Head & Neck Surgeon/ENT I Otolaryngologist I $300K Sign On I Kaiser Permanente California

Kaiser Permanente - Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) is seeking a Board Certified / Board Eligible Otolaryngologist with Head & Neck Surgery expertise to join our well-established, collaborative ENT practice in Bakersfield, CA.

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This is an outstanding opportunity to practice comprehensive Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery within a fully integrated, physician-led health system, supported by robust specialty referrals and exceptional clinical resources.

• Comprehensive ENT & Head and Neck Surgery practice
• Balanced mix of clinic and surgical cases
• Strong referral base from primary care and specialty colleagues
• Dedicated support staff and access to advanced technology
• Flexible scheduling options available
• Opportunity to focus on patient care without private-practice administrative burden

Location: Bakersfield

Schedule: Full-time

Salary Range: $487,575.00 to $575,415.00

Potential Premium Earnings: $56,820.00

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Highly competitive compensation

• -$300K Advance on Pay Bonus
• -$200K towards housing (Merit-based housing allowance)
• -Retention bonus of $100k/year from Years 2-15
• -PSLF eligible organization
• -Up to $10K Relocation assistance
• -CME days and paid time off
• -Pension, 401K & partnership investment plan
• -Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, retirement)
• -100% employer-paid medical insurance premiums
• -Malpractice and tail coverage included (professional liability coverage)
• -Shareholder/partnership track offering long-term financial stability
• -Affordable housing and excellent cost of living
• -Easy access to Los Angeles, the Central Coast, and the Sierra Nevada
• -Ideal for physicians who enjoy outdoor recreation, family-friendly communities, and work-life balance
• -A growing medical community with strong leadership support

SCPMG is one of the nation’s largest physician-led medical groups, serving Kaiser Permanente members across Southern California. Our physicians benefit from a culture rooted in collaboration, autonomy, and partnership, allowing them to build fulfilling, sustainable careers.

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Interested in learning more? Call or Text Wulfrano (Wulf) Pineda

Talent Acquisition Consultant II

Southern California Permanente Medical Group

626-718-7378 (mobile)

wulfrano.x.pineda@kp.org

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*Salary range includes incentives that are contingent upon skills, competencies, longevity, experience and geographic location.

• The earnings included in the salary range are contingent upon requisite Board Certification.
• Potential premium earnings may vary based on location.
• Annual Salary is determined by longevity with the Group and full time equivalent (FTE) work schedule/effort.

Live and Work in Bakersfield, California

Experience the perfect blend of affordability, sunshine, and community in the heart of Southern California. Enjoy year-round outdoor living, family‑friendly neighborhoods, top‑rated schools, and quick access to mountains, national parks, and vibrant city centers—all with a relaxed, welcoming small‑city feel.

Join Us If you’re seeking a stable, well-supported career with outstanding compensation, predictable schedules, and opportunities for long-term growth, SCPMG offers a truly rewarding path.

About Southern California Permanente Medical Group

Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) is fortunate to have 65 years of stability and experience in delivering high-quality, innovative health care centered around the patients. With sub-specialists in virtually every area of medical and surgical practice, Southern California Permanente Medical Group - Kaiser Permanente is home to more than 10,000 physicians serving over 4.7 million members. We feature 14 accredited state-of-the-art medical centers and more than 235 satellite medical offices.

The philosophy and beliefs of Southern California Permanente Medical Group are rooted in the founding principles of the Kaiser Permanente integrated managed care partnership established in 1945 between physicians and the Kaiser Foundation. That word – partnership – is important. We are a physician-led partnership with a mission to transform the practice of medicine.