The Permanente Medical Group, Inc.

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Walnut Creek, CA

$470K–$485K
full-time
Inpatient and outpatient

Salary range: $470,489.00 to $485,040.00
Additional potential incentives up to: $46,690.00

The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. is seeking a general otolaryngologist board-certified/board eligible by an American Medical Specialty Board. There is also opportunity to build a thyroid/parathyroid, melanoma, and salivary gland practice. You would be joining a diverse group of 15 otolaryngologists and 3 PAs providing the full spectrum of ENT care. We cover two hospitals (Walnut Creek and Antioch) and an additional outpatient facility (Dublin). Call is approximately one weeknight a month in addition to 3-4 weekends per year. We are located in the beautiful East Bay Area with excellent weather, an extensive network of parks and open space, safe communities, and outstanding public schools. Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, mentorship, physician leadership, and community service are available.

We truly believe our physician-owned integrated healthcare system represents the future of medicine:

  • We work together to provide the best possible ENT care to our 4.6 million members without the pressure or constraints of fee-for-service medicine
  • Nearly all care is available within the system including free-flap reconstruction, robotic and advanced skull base surgery
  • Our multidisciplinary head and neck tumor board reviews more than 1200 cases per year with published data showing improved survival rates
  • Other conferences include the endocrine tumor board, melanoma tumor board, vascular anomalies clinic, craniofacial clinic, and multidisciplinary balance clinic
  • Access to thousands of colleagues at your fingertips – patients do not get lost navigating the system
  • 140 ENT doctors across Northern California collaborating to stay up to date and implement new technology and clinical guidelines into our practice

https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/northern-california/facilities/walnut-creek-medical-center-100313

With TPMG you’ll benefit from:

  • AI-Based Charting and an outstanding electronic medical record system that allows flexibility in patient management.
  • Work-life balance focused practice, including flexible schedules and unmatched practice support.
  • We can focus on providing excellent patient care without managing overhead and billing. No RVUs!
  • We are Physician-led and develop our own leaders.

BENEFITS PACKAGE (*approval required):

  • Comprehensive vision, medical, and dental
  • Interest Free Home Loan Program up to $250,000*
  • Relocation Assistance up to $10,000*
  • $5000 annual stipend for CME related activities
  • PSLF Eligible Employer
  • Malpractice and tail insurance coverage / loan*
  • Life insurance
  • Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and education leave
  • Shareholder track
  • Backup childcare program
  • Three retirement plans, including a pension plan and 401k

The Permanente Medical Group is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive environment for all physicians and employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and VEVRAA federal contractor.

About The Permanente Medical Group, Inc.

The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. is one of the largest medical groups in the nation with over 10,000 physicians, 21 medical centers, numerous clinics throughout Northern and Central California and an 80-year tradition of providing quality medical care.

Compensation Details

$470K–$485K

Posted June 24, 2026