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Sunnyvale, California

Physician, Geriatrics (Sunnyvale, CA)

Geriatrics 8.7 Work-LifeNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$270k-$300k

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

  • Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is seeking a per-diem BC/BE Geriatric physician.
  • Post-acute and long-term patient care in skilled nursing facilities
  • Onsite clinic ancillary, primary care and specialty support
  • After hour coverage (10pm - 7am) is provided by the MD Triage team
  • No weekend requirements

Qualifications

  • Current California Medical License
  • Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine
  • DEA Certificate
  • BE/BC Geriatrics

Join Us and Enjoy

  • Starting salary $270,000-$300,000 (based on experience)
  • Schedule flexibility and sabbaticals for work-life balance
  • Relocation allowance
  • Guaranteed salary
  • Generous benefits package
  • Shareholder-eligible after two years
  • 401K, cash-balance retirement plan, HSA
  • Malpractice tail coverage included

Organization Details

We are one of the largest multi-specialty medical groups in the country, made up of over 2,100 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

Sunnyvale is the seventh most populous city in the San Francisco Bay Area. The city is bordered by portions of San Jose, Mountain View, Los Altos, Cupertino and Santa Clara. It lies along the historic El Camino Real and Highway 101.

Visitors and residents enjoy Sunnyvale's beautiful, clean suburban setting, efficient, high-quality city services, low crime rate, quality schools and 18 prize-winning parks.

The City is less than an hour from the Pacific Ocean and close to California's famous redwood forests and beautiful Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada. In the greater Sunnyvale area, theaters, concert halls, museums, libraries and art galleries fill the most demanding cultural needs.

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

The physician will provide post-acute and long-term patient care in skilled nursing facilities. Additionally, the role involves onsite clinic support and participation in after-hours triage coverage.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Post-acute careLong-term careClinical supportMedical triage

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Geriatrics (Sunnyvale, CA) at Sutter Health - Bay Area a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Geriatrics — ranked against 194 active Geriatrics listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Geriatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 37 active Geriatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 38% have no call, 49% require no weekends.

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).

Top Geriatrics Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 11 employers

7
<$275k
1
$299k
6
$300k-325k
4
$325k-350k
8
$350k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
52%
Sign-on bonus
20%
Relocation assistance
4% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 8.7
Among the best 10% of Geriatrics listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 194 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Sunnyvale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.83M≈ 6.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,932/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sutter Health - Bay Area

Hospitals and Health Care
Palo Alto, CA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Starting salary $270,000-$300,000
Schedule flexibility and sabbaticals
Relocation allowance
Guaranteed salary
Generous benefits package
Shareholder-eligible after two years
401K
Cash-balance retirement plan