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San Carlos, California

Physician, Obstetrics-Gynecology (San Carlos, CA)

OB/GYNFull-Time

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) is seeking a full-time, board-certified, or board-eligible OB/GYN physician in San Carlos, CA.

Physician-led and collegial environment

OB/GYN outpatient care, hospital care, and collaborative practice

Average of 17-21 patients per day

Share-call with outstanding group of non-PAFMG OB/GYN colleagues

Full scope practice 50/50

Qualifications

BC/BE in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Join Us and Enjoy

  • Relocation allowance
  • Guaranteed salary for two years with production bonus
  • Generous benefits package
  • Shareholder eligibility after two years
  • PSLF eligible
  • 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 2,100 physicians 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

San Carlos, "The City of Good Living," is located in the center of the San Francisco Bay Area and has everything at its doorstep. San Francisco is 25 miles north and San Jose is 25 miles south.

San Carlos boasts an ideal climate, good government, an outstanding school system, attractive residential areas, a fine shopping district, excellent restaurants, a modern industrial and commercial area and plenty of open space.

As part of the northern end of Silicon Valley, San Carlos hosts several technology companies and is the address of many of the West Coast's biotech and medical instrumentation firms. You'll find friendly, involved people here and an inviting community atmosphere.

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.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide full-scope OB/GYN outpatient and hospital care in a collaborative, physician-led environment. Responsibilities include managing an average of 17-21 patients per day and participating in a shared-call group.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

OB/GYN — Physician Career Context

OB/GYN pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top OB/GYN Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution11 jobs

3
<$350k
1
$350k
3
$400k-450k
3
$450k-500k
1
$520k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs

401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
42% this job
Relocation assistance
33% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.1
Better work-life than 30% of Ob/gyn listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 698 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Carlos

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$2.39M
Typical market rent
$4,477/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Palo Alto, CA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Relocation allowance
Guaranteed salary for two years with production bonus
Generous benefits package
Shareholder eligibility after two years
PSLF eligible
401K
Cash-balance retirement plan
HSA