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Palo Alto, California

PAFMG - Physician, Cardiology (Palo Alto, CA)

CardiologyFull-Time

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Opportunity Information

We are recruiting a full-time cardiologist with expertise in heart failure and cardio-oncology to join our vibrant, full-spectrum cardiology practice which is part of a large 2000+ multi-specialty medical group in the greater San Francisco Bay Area.

Our outpatient clinics are located in Palo Alto, San Carlos and Santa Clara with admitting privileges at Stanford and El Camino hospitals, with close working relationships with all Sutter locations in the Bay Area.

We offer the complete range of cardiovascular care, with specialists in heart failure, coronary artery disease, electrophysiology, inherited CV disease, prevention and advance cardiac imaging with on-site dedicated coronary CT and MRI scanners.

Candidate should have specific training in cardio-oncology (or at least 2 years of clinical work), ideally with leadership experience to further develop our current cardio-oncology program, and expertise in managing systolic and diastolic heart failure of various etiologies.

Post-fellowship training in HF is highly desirable but Advanced Heart Failure certification not required. Our current program has significant support with a dedicated program manager, experienced NPs, philanthropic funding, and Sutter Administration, with future goals of developing a robust data infrastructure for ongoing research endeavors including reduction of readmissions and telemedicine management.

Qualifications

Board-certified or Board eligible in Cardiology

Join Us and Enjoy

  • Guaranteed salary for two years with production bonus
  • Shareholder eligible after two years
  • Shareholders enjoy competitive, production-based income
  • Schedule flexibility and sabbaticals for work-life balance
  • 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 2,300 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

Located 35 miles south of San Francisco and 14 miles north of San Jose, Palo Alto is part of the San Francisco Bay Area. Considered the birthplace of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto offers a remarkable blend of intellect and education, innovation and arts, culture and natural beauty.

Proximity to Stanford University with its cultural and educational offerings enhance the vibrancy, innate charm and beauty of Palo Alto. Distinctive in every way, Palo Alto offers its business community a diverse and exciting environment in which to work and live.

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 cardiologist will provide full-spectrum cardiovascular care, focusing on heart failure and cardio-oncology patients across multiple outpatient clinics. They will also contribute to program development, research endeavors, and the management of patient readmissions.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Heart failure managementClinical research

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PAFMG - Physician, Cardiology (Palo Alto, CA) at Sutter Health - Bay Area a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Cardiology — ranked against 633 active Cardiology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

Cardiology — Physician Career Context

Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 21.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 7,095 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $46 per wRVU — implying roughly $326k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

Cardiology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.1 / 10 · top 5% in cardiologyranked against 633 Cardiology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedCardiology median $544k (middle half $499k–$615k)36 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Cardiology listings in California64 active632 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia physician listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 28% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Cardiology hiring demand#8 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 56 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 224 postings, 134 closed
New Cardiology listings343 in the last 30 days258 the 30 days before (+33%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Cardiology pay trend+21.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Implied production pay~$326k$46/wRVU × 7,095 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (633 Cardiology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule, WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Cardiologist Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

9 jobs
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<$435k
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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

10 jobs · 9 employers
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1-2
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Non-Invasive Cardiologist - Outpatient

ChristianaCare · Newark, Delaware

$442k-$678k
#2

Cardiology (Heart Failure) - Physician

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$600k-$645k
#3

Physician - Cardiologist

$400k-$600k
#4

Preventive Cardiologist | Remote - Contract

$80-$285/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 7.1
Among the best 10% of Cardiology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 633 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sutter Health - Bay Area

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

Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed Salary
Production Bonus
Shareholder Eligibility
Schedule Flexibility
Sabbaticals
Relocation Allowance
Generous Benefits Package
401K

Living in Palo Alto

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$3.28M
Typical market rent
$4,558/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.