryngologist Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs · 5 employers

1
$425k
1
$500k
1
$537k
3
$550k

Annual compensation range

#1

OTOLARYNGOLOGIST (ENT PHYSICIAN) (3293)

Vivant Health · Sacramento, California

$425K - $550K
#2

OTOLARYNGOLOGIST (ENT PHYSICIAN)

Vivant Health · Sacramento, California

$425K - $550K
#3

Otolaryngology - Physician

$500k–$550k
#4

Otolaryngologist

$483k-$537k
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

3.9/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Palo Alto

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$3,262k
Typical market rent
$4,678/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sutter Health

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Sacramento, California
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Cash-Balance Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account
Signing Bonus
Relocation Allowance