Head & Neck Surgeon (Ablative and Microvascular) Cedars-Sinai Medical Group
Listed compensation
$455k-$626k
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Job Description
Division has a full complement of sub-specialists in Otology/Neurotology, Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery, Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery, and Pediatric Otolaryngology.
Ideal candidates will have BC/BE in Otolaryngology, and fellowship training in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology. Position will have focus on Microvascular reconstruction but will offer ablative surgery as well.. Teaching and research opportunities are available. Academic rank and titles will be determined based on individual qualifications and experience. Applicants from all levels of experience will be considered.
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 958 licensed beds, over 3,000 physicians, 4,700+ nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff.
Cedars-Sinai has been named to the Gold Honor Roll for the 11th consecutive year and tied for #1 in California on U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals 2026-27” rankings. We are a national leader in providing high-quality, patient-centered healthcare that encompasses primary care as well as specialized medicine and conducting research that leads to lifesaving discoveries and innovations.
Our Compensation Philosophy
We offer a competitive total compensation and benefits package to our physicians. The total pay range shown takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range includes incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.
Pay Range: $454,5845-$626,226 Total Cash Compensation.
Qualifications
BE/BC in Otolaryngology. Fellowship training in Head & Neck Surgery.
Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research.
Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients.
Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.
With a growing number of primary urgent and specialty care locations across Southern California, Cedars-Sinai’s medical network serves people near where they live. Delivering coordinated, compassionate healthcare you can join our network of clinicians and physicians to improve the healthcare people throughout Los Angeles and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
The surgeon will perform ablative and microvascular reconstructive surgeries within the Division of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology. Additionally, the role involves participating in teaching and research initiatives at the medical center.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Surgery — Physician Career Context
Of the 34 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 88% have no call, 47% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$540k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $488k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $455k–$626k | Surgery median $525k (middle half $275k–$636k)34 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$488k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Surgery listings in California | 157 active | 1,259 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 88% no call · 47% no weekends34 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Physician listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 29% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Surgery hiring demand | #4 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 40 days · 40% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 604 postings, 152 closed |
| New Surgery listings | 765 in the last 30 days | 466 the 30 days before (+64%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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