Otolaryngologist - 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.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. 

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