Vivant Health

Job Summary:

Vivant Health is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Otolaryngologist (ENT Physician) to launch and grow its Otolaryngology service line within our expanding multispecialty physician organization serving the greater Sacramento region. This role offers the opportunity to build a thriving practice supported by a strong primary care referral network within a physician-led, value-based care organization. The physician will provide comprehensive outpatient ENT care while collaborating with primary care providers, specialists, hospitals, and surgical centers to deliver coordinated, high-quality patient care. Enjoy an exceptional work-life balance with a predictable weekday schedule, no call responsibilities, and no weekend clinic requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive outpatient evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and longitudinal management of adult and pediatric otolaryngologic (ENT) conditions.
• Perform routine office-based ENT procedures, including flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopy, diagnostic nasal endoscopy, ear microscopy, cerumen removal, myringotomy with tympanostomy tube placement, lesion biopsy, epistaxis management, incision and drainage procedures, foreign body removal, and other procedures commonly performed within a general otolaryngology practice.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medical management, office-based procedures, and surgical intervention when clinically appropriate.
• Coordinate care with primary care physicians, advanced practice providers, specialists, care managers, behavioral health providers, and ancillary services to ensure seamless transitions and continuity of care across the healthcare continuum.
• Utilize telemedicine, virtual visits, and electronic consultations, as appropriate, to improve specialty access, patient convenience, and continuity of care.
• Collaborate with community hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and tertiary referral centers to facilitate advanced diagnostic evaluations, complex surgical procedures, multidisciplinary treatment planning, and subspecialty care.
• Coordinate perioperative assessments, surgical referrals, postoperative management, and ongoing follow-up care to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of services.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participate actively in quality improvement initiatives, care coordination activities, and population health programs that support organizational goals and value-based care delivery.
• Adhere to all applicable clinical, regulatory, and organizational policies, procedures, and standards of practice while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
• Regular attendance.
• Travel as required.

Other Functions

• Enforces Company policies and safety procedures.
• Regularly updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining professional networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Maintain IPA, Health Plan compliance standards.

Competencies

• Demonstrated competency in the evaluation and management of general otolaryngology conditions and proficiency in routine outpatient ENT procedures.
• Experience practicing within an integrated medical group, utilizing telemedicine, or participating in value-based care models is preferred but not required
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with diverse individuals and groups inside and outside of Vivant Health.
• Excellent active listening and critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to solve high-level problems with minimal supervision.
• Has the ability to be a leader for the department, shows leadership skills and initiative.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism, confidence, and sincerity while quickly and positively engaging providers and patients.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and sensitivity to patients’ needs and concerns
• Ability to multi-task, exercise excellent time management, and meet multiple deadlines.
• Ability to provide and receive constructive job and/or industry related feedback.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately share information on a need-to-know basis.
• Ability to exercise sound discretion and strict maintenance of confidentiality of all confidential and sensitive communications and information.
• Ability to consistently deliver excellent customer service.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to document information accurately.
• Ability to effectively and positively work in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment and achieve objectives.
• Demonstrate commitment to the organization’s mission.
• Must have mid-level skills in Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and Access is a plus.
• Must have the ability to quickly learn and use new software tools.
• Must have mid-level skills using e-mail applications.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational, multi-tasking, planning, and follow up skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to present self in a professional manner and represent the Company image.

Education and Licensure

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school required.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery residency required.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery required.
• Active and unrestricted State of California Physician Medical License required.
• Current DEA registration and all licenses or certifications required to practice medicine in California required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Travel

• The incumbent may travel up to 5% of the time.

Supervisor Responsibility

• This position may supervise several employees.