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Physician, Obstetrics-Gynecology (San Jose, CA)

OB/GYNIncludes callFull-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 OB/GYN physician.

Location: San Jose, CA

Position Details

Physician-led and collegial environment

OB/GYN outpatient care, hospital care, and collaborative practice

Average of 17-21 patients per day

Share-call with outstanding group of non-PAFMG OB/GYN colleagues

Full scope practice 50/50

Qualifications

Board Certified or Board Eligible in OBGYN

Join Us and Enjoy

  • Physician-led and collegial environment
  • Guaranteed salary for two years with production bonus
  • Shareholder eligible after two years
  • Shareholders enjoy very competitive, production-based income
  • Schedule flexibility and sabbaticals for work-life balance
  • Malpractice tail coverage
  • Relocation allowance
  • Generous benefits package

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 2,10 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

San Jose encompasses a large geographic and cultural portion of San Jose, California, located south of the downtown area. The tenth largest city in the United States, San Jose is nicknamed 'Capital of Silicon Valley.' This diverse city is home to a diverse population of one million residents and many visitors.

The arts and culture are essential elements in the character and quality of life in the vibrant San José community; its landmarks include the Children's Discovery Museum, SAP Center, Winchester Mystery House and the Tech Museum of Innovation.

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

The physician will provide full-scope OB/GYN care, including both outpatient and hospital-based services. The role involves managing an average of 17-21 patients per day within a collaborative, physician-led environment.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

ObstetricsGynecologyClinical practiceMedical leadership

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Obstetrics-Gynecology (San Jose, 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 top 25% in Ob/gyn — ranked against 699 active Ob/gyn listings on WeekdayDoc.

OB/GYN — Physician Career Context

OB/GYN pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 6,500 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $46 per wRVU — implying roughly $299k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

Top OB/GYN Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution11 jobs

3
<$350k
1
$350k
3
$400k-450k
3
$450k-500k
1
$520k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs

401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
42%
Relocation assistance
33% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Sentara Health · Charlottesville, Virginia

$323k-$520k
#2

OBGYN Physician Charlottesville (Per Diem)Per Diem

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$373k-$494k
#3

OB/GYN Physician

$315k-$466k
#4

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$300k-$450k
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.2
Better work-life than 80% of Ob/gyn listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 699 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in San Jose

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.30M
Typical market rent
$3,563/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 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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Palo Alto, CA
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Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed salary for two years
Production bonus
Shareholder eligible after two years
Schedule flexibility
Sabbaticals
Malpractice tail coverage
Relocation allowance
Generous benefits package