Full-time Nocturnist Hospitalist role at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, CA with PAFMG, offering approximately 120 overnight shifts and 40 swing shifts annually, a guaranteed salary for the first two years ($270K–$300K), and a shareholder track after two years. The position features an open ICU model with 24/7 onsite Intensivist coverage and broad inpatient practice across medical subspecialties and select surgical services.
The employer-posted range and physician-reported compensation are shown side by side above — compared, never blended into one number. Reported figures are total compensation; posted ranges are often base salary, so this comparison can read low.
Generated from this posting's disclosed facts and the SalaryDr comparison — bring them to the first recruiter call.
Nocturnist Hospitalist – Mountain View, California
Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG)
Join one of Northern California's premier physician-led medical groups as a full-time Board Certified/Board Eligible Nocturnist Hospitalist at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, located in the heart of Silicon Valley. Become part of a highly collaborative, well-established hospital medicine team known for exceptional physician retention, clinical excellence, and a supportive practice environment.
This is an outstanding opportunity for physicians seeking a predictable schedule, strong earning potential, and a clear pathway to physician ownership through our Shareholder Track.
Position Highlights
Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is one of the nation's largest physician-owned multispecialty medical groups, with more than 2,200 clinicians across 40+ specialties throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Our physicians enjoy the advantages of an integrated, physician-led organization supported by the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, allowing clinicians to focus on delivering outstanding patient care while benefiting from advanced technology, collaborative colleagues, and administrative support.
Live and Work in Mountain ViewLocated in the heart of Silicon Valley, Mountain View offers an exceptional quality of life with easy access to San Francisco, San Jose, and the California coast. Home to world-renowned technology companies including Google, Microsoft, LinkedIn, and Intuit, the community combines innovation with a welcoming neighborhood feel. Residents enjoy outstanding schools, miles of parks and trails, vibrant downtown dining, year-round outdoor recreation, and convenient access to the Santa Cruz Mountains and San Francisco Bay.
If you're looking for a rewarding nocturnist career with clinical autonomy, outstanding colleagues, and long-term professional growth in one of California's most desirable communities, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please visit: https://cliniciancareers.sutterhealth.org/job/mountain-view/physician-hospitalist-nocturnist-mountain-view-ca/46974/96895494848
Job ID: 2026-5589
Location: Mountain View, CA
Salary Range: $270,000.00 - $300,000.00 /Yr.
We just launched this — your take shapes what we fix next.
© 2026 SalaryDr. Physician jobs with salary transparency.
No APP clutter. No blended pay. No identity reveal without physician approval.