Physician, Urgent Care - Per Diem (Mountain View, CA)
Listed compensation
$650/4-hr shift/day
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Opportunity Information
Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) is seeking a Per Diem Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Urgent Care Physician to join our team in Mountain View, California.
This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to practice in a well-supported, high-acuity outpatient urgent care setting within a leading multi-specialty medical group.
Physicians benefit from strong onsite clinical infrastructure and seamless specialty integration, allowing for efficient, high-quality patient care.
Practice Highlights
Per diem urgent care role with flexible scheduling
No Overnight Shifts
- Onsite advanced diagnostics including digital imaging, full laboratory services, mammography, ultrasound, and CT scanning
- Strong specialty support within a large multi-disciplinary medical group
- Streamlined workflows supported by a modern health system infrastructure
Qualifications
- Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or related specialty
- Eligible for California medical licensure
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage a fast-paced urgent care environment
- Commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care
Join Us and Enjoy
Compensation & Benefits
- Per diem compensation: $650 per 4-hour shift (equivalent hourly range noted above)
- Flexible scheduling based on physician availability
- Malpractice coverage provided (typical for system per diem roles)
- Access to a highly integrated health system and clinical support resources
Organization Details
Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is one of the largest multi-specialty medical groups in the United States, with over 2,300 clinicians across 40+ specialties throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in clinical quality, innovation, and leadership.
Affiliated with Palo Alto Medical Foundation, a not-for-profit health care organization, PAFMG provides extensive operational and administrative support, enabling physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care with advanced technology and integrated systems.
Community Information
Mountain View is located in the heart of Silicon Valley and is known for its innovation-driven environment and high quality of life.
The city offers a vibrant downtown area with diverse dining, shopping, and cultural attractions, as well as easy access to outdoor recreation along the Stevens Creek Trail and nearby open space preserves.
Its central location provides convenient access to San Francisco, San Jose, and surrounding tech hubs, making it a highly desirable place to live and work. The community is known for its walkability, bike-friendly infrastructure, and strong public amenities.
Mountain View offers a dynamic blend of professional opportunity and lifestyle balance in one of the most globally recognized innovation corridors.
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 high-quality, patient-centered urgent care services within a multi-specialty medical group. Manage a fast-paced clinical environment while utilizing onsite diagnostic and laboratory resources.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Urgent Care - Per Diem (Mountain View, CA) at Sutter Health - Bay Area a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 19,617 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Urgent Care — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 85% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Urgent Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% 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)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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