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Fairfield, California

Physician, Otolaryngology (ENT) - Fairfield (Part Time)

OtolaryngologyIncludes callPart-Time

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Job Description

At Northbay Health, the Board Certified, Licensed ENT/Otolaryngologist will practice in our highly regarded health system in Northern California. Northbay Health’s Ear, Nose & Throat evaluates and treats patients of all ages with conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat & sinuses.

Our board-certified team of otolaryngologists, speech therapists and audiologists will provide a comprehensive evaluation and then employ a variety of treatments including medication, advanced diagnostic procedures and surgery to ensure a personalized care plan for the ultimate wellbeing of our adult and pediatric patients.

At Northbay Health, we are committed to providing high-quality, accessible healthcare, and ensuring that every patient and family feels valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey. Our Occupational Medicine department plays a key role in delivering preventive care, treatment for work-related injuries, and promoting employee health and wellness across a variety of industries.

Position Overview

  • FTE: 0.5
  • Call Ratio: shared call, 1:4 or minimum 7 days per month per 1.0 FTE
  • Daily Patient Census: 18 +
  • Equipment/Resources: Operating microscope, 2 towers for nasal/sinus scopes, and ultrasound
  • Provider Support: Collaborative team of physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)

Primary Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, sinuses, larynx, head, and neck.
  • Perform medical and surgical procedures related to otolaryngology, including outpatient and inpatient procedures as appropriate.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic ENT conditions.
  • Conduct comprehensive patient examinations, review medical histories, and interpret diagnostic studies and imaging results.
  • Manage disorders such as hearing loss, sinus disease, allergies, sleep apnea, voice disorders, thyroid/parathyroid disease, head and neck masses, and related conditions.
  • Provide pre-operative and post-operative care and patient education.
  • Collaborate with primary care providers, specialists, audiologists, speech therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
  • Collaborate with and supervise APPs to enhance patient care
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
  • Participate in call coverage and hospital rounding as assigned.
  • Actively participate in hospital/clinic initiatives and committees to include quality improvement initiatives, continuing medical education, and departmental meetings.

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree
  • Board-certified in Otolaryngology
  • Licensed to practice medicine in the state
  • Proven experience in Otolaryngology procedures
  • Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

Compensation and Perks

  • Income Guarantee (Employed Physician/W2) $506,000
  • Sign On Bonus up to $50K
  • Relocation available for qualified candidates up to $20K
  • Retention Bonus, beginning end of year 2, up to $30K
  • CME/Dues available for employed physicians up to $8K annual
  • Call Coverage
  • Quality Incentive Program eligible at end of year 3
  • A positive work-life balance
  • Collaborative and energized clinical teams

Interpersonal Skills and Values

Demonstrates NorthBay Health’s True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence. These values guide behavior, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality patient care.

Why NorthBay Health

NorthBay Health is an independent, nonprofit health system serving the Napa, Solano, and Yolo County regions. We are expanding access to care across our communities through two acute-care hospitals, including a Level II Trauma Center and a Level III NICU maternity unit, along with a cancer center, urgent care locations, and a growing network of primary and specialty care clinics.

We provide advanced services in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, orthopedics, surgery, and outpatient specialties. NorthBay Health is nationally recognized for quality care, including Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing and multiple U.S. News and World Report high performing recognitions.

We are committed to being the trusted healthcare partner of choice and offer an environment where employees can grow, contribute meaningfully, and support the health of our communities.

NorthBay Health Benefits Options

NorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package based on established eligibility requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, disability, and long-term care coverage, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement for eligible roles, professional development and training programs, Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, recognition programs, shift differentials, and market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance.

Compensation Structure

NorthBay Health uses a structured compensation framework. Staff-level positions use a step-based system (Steps 1–5) based on years of directly related experience, with Step 5 representing 20 or more years of experience in the role.

Manager level and above positions are paid a fixed annual base salary and are eligible for a variable incentive compensation plan. Physician compensation is structured based on specialty and role requirements.

Remote Work Disclosure

NorthBay Health is primarily an onsite organization due to the nature of healthcare. Some roles may allow hybrid or remote work based on business needs.

Remote work is not supported in Washington, Ohio, Wyoming, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or outside of the United States.

Notice to Recruitment Agencies

NorthBay Health utilizes a managed service provider (MSP) for agency partnerships and is not currently engaging external recruiting firms outside of established agreements. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or third-party candidate submissions. Please do not contact NorthBay Health employees, leaders, physicians, or hiring managers regarding recruitment or job postings.

More Information

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Key Responsibilities

The physician will evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, and neck for both adult and pediatric patients. They are responsible for performing surgical procedures, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient examinationTreatment planningHearing loss managementSinus disease managementAllergy managementSleep apnea managementThyroid disease managementHead and neck surgeryClinical collaboration

Otolaryngology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Otolaryngology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 15.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Otolaryngologist Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs · 3 employers

1
$425k
0
$460k-495k
2
$495k-530k
2
$550k

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

Otolaryngology Physician (ENT) MMC (Menlo Medical Clinic)

starting at $510K
#4

Otolaryngologist

$500k
+ 3 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Otolaryngology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 153 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Fairfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$528k
Typical market rent
$2,389/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.5
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 · Vallejo, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About NorthBay Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Fairfield, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Income Guarantee (Employed Physician/W2) $506,000
Sign On Bonus up to $50K
Relocation available up to $20K
Retention Bonus up to $30K beginning end of year 2
CME/Dues up to $8K annual
Call Coverage
Quality Incentive Program eligible at end of year 3
Medical, dental, and vision insurance