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Physician, Obstetrics-Gynecology (Los Altos, CA)

OB/GYN Top 25% in Ob/gynNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$360k-$400k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Opportunity Information

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

Nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley, Los Altos offers a high quality of life with excellent schools, beautiful neighborhoods, abundant outdoor recreation, and a vibrant downtown. Known for its small-town charm and strong sense of community, Los Altos is one of the Bay Area's most desirable places to live and work.

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 care, including both outpatient and hospital-based services. They will manage an average of 17-21 patients per day while participating in a collaborative call-sharing group.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical practice

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Obstetrics-Gynecology (Los Altos, CA) at Sutter Health a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Ob/gyn — ranked against 646 active Ob/gyn listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

OB/GYN — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active OB/GYN listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 65% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

OB/GYN pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% 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)), so the posted ~$380k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $343k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
72%
Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

6.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Ob/gyn

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About Sutter Health

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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