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PAFMG - Physician, Orthopedics Sports Medicine (Santa Clara, CA)

Orthopedic SurgeryFull-Time

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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

Position Details

This position will join our Medical Group practicing in Santa Cruz, 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 2200 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

Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery

Join Us and Enjoy

  • 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

Organization Details

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

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 exceptional personalized orthopedic and sports medicine care within a collaborative, multidisciplinary medical group. Engage in full-scope practice and participate in leadership or quality improvement projects.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Surgical ProceduresMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PAFMG - Physician, Orthopedics Sports Medicine (Santa Clara, CA) at Sutter Health - Bay Area a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Orthopedic Surgery — ranked against 363 active Orthopedic Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 16.3% 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)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution11 jobs · 7 employers

3
<$390k
4
$390k-530k
1
$622k
2
$670k-810k
1
$838k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 7 employers

CME allowance
82%
401k / retirement match
82%
Sign-on bonus
45%
Relocation assistance
36%
Loan repayment
18%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

MultiCare Health System · Tacoma, Washington

$809k-$838k
#2

Physician, Orthopedic Surgery - Spine (Roseville, CA & Folsom, CA)

Sutter Health · Roseville, California

$700k-$800k
#3

Orthopedic Surgeon | $50K Sign-On & Loan Repayment | Lakewood, NY

$645k-$731k
#4

Physician - Orthopedic Trauma Surgery - Duluth, MN

$622k
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Orthopedic Surgery listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 363 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Santa Clara

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.68M
Typical market rent
$3,957/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.4
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.

BEA 2024 · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

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