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Physician, Orthopedics (Pleasanton, CA)
Reported by 14 physicians · state cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
The package
AI-structuredPalo Alto Foundation Medical Group seeks a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible Orthopedic Surgeon in Pleasanton, CA, offering a full-scope practice with subspecialty growth potential within a large multi-specialty group. Compensation includes a guaranteed salary for two years with a production bonus, shareholder eligibility after two years, and benefits including relocation allowance, malpractice tail coverage, 401k, cash-balance retirement plan, and HSA.
- $731,000 SalaryDr market context available for comparison
- Flexible schedule; sabbaticals available for work-life balance
- Large multi-specialty medical group (2,200+ clinicians, 40+ specialties) · Outpatient / Multi-specialty Medical Group (affiliated with not-for-profit Palo Alto Medical Foundation) · Not specified; full-scope practice implied
Posted pay vs real comps
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- Type
- SalaryDr Market Context
- Market context
- $624,000 – $806,250
- Structure
- hybrid
- Loan repayment
- $0
This is SalaryDr Market Context computed from 14 verified physician submissions (state cohort). It is not the employer's posted pay. The employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG)
Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Large multi-specialty medical group (2,200+ clinicians, 40+ specialties)
- Facility type
- Outpatient / Multi-specialty Medical Group (affiliated with not-for-profit Palo Alto Medical Foundation)
Questions to ask the employer
- 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?
Generated from this posting's disclosed facts and the SalaryDr comparison — bring them to the first recruiter call.
Work Design
- Schedule
- Flexible schedule; sabbaticals available for work-life balance
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Not specified; full-scope practice implied
- Coverage model
- Team-based care approach within a multidisciplinary, physician-led group
- Admin burden
- Abundant leadership and committee work opportunities; active promotion of quality improvement projects
- FTE
- 1
- Teaching
- No
- Research
- No
- Supervises APPs
- No
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
- J-1 waiver
- No
- H-1B
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Aggregated (ym_careers)
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Market Context
- First seen
- 1 wk ago
- Last verified
- 1 wk ago
- Extraction confidence
- 45%
Full description
Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) is seeking a full-time board-certified, or board-eligible Orthopedic Surgeon
Location: Pleasanton, CA
Position details:
This position will join our Medical Group practicing in Pleasanton, 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 2,200 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.
Qualifications
- 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
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
Pleasanton is a vibrant, family-friendly community located in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. Known for its excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and high quality of life, Pleasanton offers a unique blend of suburban comfort and urban convenience. The city features a charming downtown with local dining, shopping, and year-round community events, as well as easy access to major employers and transportation corridors. Residents enjoy abundant parks, scenic trails, and a strong sense of community, making Pleasanton an ideal place for both professionals and families.
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.
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