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Dublin, California · Hybrid

Physician, Family Medicine (Dublin, CA)

Family MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$288k-$320k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

  • Opportunity Information
  • Team based care approach with NPs and PAs to support physicians with paneled patient needs
  • Virtual in basket support team
  • Collaborative relationships with specialists across the organization

Robust Onboarding and Mentorship Program

  • Flexibility in schedule – 4 days a week for full time, part-time opportunities available, flexible patient visit duration
  • Remote video visits from home available
  • Light physician call - all virtual, with calls screened through an RN, NP and PAs initially
  • Abundant leadership and committee work opportunities, with active promotion of quality improvement projects

Physician-led inclusive organization, emphasizing collaboration, mentorship, clinician / staff well-being, and innovation

Qualifications

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
  • Join Us and Enjoy
  • Starting salary $280,000 - $335,000 (based on experience)
  • $200,000 forgivable loan
  • Signing bonuses available
  • Residency stipend ($1,000/month for 12 months before start date)
  • 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

We are one of the largest multi-specialty medical groups in the country, made up of over 2,800 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

Dublin is a vibrant city in the heart of the East Bay. Nestled amidst picturesque hillsides. Dublin offers a perfect blend of suburban tranquility and modern conveniences. Known for its top-rated schools, diverse neighborhoods, and community-centered events. This city also provides an exceptional quality of life.

Conveniently located with easy access to major highways, our city combines a rich history with a dynamic present, making it an ideal place to live, work, and thrive.

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

Provide comprehensive family medicine care within a collaborative, team-based environment supported by NPs and PAs. Participate in leadership, committee work, and quality improvement projects to enhance clinical innovation.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical mentorshipVirtual careElectronic health records

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$304k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $275k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Sutter Health ranks #3 of 22 employers hiring Family Medicine on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

What does the Family Medicine market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in physician rolesranked against 22,343 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$288k–$320kFamily Medicine median $300k (middle half $270k–$320k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$275k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in California341 active2,617 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 4% remote · 46% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · $200k loan repaymentCalifornia physician listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 28% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Family Medicine hiring demand#10 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 857 postings, 907 closed
New Family Medicine listings2,273 in the last 30 days1,333 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Family Medicine pay trend+1.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sutter Health#3 of 22 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,343 Physician roles listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Family Medicine (Dublin, CA) at Sutter Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 22,343 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Top Family Medicine Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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13
<$325k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
48% this job
Loan repayment
33% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,625 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sutter Health

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Sacramento, California
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

$200,000 forgivable loan
Signing bonuses available
Residency stipend ($1,000/month for 12 months)
Relocation allowance
Guaranteed salary for two years with production bonus
Generous benefits package
Shareholder eligibility after two years
PSLF eligible