Physician, Ophthalmology - Glaucoma (Fremont & Pleasanton, CA)

Sutter Health • Pleasanton, CA

1d • $315,000 - $350,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is seeking a BC/BE Ophthalmologist specializing in Glaucoma. This is a Full-Time 1.0 FTE position, with 75% of the time spent in Pleasanton, CA and 25% in Fremont, CA. The role involves joining a busy outpatient practice center that offers comprehensive vision care services, including general and pediatric ophthalmology, optometry, surgical/medical retina, cornea, lasik, oculoplastics, uveitis, and glaucoma. The position will primarily focus on treating Glaucoma patients, with Glaucoma and Cataract surgeries performed in onsite ambulatory surgery centers. There is potential for rapid practice growth by taking on existing patients and building through strong referral networks. Full-time is defined as 35 patient contact hours per week, with an average of up to 30 patients per day. The role includes a light call rotation, averaging 1:6, shared among colleagues, with no inpatient call required. Excellent clinical and administrative support is provided, with two technicians assisting the Ophthalmologist daily.

Requirements

• BC/BE in Ophthalmology
• Glaucoma Fellowship

Responsibilities

• Treat Glaucoma patients
• Perform Glaucoma and Cataract surgeries
• Provide comprehensive vision care services
• Manage existing patients and build through referral networks
• Participate in a light call rotation

Benefits

• Guaranteed salary for the first two years
• Shareholder-eligible after two years with generous production-based income
• Schedule flexibility
• Sabbaticals for work-life balance
• Malpractice tail coverage
• Relocation allowance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Multiple retirement plans: 401(k), Cash-Balance Retirement and Health Savings Account (HSA)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level