Physician, Orthopedic Surgery (Santa Clara, CA)

Physician, Orthopedic Surgery (Santa Clara, CA)

Santa Clara, CaliforniaPosted 15d agoattending physician
~$730,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 15 physicians · state cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

Orthopedic SurgeryFull-timeSchedule flexibility

Overview

Location
Santa Clara, California
Schedule
Schedule flexibility
SalaryDr Signal range
$650k – $830k

15 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Multi-specialty medical group · Medical group practice

Role summary

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group seeks a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible orthopedic surgeon in Santa Clara, CA, offering guaranteed salary for two years with production bonus, shareholder eligibility after two years, and benefits including malpractice tail coverage, relocation allowance, and flexible schedule.

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$650k–$830k · $730k median
$628kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$852k

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

Compensation

What physicians report
$650k – $830k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
15 recent physician reports · state cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Bonus / incentives
Production bonus structure for guaranteed salary period, then production-based income for shareholders

Benefits named in the posting

  • Malpractice tail coverage
  • Relocation allowance
  • Generous health benefits package
  • 401(k)
  • Cash-balance retirement plan
  • HSA
  • Schedule flexibility and sabbaticals
Physician-reported total comp$650k–$830k · $730k median
$628kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$852k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 15 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
Multi-specialty medical group
Facility type
Medical group practice
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
Multi-specialty medical group

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Questions to ask the employer

  • How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
  • What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
Schedule flexibility
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
60%

Full description

Opportunity Information Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) is seeking a full-time board-certified, or board-eligible Orthopaedic Surgeon Location : Santa Clara, CA Position details This position will join our Medical Group practicing in Santa Clara, CA. Our collaborative, multidisciplinary culture ensures you have the support you need to deliver exceptional personalized care to your patients. Come join a Medical Group of more than 2200 physicians practicing in primary care and more than 45 medical and surgical specialties and has received the highest possible rating for patient experience from the California Office of the Patient Advocate, and "elite" status by the California Association of Physician groups. Physician-led and collegial environment Team-based care approach Schedule flexibility Opportunity for rapid practice growth Full Scope Practice Opportunity to grow a subspecialty interest Abundant leadership and committee work opportunities, with active promotion of quality improvement projects Qualifications Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery Join Us and Enjoy Physician-led and collegial environment Guaranteed salary for two years with production bonus Shareholder-eligible after two years Shareholders enjoy very competitive, production-based income Schedule flexibility and sabbaticals for work-life balance Malpractice tail coverage Relocation allowance Generous health benefits package 401k, cash-balance retirement plan, HSA Organization Details Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group We are one of the largest multi-specialty medical groups in the country, made up of over 2,200 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 Santa Clara is located in the center of Silicon Valley and is home to several high-tech companies' headquarters. Santa Clara University, the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of California, is a treasured landmark. The city is bordered by San Jose, Sunnyvale and Cupertino. Equal Opportunity Statement It is the policy of the Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, age, medical condition, disability or status as a veteran or a disabled veteran. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within our service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of PAFMG's employment policies and practices.