Otolaryngology Physician - ENT

Why Join Us

Central Valley Doctors Health System Physician Group invites you to join a well-established, thriving ENT practice serving patients from newborns to adults in the heart of California's Central Valley.

You'll practice at Doctors Medical Center, a 465-bed, Joint Commission–accredited facility equipped with three Xi Da Vinci robots, five cath labs, and a full suite of specialty-specific technology that supports complex, high-acuity care.

This is a full-time employed opportunity built for a clinician who wants both surgical depth and outpatient continuity — without sacrificing work-life balance. If you're looking for a community where you can build a lasting practice and genuinely make a difference, Modesto is ready for you.

Position Highlights

• Specialty: Otolaryngology (ENT) — full scope, newborns through adults
• Setting: 50% inpatient / 50% outpatient; employed, full-time position
• Schedule: Flexible structure — option for 4 clinic days + 1 OR day or dedicated block time
• Call: 1:4 rotation, averaging 8 days per month
• Patient Volume: 20–25 patients per clinic day
• Surgical Capabilities: Septoplasty, turbinate reduction, T&A, tonsillectomy, nasal/sinus/debridement endoscopy, and tongue biopsy
• Technology: Access to Xi Da Vinci robotic surgical system
• Facility: Doctors Medical Center — a Tenet Health system hospital with 15 OR rooms, 3 Da Vinci robots, and Level 3 NICU

What We Offer

• Compensation: $378,759 – $575,516 annually, based on qualifications, experience, and productivity
• Malpractice insurance provided
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Deferred compensation program
• Relocation assistance

Candidate Requirements

• MD or DO degree required
• Board eligible or board certified in Otolaryngology
• Fellowship training in Otolaryngology required
• California medical license, or eligibility to obtain licensure in California

Why Modesto

Situated halfway between San Francisco and Yosemite National Park, Modesto offers a rare combination of affordability, accessibility, and genuine community character that's hard to find in California.

The region's agricultural heritage fuels a vibrant food scene — from farm-fresh markets and local orchards to a diverse restaurant culture boasting over 40 food trucks and globally influenced dining.

Culturally, Modesto punches well above its weight, earning the #1 ranking for "America's Hidden Gems Live Music Scene" and hosting beloved annual events like Graffiti Summer — a nod to hometown legend George Lucas — along with international mural festivals and holiday celebrations that bring the downtown alive year-round.

With the Sierra Nevada foothills as your backyard and a cost of living far below coastal California, Modesto is an ideal home base for physicians who want a rich, balanced life without compromise.

Doctors Medical Center (DMC), part of the Central Valley Doctors Health System, is the largest full-care hospital between Stockton and Fresno, and from the Sierras to the San Francisco Bay Area, with a 394-bed general acute care and a 67-bed inpatient psychiatric capacity.

DMC is known for providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and emergency care.

Doctors Medical Center offers a wide range of services including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, emergency and trauma services, minimally-invasive and robotic surgery, women and childrens services, medical/surgical, behavioral health, oncology and critical/intensive care. Join our team!