Director of Advanced Practice, Medical Specialties & Continuum of Care | Bay Area Leadership | Hybrid Clinical Role

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant Director to lead Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs) across a broad portfolio of Medical Specialties and Continuum of Care programs.

This is a dynamic leadership opportunity for an APC who thrives at the intersection of strategy, clinical excellence, and innovation-while continuing to practice in a specialty setting.

Position Highlights:

• Provide operational and clinical leadership for APCs across multiple specialty and care continuum service lines

• Collaborate with physician and operational leaders to design and scale high-performing care models that optimize APC utilization

• Lead initiatives to improve access, quality outcomes, patient experience, and program performance

• Mentor and develop APC leaders, strengthening leadership across the organization

• Maintain a hybrid role combining leadership with clinical practice in one of the following areas:
  Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, Endocrinology, Weight Management, Travel Medicine, Dermatology, Sleep Medicine, Psychiatry, Urgent Care, Integrative Medicine, or Hospital Medicine

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant leadership or clinical experience

• Active California PA license

• DEA registration

• For Physician Assistants: CAPA Controlled Substance Certification

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary: $224,000 - $231,000 annually

• Comprehensive benefits package

• 401(k) and cash balance retirement plan

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Leadership support and infrastructure within a highly integrated system

About the Medical Group:

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is one of the largest multi-specialty medical groups in the nation, with more than 2,100 clinicians across 40+ specialties throughout the Bay Area. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in quality, innovation, and leadership. Affiliated with Palo Alto Medical Foundation, we provide robust operational support, advanced technology, and a collaborative infrastructure-allowing clinicians and leaders to focus on delivering outstanding patient care.

Community: Santa Clara, California:

Set in the heart of Santa Clara, this thriving Silicon Valley community offers an exceptional blend of innovation, diversity, and livability. With a warm climate and abundant sunshine, residents enjoy year-round outdoor activities, from local parks to nearby coastal escapes. Santa Clara provides easy access to major hubs like San Jose and San Francisco, making it ideal for both commuters and those seeking a vibrant urban experience. The area is also home to top employers, excellent schools, and a wide array of dining, shopping, and cultural amenities. Sports and entertainment are close at hand with events at Levi's Stadium, while the surrounding region offers everything from hiking trails to world-class wineries.

Whether you're advancing your leadership career or seeking a dynamic place to live, Santa Clara delivers the best of Northern California.

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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.