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Pleasanton, California

Physician, Orthopedics (Pleasanton, CA)

Orthopedic SurgeryFull-Time

Listed compensation

$472.5K - $525K

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Posted 4mo ago

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

Board Certification

Key Skills

Orthopedic SurgerySurgical ProceduresMultidisciplinary CollaborationClinical Leadership

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.

Orthopedic Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.1 / 10 · top 5% in orthopedic surgeryranked against 367 Orthopedic Surgery listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$451k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Orthopedic Surgery listings in California43 active367 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusCalifornia 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 specialtiespostings stay open a median 40 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 137 postings, 89 closed
New Orthopedic Surgery listings346 in the last 30 days200 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (367 Orthopedic Surgery listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule, WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

11 jobs · 5 employers
CME allowance
73%
401k / retirement match
73% this job
Sign-on bonus
27% this job
Relocation assistance
9% this job
Visa sponsorship
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 7.1
Among the best 10% of Orthopedic Surgery listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 367 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sutter Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sacramento, California
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed salary for 2 years
Production bonus
Shareholder eligibility
Malpractice tail coverage
Relocation allowance
Health benefits
401k
Cash-balance retirement plan

Living in Pleasanton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.29M≈ 2.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,175/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
34 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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