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Physician, Endocrinology (Palo Alto, San Carlos, CA)

EndocrinologyFull-Time

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) is seeking a full-time BC/BE Endocrinologist.

Highlights

  • Opportunity to grow a subspecialty interest
  • State-of-the-art medical center
  • Opportunity for rapid practice growth
  • Physician-led and collegial environment

Qualifications

Endocrinology Fellowship

Join Us and Enjoy

  • Schedule flexibility and sabbaticals for work-life balance
  • Relocation allowance
  • Guaranteed salary for two years with production bonus
  • Generous benefits package
  • Shareholder eligible after two years
  • Shareholders enjoy very competitive, production-based income
  • 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 2,200 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

Located in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, Palo Alto and San Carlos each offer distinctive yet complementary qualities that make them exceptional places to live and work.

Just 35 miles south of San Francisco and 14 miles north of San Jose, Palo Alto is considered the birthplace of Silicon Valley and blends intellect and education with innovation, arts, culture, and natural beauty.

Its close proximity to Stanford University enhances the city's vibrancy and charm, providing rich cultural and educational opportunities for residents and businesses alike.

Nearby, San Carlos-known as "The City of Good Living"-lies conveniently between San Francisco and San Jose, offering an ideal climate, strong schools, attractive neighborhoods, excellent dining and shopping, and abundant open space.

As part of the northern end of Silicon Valley, San Carlos is home to numerous technology and biotech companies, adding to the region's dynamic and forward-thinking business environment.

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 endocrinology care as part of a multi-specialty medical group. The role offers the opportunity to develop a subspecialty interest and grow a clinical practice.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must have completed an endocrinology fellowship and be board-certified or board-eligible. The posting does not specify a minimum number of years of experience.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Subspecialty Practice

Endocrinology — Physician Career Context

Endocrinology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 4,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $54 per wRVU — implying roughly $216k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

Top Endocrinologist Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution13 jobs · 10 employers

2
<$230k
5
$230k-280k
2
$280k-330k
3
$330k-380k
1
$400k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 10 employers

CME allowance
100%
401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
27% this job
Relocation assistance
27% this job
Loan repayment
18%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physician - Endocrinology

Sanford Health · Bemidji, Minnesota

$400k
#2

Endocrinologist | Gateway Medical Center - Springfield, OR

UnitedHealth Group · Springfield, Oregon

$227k-$374k
#3

Physician- Endocrinology: BMG Golden Triangle

$280k–$350k
#4

Endocrinologist - Atlantic Health - Manalapan, New Jersey

$270k-$330k
+ 11 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.6this job 4.8
Better work-life than 30% of Endocrinology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 282 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Palo Alto

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$3.26M
Typical market rent
$4,678/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 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

Guaranteed Salary for Two Years
Production Bonus
Shareholder Eligible After Two Years
Relocation Allowance
Generous Benefits Package
401K
Cash-Balance Retirement Plan
HSA