Physician, Endocrinology (Burlingame, CA)
Listed compensation
$252k-$282k
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Job Description
Opportunity Information
Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group, affiliated with Palo Alto Medical Foundation, is seeking a BC/BE Endocrinologist.
Location: Burlingame, CA
Highlights
- State-of-the-art medical center
- Physician-led and collegial environment
- Schedule flexibility; Hybrid of in-person and virtual visits
- 50% Diabetes, 50% General Endocrine
- Opportunity for a diverse practice with rapid growth
Qualifications
- BE/BC in Endocrinology
- Mix of inpatient and outpatient clinical duties
- Comfortable with diabetes in inpatient and outpatient setting
- Call coverage
- Join Us and Enjoy
We Offer
- Relocation allowance
- Guaranteed salary for two years with production bonus
- Generous benefits package
- Shareholder eligibility after two years
- 401K, cash-balance retirement plan, HSA
- Organization Details
Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group
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
The city of Burlingame is 20 miles south of San Francisco in San Mateo County, juxtaposed between San Francisco and San Jose’s Silicon Valley.
The county has ideal weather with year-round temperatures averaging 68 degrees. San Mateo County is a very desirable suburban, family friendly Bay Area community, with excellent schools and activities. PAMF’s Burlingame Center is located within walking distance of the Bay Area Rapid Transit line (BART) that connects most Bay Area cities, including San Francisco, and Caltrain providing commuter rail service along the San Francisco Peninsula.
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 comprehensive endocrine care, balancing inpatient and outpatient clinical duties. The role involves managing diabetes and general endocrine conditions within a state-of-the-art, physician-led medical center.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Endocrinology — Physician Career Context
In California, the Endocrinology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$300k (17 salary observations; 88 listings), vs ~$280k nationally (151 salary observations; 698 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$267k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $241k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physician roles | ranked against 22,510 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| California vs national | $300k median in California | $280k nationally (+7%)17 state / 151 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$241k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Endocrinology listings in California | 52 active | 318 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | California Physician listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 27% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Endocrinology pay trend | −11.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Endocrinology (Burlingame, CA) at Sutter Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 22,510 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
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