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Dublin, California

Physician, Cardiology (Dublin, CA)

CardiologyIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$427.5K - $475K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Opportunity Information

The Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group, affiliated with the Palo Alto Medical Foundation is seeking a full time BC/BE General Cardiologist with imaging training. This position provides an ideal opportunity for a physician that would like to advance the practice within the community they will serve.

We are looking for a candidate who can immediately join us as a full time clinician as part of a busy multidisciplinary practice. The ideal candidate will have both outpatient and inpatient skills in managing complex patients.

Qualifications

  • BE/BC in Cardiology
  • Advanced imaging preferred
  • Join Us and Enjoy
  • Relocation allowance
  • Guaranteed salary for two years with production bonus
  • Generous benefits package
  • Shareholder eligibility after two years
  • 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 45+ 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 full-time clinical cardiology services within a busy multidisciplinary practice. Manage complex patients across both inpatient and outpatient settings to advance community practice.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiology. Advanced imaging training is preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

General CardiologyOutpatient CareInpatient CareComplex Patient Management

Cardiology — Physician Career Context

Sutter Health ranks #9 of 11 employers hiring Cardiologist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 39 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 77% have no call, 21% require no weekends.

Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$451k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $408k 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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Salary Distribution15 jobs · 14 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs

401k / retirement match
85% this job
Sign-on bonus
77%
CME allowance
62%
Relocation assistance
38% this job
Loan repayment
15% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Cardiology listings

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

  • Includes call

Living in Dublin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.08M≈ 2.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,299/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
36 min
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.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Relocation allowance
Guaranteed salary for two years with production bonus
Generous benefits package
Shareholder eligibility after two years
401K
Cash-balance retirement plan
HSA