Physician, Ophthalmology - Glaucoma (Fremont & Pleasanton, CA)

Physician, Ophthalmology - Glaucoma (Fremont & Pleasanton, CA)

Pleasanton, CaliforniaPosted 15d agoattending physician
~$640,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 12 physicians · state cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

OphthalmologyFull-timeFull-time 1.0 FTE, 35 patient contact hours per week, up to 30 patients per day · Light call rotation on average 1:6 shared amongst colleagues, no inpatient call required

Overview

Location
Pleasanton, California
Schedule
Full-time 1.0 FTE, 35 patient contact hours per week, up to 30 patients per day · Light call rotation on average 1:6 shared amongst colleagues, no inpatient call required
SalaryDr Signal range
$490k – $770k

12 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Outpatient practice centers and ambulatory surgery centers · Ambulatory surgery centers

Role summary

This full-time ophthalmologist position specializing in glaucoma offers a guaranteed salary for the first two years transitioning to shareholder status with production-based income. The role involves primarily outpatient care and surgeries at ambulatory centers with a light shared call and strong clinical support.

What the posting highlights

  • Shared call rotation
  • Care setting: Outpatient focus with no inpatient call requirement; surgeries performed in ambulatory surgery centers
  • Patient population: Comprehensive vision care including general and pediatric ophthalmology, surgical/medical retina, cornea, lasik, oculoplastics, uveitis and glaucoma patients

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$490k–$770k · $640k median
$456kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$804k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$490k – $770k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
12 recent physician reports · state cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation

Benefits named in the posting

  • Malpractice tail coverage
  • Relocation allowance
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Multiple retirement plans: 401(k), Cash-Balance Retirement and Health Savings Account (HSA)
Physician-reported total comp$490k–$770k · $640k median
$456kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$804k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 12 recent, approved physician reports (state cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG)

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Outpatient practice centers and ambulatory surgery centers
Facility type
Ambulatory surgery centers
Patient population
Comprehensive vision care including general and pediatric ophthalmology, surgical/medical retina, cornea, lasik, oculoplastics, uveitis and glaucoma patients
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
California
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Outpatient practice centers and ambulatory surgery centers

SalaryDr will show local peer compensation and hiring supply here once this role has enough physician-reported data.

Questions to ask the employer

  • What happens to compensation when the guarantee period ends, and what share of physicians out-earn the guarantee afterward?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
Full-time 1.0 FTE, 35 patient contact hours per week, up to 30 patients per day
Call burden
Light call rotation on average 1:6 shared amongst colleagues, no inpatient call required
Shift type
Outpatient
Patient volume
Up to 30 patients per day
Inpatient / outpatient
Outpatient focus with no inpatient call requirement; surgeries performed in ambulatory surgery centers
Coverage model
Shared call rotation
Admin burden
Excellent clinical and administrative support with two technicians per day
FTE
1

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
1 wk ago
Last verified
yesterday
Extraction confidence
95%

Full description

Opportunity Information The Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is seeking a BC/BE Ophthalmologist specializing in Glaucoma . Position is a Full-Time 1.0 FTE, working 75% in Pleasanton, CA and 25% in Fremont, CA Join a busy outpatient practice center providing comprehensive vision care services including: general and pediatric ophthalmology, optometry, surgical/medical retina, cornea, lasik, oculoplastics, uveitis and glaucoma. This position will largely focus on treatment of Glaucoma patients with Glaucoma and Cataract surgeries to be performed in ambulatory surgery centers located onsite. Ability for rapid practice growth taking on existing patients while building through strong internal and external referral networks. Full-time is 35 patient contact hours per week, average up to 30 patients per day. Light call rotation on average 1:6 shared amongst colleagues. No inpatient call is required. Excellent clinical and administrative support with two technicians working with the Ophthalmologist per day. Qualifications Board-certified or board-eligible in Ophthalmology Glaucoma Fellowship Join Us and Enjoy Physician-led and collegial environment Guaranteed salary for the first two years Shareholder-eligible after two years with generous production-based income Schedule flexibility and sabbaticals for work-life balance Malpractice tail coverage Relocation allowance Comprehensive benefits package Multiple retirement plans: 401(k), Cash-Balance Retirement and Health Savings Account (HSA) Organization Details We are one of the largest multi-specialty medical groups in the country, made up of over 2,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians in 40+ specialties, in practices throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Our organization is nationally recognized for our excellence with multiple awards for quality of care, innovation, and leadership. Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is affiliated with Palo Alto Medical Foundation, a not-for-profit health care organization, providing operational and administrative support, including the latest technology, allowing physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care. Community Information Pleasanton is a beautiful and sunny suburb in the Alameda County of the East Bay. One of the older and well-established cities in the Tri-Valley area, it maintains a renowned downtown, state fairgrounds, manicured neighborhoods and top-rated schools. The city has easy access to both 580 and 680 highways and a BART train station making it easily accessible to all regions of the San Francisco Bay Area as well as California Central Valley. In addition, it maintains several business parks with large employers in a variety of sectors in tech, pharmaceuticals and retail such as Workday, Oracle and Safeway, Inc. making it a desirable location to live and work. Equal Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.