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Palo Alto, California

Physician, Cardiology & Cath Lab (Palo Alto, CA)

CardiologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$473k-$525k

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

The Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) is looking for a full-time interventional cardiologist to join a collaborative group of clinicians who practice evidence-based medicine in a team-oriented manner.

Our group is looking for a physician interested in an interventional cardiology position that focuses on high volume complex coronary interventions.

An ideal candidate will provide excellent patient care while collaborating with the other physician members of the practice and advanced practice clinicians who are integral members of our team.

Qualifications

Board-certified or board-eligible in CardiologyBoard- certified in Intervention Cardiology Fellowship training Interventional Cardiology

  • Join Us and Enjoy
  • Physician-led and collegial environment
  • State-of-the-art medical center
  • Schedule flexibility and sabbaticals for work-life balance
  • Diverse & Full spectrum practice
  • Opportunity for rapid practice growth
  • Shareholders enjoy very competitive, production-based income
  • Relocation allowance
  • Generous benefits package
  • 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 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, 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

Located 35 miles south of San Francisco and 14 miles north of San Jose, Palo Alto is part of the San Francisco Bay Area. 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 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 perform high-volume complex coronary interventions while practicing evidence-based medicine. They will collaborate with a team of clinicians and advanced practice providers to deliver exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical collaboration

Cardiology — Physician Career Context

Sutter Health ranks #9 of 10 employers hiring Cardiologist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 38 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% have no call, 18% require no weekends.

Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 7,095 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $46 per wRVU — implying roughly $326k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

Top Cardiologist Jobs

14 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution14 jobs · 13 employers

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<$560k
2
$560k-645k
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$645k-730k
2
$730k-815k
1
$850k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs

401k / retirement match
83% this job
Sign-on bonus
75%
CME allowance
58%
Relocation assistance
42% this job
Loan repayment
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$750k-$850k
#2

Cardiologist - Non-Invasive

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$644k-$813k
#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Cardiology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 569 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Palo Alto

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$3.26M≈ 6.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,678/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.4
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.

BEA 2024 · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Physician-led and collegial environment
State-of-the-art medical center
Schedule flexibility and sabbaticals
Diverse & full spectrum practice
Opportunity for rapid practice growth
Production-based income
Relocation allowance
Generous benefits package