Otolaryngologist - Palo Alto, CA (Shareholder Track)

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) is seeking a full-time, Board Certified or Board Eligible Otolaryngologist to join our collaborative and physician-led practice in Palo Alto, California. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality ENT care in a supportive environment with abundant professional growth opportunities.

You will join a group of experienced ENT colleagues, sharing call on a 1:6 schedule, and have the flexibility to develop a subspecialty interest while maintaining a robust general ENT practice. The position combines outpatient care, procedural work, and surgical practice, supported by advanced technology and a culture that prioritizes clinician well-being, mentorship, and collaboration.

• Collaborative relationships with specialists across the organization
• General ENT practice with opportunity to grow a subspecialty interest
• Remote video visits from home available
• Abundant leadership and committee opportunities with active quality improvement initiatives
• Rapid practice growth potential
• Surgical practice with strong procedural volume
• Call coverage shared among ENT colleagues (1:6)

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Otolaryngology
• Fellowship training optional

• Starting salary range: $382,500 - $425,000 (based on experience)
• Signing bonus and relocation allowance available
• Guaranteed salary for two years with production bonus
• Shareholder eligibility after two years
• PSLF eligible
• Comprehensive benefits including 401(k), cash-balance retirement plan, and Health Savings Account

Organization Details :
Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is a physician-led, multi-specialty medical group with more than 2,100 clinicians across 40+ specialties in the San Francisco Bay Area. Affiliated with Palo Alto Medical Foundation, a not-for-profit healthcare organization, PAFMG provides operational and administrative support, advanced technology, and infrastructure that allows physicians to focus on exceptional patient care.

Community Information:

Palo Alto is located 35 miles south of San Francisco and 14 miles north of San Jose, at the heart of Silicon Valley. Known for its innovation, education, and culture, the city offers a vibrant community with proximity to Stanford University and its cultural and educational offerings. Palo Alto blends intellectual energy, natural beauty, and a high quality of life, making it a remarkable place to live and practice medicine. Residents enjoy a mix of outdoor recreation, arts, diverse dining, and easy access to major Bay Area destinations.