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San Mateo, California

Physician, Hematology/Oncology (San Mateo, CA)

OncologyFull-Time

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is seeking a full-time, BC/BE Hematology / Oncology physician!

Location: San Mateo, CA

Position Details

  • Physician led and collegial environment
  • Full-time is 40 hours with 35 patient-facing contact hours a week
  • 4 days of clinic

Schedule Flexibility and Sabbaticals for Work-life Balance

  • State of the art Cancer Center within a multispecialty group, including a primary care-based referral system, surgical oncologists, and radiation oncologists
  • Malpractice tail coverage included
  • In-house infusion center and radiation therapy
  • Opportunities for subspecialties

Qualifications

  • BC/BE in Hematology and Oncology

Join Us and Enjoy

  • 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

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

Nestled between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, San Mateo, CA, offers a dynamic blend of suburban charm and metropolitan vibrancy. Known for its lush green spaces, vibrant downtown area, and diverse community, San Mateo provides a welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike.

With its proximity to major tech hubs and a thriving business scene, the city fosters innovation while maintaining a strong sense of community.

Whether enjoying local festivals, exploring historic neighborhoods, or indulging in culinary delights, San Mateo promises a quality lifestyle that balances work and leisure in the heart of the Bay Area.

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

Provide high-quality hematology and oncology care within a state-of-the-art multispecialty cancer center. Manage patient care through a primary care-based referral system while collaborating with surgical and radiation oncologists.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hematology and Oncology. The role requires a commitment to a full-time schedule with 35 patient-facing contact hours per week.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical practiceInfusion therapyMultispecialty collaborationMedical leadership

Oncology — Physician Career Context

Of the 33 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 55% have no call, 39% require no weekends.

Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Oncologist Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs

1
$450k
4
$515k-580k
1
$625k
2
$645k-710k

Annual compensation range

#1

Physician - Medical Oncology

Sanford Health · Bemidji, Minnesota

$700k
#2

Physician Radiation Oncology

MultiCare Health System · Olympia, Washington

$561k-$652k
#3

Urologic Oncologist Gig Harbor/Tacoma

$560k-$625k
#4

Surgical Oncology Physician

$407k-$572k
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Oncology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 559 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Mateo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.81M
Typical market rent
$3,917/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Palo Alto, CA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Relocation Allowance
Guaranteed Salary for Two Years with Production Bonus
Generous Benefits Package
Shareholder Eligibility after Two Years
401K
Cash-Balance Retirement Plan
HSA
Malpractice Tail Coverage