Otolaryngologist - Partnership Track in Coastal Santa Cruz, CA

Otolaryngologist / ENT Physician - Partnership Track | Santa Cruz, California

Santa Cruz ENT is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Otolaryngologist to join our established, physician-led private practice in beautiful Santa Cruz, California.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a physician seeking a broad, rewarding general ENT practice with the autonomy to develop a focused subspecialty practice over time. Whether your interests include rhinology, otology, laryngology, sleep medicine, facial plastics, pediatric ENT, or another area of focus, we welcome the opportunity to help you build a practice aligned with your professional goals and community need.

Opportunity Highlights

• Broad-spectrum general otolaryngology practice with the flexibility to pursue and grow subspecialty interests
• Established Santa Cruz practice serving a highly desirable coastal California community
• Short, defined pathway to partnership, ~1 year
• Guaranteed first-year base salary of $400,000
• Partnership income potential up to $800,000
• Shared call responsibility: approximately 8 weeks per year
• Collegial, physician-led environment with an emphasis on clinical autonomy, high-quality patient care, and long-term practice building
• Opportunity to establish lasting referral relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the practice

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Professional liability (malpractice) coverage
• CME allowance

Ideal Candidate

• MD or DO
• Board certified or board eligible in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
• Eligible for California medical licensure
• Committed to excellent patient care, teamwork, and building a long-term practice in the Santa Cruz community
• New graduates and experienced physicians are encouraged to apply

Live and Practice in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz offers an extraordinary quality of life on California's Central Coast: oceanfront living, redwood forests, year-round outdoor recreation, excellent schools, vibrant local culture, and convenient access to the greater Bay Area. It is an ideal setting for a physician seeking both a meaningful practice and an exceptional place to call home.