Otolaryngology Physician - ENT
Overview
- Location
- Modesto, California
- Schedule
- Flexible structure — option for 4 clinic days + 1 OR day OR dedicated block time · 1:4 rotation, averaging 8 days per month
- Practice
- Employed, full-time position · Hospital
Role summary
This full-time, employed Otolaryngology position at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto involves a 50/50 inpatient and outpatient mix, flexible scheduling with 4 clinic days and 1 OR day, a 1:4 call rotation averaging 8 days per month, and seeing 20-25 patients per clinic day. The hospital has 465 beds, a Level 3 NICU, and advanced surgical technology including three Da Vinci robotic systems.
What the posting highlights
- Care setting: 50% inpatient / 50% outpatient
- Patient population: Newborns through adults
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Compensation
- Compensation model
- Productivity
Employer
Tenet Healthcare
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Employed, full-time position
- Facility type
- Hospital
- Beds
- 465
- Trauma level
- Level 3 NICU
- Patient population
- Newborns through adults
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Questions to ask the employer
- Is $378,759–$575,516 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
- The posted range is wide — what specifically places a candidate at the top versus the bottom of it?
- How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- Flexible structure — option for 4 clinic days + 1 OR day or dedicated block time
- Call burden
- 1:4 rotation, averaging 8 days per month
- Patient volume
- 20–25 patients per clinic day
- Inpatient / outpatient
- 50% inpatient / 50% outpatient
- FTE
- 1
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- First seen
- 2 mo ago
- Last verified
- yesterday
- Extraction confidence
- 90%
Full description
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.