Physician, Pediatric Ophthalmology (Fremont & Pleasanton, CA)
Listed compensation
$315K - $350K
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Job Description
Opportunity Information
Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) is seeking a full-time BC/BE Pediatric Ophthalmologist for our Fremont, CA and Pleasanton, CA locations.
This surgical-based position will be located 50/50 in both our clinic locations in the East Bay: Fremont, CA and Pleasanton, CA.
Fremont is a busy outpatient practice offering comprehensive eye care services with an ambulatory surgery center onsite. Our Pleasanton location will be a brand new state-of-the-art care center amongst our already established clinic sites in the surrounding Tri-Valley area with also an ambulatory surgery center onsite.
Opportunity for rapid practice growth with strong internal and external referral networks.
Qualifications
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Ophthalmology
- Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology
- Join Us and Enjoy
- Physician-led and collegial environment
- Guaranteed salary
- Shareholder-eligible after two years
- Schedule flexibility and sabbaticals for work-life balance
- Malpractice tail coverage
- 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 1,900 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 of Sutter Health, 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 beautiful and sunny suburb in the Alameda County of the East Bay. One of the older and well-established cities in the Tri-Valley area, it is known for its renowned historic main street downtown, state fairgrounds, manicured neighborhoods and top-rated schools.
The city has easy access to both 580 and 680 highways and a BART train station making it easily accessible to all regions of the San Francisco Bay Area and California Central Valley.
In addition, it maintains several business parks with large employers in a variety of sectors in tech, pharmaceuticals and retail such as Workday, Oracle and Safeway, Inc. making it a desirable location to live and work.
Equal Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation.
We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive pediatric ophthalmology and surgical eye care services across two clinic locations in the East Bay. Manage a busy outpatient practice and utilize onsite ambulatory surgery centers to treat patients.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Pediatric Ophthalmology (Fremont & Pleasanton, CA) at Sutter Health a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pediatrics — ranked against 724 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc.
Pediatrics — Physician Career Context
In California, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$261k (76 salary observations; 271 listings), vs ~$241k nationally (357 salary observations; 2,207 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 55% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.9 / 10 · top 10% in pediatrics | ranked against 724 Pediatrics listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $315k–$350k | Pediatrics median $275k (middle half $257k–$300k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $261k median in California | $241k nationally (+8%)76 state / 357 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$300k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in California | 110 active | 727 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 13% remote · 55% no call · 38% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California physician listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 28% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics hiring demand | #9 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 45 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 236 postings, 246 closed |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,151 in the last 30 days | 751 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +6.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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