Head & Neck Surgeon/ENT Otolaryngologist

Kaiser Permanente; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401K

Relocation assistance

CME days

Employer-paid health insurance

Malpractice coverage

Partnership track

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente SCPMG in Bakersfield, California, invites outstanding Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery physicians to join a comprehensive ENT practice within a fully integrated health system.

Enjoy a balanced mix of clinic and surgical cases, strong referrals from primary care and specialists, and dedicated support staff with access to advanced technology. Flexible scheduling options and a focus on patient care without private-practice administrative burdens are offered.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive ENT and head and neck surgery practice.
• Balanced mix of clinic and surgical cases.
• Strong referral base from primary care and specialists.
• Dedicated support staff and access to advanced technology.
• Flexible scheduling options available.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive ENT and head and neck surgery care within SCPMG.
• Participate in clinic and operating room schedules.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Education

Board Certified or Board Eligible

Job description

Highlights:

• -$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


• -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

7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

No call, no weekends, and no holidays

½ day of paid education time per week (for full-time physicians)

Predictable scheduling with strong work-life balance

No private practice burdens—no billing, no prior authorizations, no overhead

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

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.

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.

Join Us

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

Partnership of SCPMG

• Transition to a Partner/Owner of SCPMG


• Eligible after three consecutive years of full-time employment (six consecutive years of part-time employment)


• Increased benefits (e.g., compensation, retirement, life insurance)


• Voting rights on organizational decisions

Additional Information

• Board Certified or Board Eligible

About the area

Kern County offers physicians and their families some of the region’s most affordable housing, along with several of California’s top natural attractions: it’s the closest SCPMG area to the great outdoor experiences of world-famous Yosemite, King’s Canyon, Sequoia, and Death Valley National Parks. The city of Bakersfield is a secret gem, with groves of old-growth trees, wide streets, and blocks of beautiful homes—without the typical Southern California traffic jams.

Working here

Kern County is unique within SCPMG. With its smaller-town, less urban feel, there is a true sense of family, of being an integral part of something very special. It’s the only medical center within SCPMG that can meet as one united group at the same time. Our area’s smaller size fosters open dialogue across all levels, offering physicians a voice and enabling constant improvements, small and large. Physicians enjoy the best of two worlds—operating within the stability and support of the Permanente system yet maintaining the feel of a smaller medical group. New hires are quickly integrated into the system, for accelerated learning and support. This welcoming spirit goes far beyond the medical center: Physicians’ spouses and families are actively connected to one another in social activities, formal and informal, and to local culture and activities.

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.