Otolaryngology (ENT) Physician

CommonSpirit Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 475,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Work-Life balance

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible ENT Physician in Bakersfield, California. The position offers a collaborative work environment, focusing primarily on adult cases, and no nights or weekends required. Competitive compensation of $475,000-$500,000 per year with additional benefits such as a sign-on bonus and comprehensive health insurance. Ideal candidates will possess an MD or DO degree and a valid California medical license.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid and unrestricted California medical license.
• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Otolaryngology (ABMS or AOA).
• DEA Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care focusing on adult cases with occasional pediatric cases.
• Collaborate with a supportive team in a multispecialty group.
• Participate in a full-scope practice including outpatient clinic and hospital consults.

Skills

Board-Certified or Board-Eligible

Collaboration

Patient Care

Education

MD or DO degree

California medical license

DEA Certification

Job description

About Us

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital‑based locations, in addition to its home‑based services and virtual care offerings.

Our Mission

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

Job Details

• Requisition ID 2026-456977
• Employment Type Full Time
• Hours/Pay Period 80
• Provider Physician
• Provider Type MD/DO
• Speciality Otolaryngology (ENT)
• Bonuses Offered Relocation, Sign‑on
• Loan Repayment None
• Visa Sponsorship H1 Visa
• Remote No
• Category Physician
• Recruiter Name Juren Llarena
• Recruiter Email [e-mail]
• Shift Day

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Our multispecialty group, Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield, a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, is seeking a full‑time, board‑certified or board‑eligible ENT Physician to join our team in Bakersfield, California. If you’re eager to practice where collaboration meets compassion and every patient story matters, we want to hear from you!

Practice Highlights

• Join an experienced ENT in a collaborative, supportive group setting
• Full‑scope practice, including outpatient clinic, outpatient surgery center, and hospital consults
• Focus primarily on adult cases, with occasional pediatric cases
• Emphasis on high‑quality care rather than patient volume
• Dedicated MA team to streamline workflow and enhance patient care
• Collegial, team‑oriented environment
• Opportunity to precept medical students and share your expertise
• Flexibility and Exceptional Work/Life Balance:
• One clinic location
• No nights, no weekends, no holidays
• No hospital call
• Resources to Help You Suceed:
• Mentorship and collaboration with experienced colleagues
• RN Triage during after hours and weekends
• Marketing representative to help build patient panel with various media resources and connecting you with the community
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits:
• Salary: $475,000-$500,000 per year
• Excellent earning potential with a salary guarantee period and productivity bonus
• Generous sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance
• Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and CME allowance
• H1B visa sponsorship opportunity for cap‑exempt candidates

Job Requirements

• MD or DO degree, Board‑Certified or Board‑Eligible in Otolaryngology (ABMS or AOA)
• A valid and unrestricted California medical license
• DEA Certification

Where You’ll Work

Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield, a part of CommonSpirit, is dedicated to delivering daily excellence in health care. Our robust team of Providers work collaboratively across multiple offices, offering comprehensive, whole‑person care to our community. We prioritize truly listening to our patients, helping them understand their health needs, and empowering them to make informed decisions. As a multi‑specialty group affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital and Mercy Hospitals, we’re building a dynamic team that combines experienced providers with those new to practice to improve the lives of our patients.

Dignity Health is a member of CommonSpirit, one of the nation’s largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people. #HEC

About Bakersfield, CA: Living in Bakersfield, California means enjoying a family‑friendly community with a lower cost of living, abundant outdoor activities, and proximity to Los Angeles, the Central Coast, and the Sierra Nevada mountains. Join us in the heart of Kern County, where you can do what you’re passionate about and make a meaningful impact on health care—one patient at a time.

See what our Regional Medical Director has to say about us HERE!