Physician, Orthopedics (Pleasanton, CA)
Listed compensation
$472.5K - $525K
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Job Description
Opportunity Information
Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) is seeking a full-time board-certified, or board-eligible Orthopedic Surgeon
Location: Pleasanton, CA
Position Details
This position will join our Medical Group practicing in Pleasanton, CA. Our collaborative, multidisciplinary culture ensures you have the support you need to deliver exceptional personalized care to your patients.
Come join a Medical Group of more than 2,200 physicians practicing in primary care and more than 45 medical and surgical specialties and has received the highest possible rating for patient experience from the California Office of the Patient Advocate, and “elite” status by the California Association of Physician groups.
Qualifications
- Physician-led and collegial environment
- Team-based care approach
- Schedule flexibility
- Opportunity for rapid practice growth
- Full Scope Practice
Opportunity to Grow a Subspecialty Interest
- Abundant leadership and committee work opportunities, with active promotion of quality improvement projects
- Join Us and Enjoy
- Physician-led and collegial environment
- Guaranteed salary for two years with production bonus
- Shareholder-eligible after two years
- Shareholders enjoy very competitive, production-based income
- Schedule flexibility and sabbaticals for work-life balance
- Malpractice tail coverage
- Relocation allowance
- Generous health benefits package
- 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 2,200 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
Pleasanton is a vibrant, family-friendly community located in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. Known for its excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and high quality of life, Pleasanton offers a unique blend of suburban comfort and urban convenience.
The city features a charming downtown with local dining, shopping, and year-round community events, as well as easy access to major employers and transportation corridors.
Residents enjoy abundant parks, scenic trails, and a strong sense of community, making Pleasanton an ideal place for both professionals and families.
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 exceptional personalized orthopedic care within a collaborative, multidisciplinary medical group. Engage in full-scope practice, potential subspecialty growth, and leadership opportunities including quality improvement projects.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Orthopedics (Pleasanton, CA) at Sutter Health a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Orthopedic Surgery — ranked against 367 active Orthopedic Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 8,500 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $48 per wRVU — implying roughly $408k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.1 / 10 · top 5% in orthopedic surgery | ranked against 367 Orthopedic Surgery listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$451k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Orthopedic Surgery listings in California | 43 active | 367 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | California physician listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 28% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Orthopedic Surgery hiring demand | #16 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 40 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 137 postings, 89 closed |
| New Orthopedic Surgery listings | 346 in the last 30 days | 200 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Implied production pay | ~$408k | $48/wRVU × 8,500 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
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