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Physician, Rheumatology (Santa Clara, CA)

Rheumatology 8.3 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$270K - $300K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · hybrid
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Opportunity Information
  • Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is seeking a full-time, BC/BE Rheumatologist
  • Location: Santa Clara, CA

Opportunity Details

  • Collaborative relationships with specialists across the organization
  • Robust onboarding and mentorship program

Flexibility in schedule – 4 days a week for full time, part-time opportunities available, flexible patient visit duration

  • Remote video visits from home available
  • Abundant leadership and committee work opportunities, with active promotion of quality improvement projects

Physician-led inclusive organization, emphasizing collaboration, mentorship, clinician / staff well-being, and innovation

General outpatient Rheumatology practice in a collegial environment

Qualifications

  • Requirements:
  • Fellowship in Rheumatology
  • Board eligibility or certification in Rheumatology.
  • Join Us and Enjoy

We offer

  • Physician-led and collegial environment
  • Schedule flexibility and sabbaticals for work-life balance
  • Signing bonuses available
  • Relocation allowance
  • Guaranteed salary for two years with production bonus
  • Generous benefits package
  • Shareholder eligibility after two years
  • PSLF eligible
  • 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 physicians 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

Santa Clara is located in the center of Silicon Valley and is home to several high-tech companies’ headquarters. Santa Clara University, the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of California, is a treasured landmark. The city is bordered by San Jose, Sunnyvale and Cupertino.

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 general outpatient rheumatology care in a collaborative, physician-led environment. Participate in leadership, committee work, and quality improvement projects.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical careOutpatient care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Rheumatology (Santa Clara, CA) at Sutter Health a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Rheumatology — ranked against 136 active Rheumatology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Rheumatology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$285k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $257k 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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Work-life snapshot

8.3/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Rheumatology

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

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  • Remote
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About Sutter Health

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Sacramento, California
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Signing Bonus
Relocation Allowance
Guaranteed Salary for Two Years
Production Bonus
401K
Cash-Balance Retirement Plan
HSA
PSLF Eligible