Physician, Dermatology (Dublin, CA)
Listed compensation
$405k-$450k
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Job Description
Opportunity Information
Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group seeks a board-certified or board-eligible Dermatologist.
Location: Fremont, CA
Highlights
- Physician-led and collegial environment
- Career growth and leadership opportunities
- State-of-the-art facilities and technology
- Opportunity to grow a subspecialty interest
- Average of 28-35 patients per day
Qualifications
- Board Certification in Dermatology
- Join Us and Enjoy
- Schedule flexibility and sabbaticals for work-life balance
- Relocation allowance
- Guaranteed salary for two years with productivity 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 Dublin, is nestled in the Tri-Valley region of the East Bay and is centrally located at the crossroads of I-580 and I-680. Dublin has contributed to the planned growth and forward thinking of the area. The city continues to look ahead to expand and enhance the quality of life for members of the community.
It is the home of one of our newest medical centers, a three-story, 60,000 square foot building featuring a unique model of patient-center care. Dublin is a wonderful place to live, work and play.
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 high-quality dermatological care to an average of 28-35 patients per day. They will also have the opportunity to grow a subspecialty interest and participate in leadership roles within the medical group.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Dermatology (Dublin, CA) at Sutter Health 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 22,510 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Dermatology — Physician Career Context
Dermatology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 23.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 7,369 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $55 per wRVU — implying roughly $405k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.2 / 10 · above average in physician roles | ranked against 22,510 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $405k–$450k | Dermatology median $450k (middle half $400k–$525k)22 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$386k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dermatology listings in California | 68 active | 348 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 |
| Dermatology pay trend | +23.6% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Implied production pay | ~$405k | $55/wRVU × 7,369 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
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