Physician, Ophthalmology - Comprehensive (Palo Alto, CA)

Ophthalmologist Opportunity

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) is seeking a B/E or B/C Comprehensive-trained Ophthalmologist. This medical or medical/surgical-based position will work in two locations, Palo Alto and San Carlos, state-of-the-art medical centers with full ancillary services and ambulatory surgery centers onsite. Join a busy comprehensive clinic with specialty ophthalmologists providing services including cornea/external disease, pediatric, plastics, uveitis, retina, neuro-ophthalmology, and glaucoma services. The position will take over an existing part-time practice with room to grow with a strong internal patient-referral network. Part-time.75 FTE is an average of 26.5 patient contact hours per week with potential to increase to a 1.00 FTE in the future. Call is shared with all department physicians primarily covering established patients and onsite urgent care centers.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Ophthalmology
• Fellowship-trained applicants welcome
• CA medical license

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 of Sutter Health, 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

Palo Alto is central on the beautiful San Francisco Peninsula, between San Francisco and the Silicon Valley. Considered the birthplace of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto offers a remarkable blend of intellect and education, innovation and arts, 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.

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