Pathologist (Surgical) – Palo Alto, CA | Physician-Led Group | Shareholder Track + Flexible Schedule

Pathologist (Surgical) – Palo Alto, CA | Physician-Led Group | Shareholder Track + Flexible Schedule

Palo Alto, CaliforniaPosted 26d agoattending physician
~$390,000SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage

Reported by 5 physicians · state cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

PathologyFull-timeFlexible scheduling with sabbatical opportunities

Overview

Location
Palo Alto, California
Schedule
Flexible scheduling with sabbatical opportunities
SalaryDr Signal range
$385k – $405k

5 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Physician-led multi-specialty medical group

Role summary

The position is for a full-time, Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Surgical Pathologist with a highly competitive shift-based pay and flexible schedule including sabbatical options, within a physician-led group that offers shareholder eligibility after two years and comprehensive benefits including retirement plans and relocation allowance.

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$385k–$405k · $390k median
$383kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$407k

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

Compensation

What physicians report
$385k – $405k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
5 recent physician reports · state cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation

Benefits named in the posting

  • 401(k) and cash-balance retirement plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Relocation allowance
Physician-reported total comp$385k–$405k · $390k median
$383kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$407k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 5 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

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Physician-led multi-specialty medical group
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
Physician-led multi-specialty medical group

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  • 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
Flexible scheduling with sabbatical opportunities
Shift type
shift-based
FTE
1

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
3 wk ago
Last verified
3 days ago
Extraction confidence
90%

Full description

Opportunity Information Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) is seeking a full-time, Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Pathologist to join our highly respected and collaborative pathology team in Palo Alto, California. This role is ideal for a Surgical Pathology-trained physician looking to build a long-term career within a physician-led, collegial environment that values quality, innovation, and work-life balance. Qualifications BC/BE in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Fellowship trained in Surgical Pathology Join Us and Enjoy Shareholder eligibility after two years Highly competitive, shift-based compensation model Flexible scheduling and sabbatical opportunities to support work-life balance Collaborative, collegial culture with strong subspecialty support Relocation allowance Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) and cash-balance retirement plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Robust medical, dental, and vision coverage Organization Details PAFMG is one of the largest and most respected multi-specialty medical groups in the country, with 2,100+ clinicians across 40+ specialties throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. We are nationally recognized for excellence in clinical quality, innovation, and physician leadership. PAFMG is affiliated with Palo Alto Medical Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that provides advanced operational and administrative support-allowing physicians to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional patient care. Community Information Located 35 miles south of San Francisco and 14 miles north of San Jose, Palo Alto is part of the San Francisco Metropolitan Bay Area and became known as the birthplace of Silicon Valley. Palo Alto offers an unusual blend of intellect, innovation, culture and natural beauty. Proximity to Stanford University with its cultural and educational offerings enhance the vibrancy, innate charm and beauty of Palo Alto. Distinctive in every way, Palo Alto offers its business community a diverse and exciting environment in which to work and live. 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.