Physician, Ophthalmology - Glaucoma (Palo Alto, CA)
About The Position
Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible comprehensive-trained ophthalmologist for a medical or medical/surgical-based position serving two state-of-the-art medical centers in Palo Alto and San Carlos. The centers have full ancillary services and onsite ambulatory surgery centers. The physician will join a busy comprehensive clinic alongside specialty ophthalmologists providing cornea/external disease, pediatric, plastics, uveitis, retina, neuro-ophthalmology, and glaucoma services. The position will take over an existing part-time practice, with room to grow through a strong internal patient-referral network. The 0.75 FTE schedule averages 26.5 patient-contact hours per week, with the potential to increase to 1.00 FTE in the future. Call is shared with department physicians and primarily covers established patients and onsite urgent care centers. PAFMG offers a physician-led, collegial environment, a guaranteed salary for the first two years, and shareholder eligibility after two years with generous production-based income. The organization is affiliated with the Palo Alto Medical Foundation of Sutter Health, which provides operational and administrative support, including technology that allows physicians to focus on patient care.
Requirements
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Ophthalmology.
- Comprehensive-trained ophthalmologist.
- California medical license.
Nice To Haves
- Fellowship-trained applicants are welcome.
- Interest in a medical or medical/surgical-based position.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive ophthalmology care at medical centers in Palo Alto and San Carlos.
- Take over an existing part-time practice and serve patients through the clinic’s internal referral network.
- Participate in shared call, primarily covering established patients and onsite urgent care centers.
Benefits
- Guaranteed salary for the first two years.
- Shareholder eligibility after two years with generous production-based income.
- Schedule flexibility and sabbaticals for work-life balance.
- Malpractice tail coverage.
- Relocation allowance.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Multiple retirement plans, including a 401(k), Cash-Balance Retirement, and Health Savings Account (HSA).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
