General ENT/Otolaryngologist in Monterey County, California
Overview
- Location
- Salinas, California
- Schedule
- 1 in 4 call rotation
- Source-listed pay
- $800,000 – $1,000,000
- Practice
- Private practice with partnership track · Hospitals (Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Natividad Medical Center) and Surgery Center (Monterey Peninsula Surgery Center)
Not yet verified against the original posting
Role summary
A well-established private ENT practice in Monterey County is seeking a board certified/eligible general otolaryngologist starting summer 2027. The position offers a one-year associate role with guaranteed base and production incentives, transitioning to partnership with income potential up to $1,000,000 annually, a 1 in 4 call rotation with compensation, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and moving assistance.
What the posting highlights
- Call coverage at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital and Natividad Medical Center (level 2 trauma center)
- Patient population: Diverse population spanning the county and beyond
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
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Compensation
- Employer-listed pay
- $800,000 – $1,000,000
- Pay context
- Source-listed pay · not yet verified
- Evidence
- Typical associate makes $500,000+. Partner in one year with full time income ranging from $800,000 - $1,000,000+. Moving assistance. Medical, Dental, Health Savings Account, 401k. Surgery Center owners
- Observed
- 3 wk ago
- Compensation model
- One year associate role with guaranteed base salary plus production incentives; after one year partnership with full-time income ranged $800,000-$1,000,000+
- Bonus / incentives
- Compensated call
Benefits named in the posting
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Savings Account
- 401k retirement plan
- Moving assistance
- Surgery Center ownership
Employer
Central Coast Head and Neck Surgeons
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Private practice with partnership track
- Facility type
- Hospitals (Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Natividad Medical Center) and Surgery Center (Monterey Peninsula Surgery Center)
- Trauma level
- Level 2 trauma center at Natividad Medical Center
- Patient population
- Diverse population spanning the county and beyond
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
SalaryDr will show local peer compensation and hiring supply here once this role has enough physician-reported data.
Questions to ask the employer
- Is $800,000–$1,000,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
- 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
- Call burden
- 1 in 4 call rotation
- Coverage model
- Call coverage at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital and Natividad Medical Center (level 2 trauma center)
- FTE
- 1
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Aggregated (ym_careers)
- Salary label
- Pay not verified
- First seen
- 3 wk ago
- Last verified
- 3 days ago
- Extraction confidence
- 90%
Full description
Central Coast Head and Neck Surgeons was established in 1989 and has 9 partners. The practice provides full spectrum care to diverse population spanning the county and beyond. It is affiliated with the 3 main hospitals in the county and utilizes the Monterey Peninsula Surgery Center which has 5 locations. Monterey County is a great place to live with world class golf, beaches, hiking, cycling/mountain biking, and more. Choose to live in a place that people travel from all over the world to visit! It is an extremely rewarding place to practice and live. Required Qualifications Board certified or eligible in general otolaryngology starting summer of 2027. Key responsibilities Provide full spectrum of otolaryngology to a diverse population. Participate in 1 in 4 call rotation covering Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital and Natividad Medical Center (level 2 trauma center). Enjoy living in Monterey County! Position highlights Highly respected ENT group in the county with 9 partners. (5 partners in the 2 Salinas offices). In-house ultrasound and CT. On staff at two hospitals, Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital and Natividad Medical Center Experienced colleagues to support collaboration and growth. In house audiology with full spectrum of diagnostics and hearing aids. Associate for one year with guaranteed base salary and production incentives on top. Typical associate makes $500,000+. Partner in one year with full time income ranging from $800,000 - $1,000,000+. Moving assistance. Medical, Dental, Health Savings Account, 401k. Surgery Center ownership. Compensated call. Not a top down practice. Partners are equal regardless of time in practice. Partners in our office retire from the practice rather than leave. Enjoy a great life in Monterey County (Salinas Valley, Pebble Beach, Carmel, and Big Sur). Monterey County is home to the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Carmel Bach Festival, Sea Otter Classic (cycling sports festival), "Car Week" (Concourse d"Elegance, Monterey Historic Races at Laguna Seca, etc.), Monterey Jazz Festival, Salinas Rodeo, numerous wineries and restaurants, Big Sur Marathon, and more!