Sutter Health·Pleasanton, California
Provide comprehensive pediatric ophthalmology and surgical eye care services across two clinic locations in the East Bay. Manage a busy outpatient practice and utilize onsite ambulatory surgery centers to treat patients.
Opportunity Information Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) is seeking a full-time BC/BE Pediatric Ophthalmologist for our Fremont, CA and Pleasanton, CA locations.
This surgical-based position will be located 50/50 in both our clinic locations in the East Bay: Fremont, CA and Pleasanton, CA.
Fremont is a busy outpatient practice offering comprehensive eye care services with an ambulatory surgery center onsite.
Our Pleasanton location will be a brand new state-of-the-art care center amongst our already established clinic sites in the surrounding Tri-Valley area with also an ambulatory surgery center onsite.
Opportunity for rapid practice growth with strong internal and external referral networks.
Board-certified or board-eligible in Ophthalmology Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology Join Us and Enjoy Physician-led and collegial environment Guaranteed salary Shareholder-eligible after two years Schedule flexibility and sabbaticals for work-life balance Malpractice tail coverage Relocation allowance Generous benefits package 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 1,900 clinicians 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 of Sutter Health, 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 Pleasanton is a beautiful and sunny suburb in the Alameda County of the East Bay. One of the older and well-established cities in the Tri-Valley area, it is known for its renowned historic main street downtown, state fairgrounds, manicured neighborhoods and top-rated schools. The city has easy access to both 580 and 680 highways and a BART train station making it easily accessible to all regions of the San Francisco Bay Area and California Central Valley. In addition, it maintains several business parks with large employers in a variety of sectors in tech, pharmaceuticals and retail such as Workday, Oracle and Safeway, Inc. making it a desirable location to live and work. 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.
Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Ophthalmology. A fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology is required.
Market context
California’s large pediatric patient base and concentration of specialty care centers typically create steady demand for pediatric ophthalmologists, especially in the Bay Area. These roles are competitive because they require board certification or board eligibility in Ophthalmology plus a Pediatric Ophthalmology fellowship, and the posted benefits include 401K, HSA, relocation allowance, schedule flexibility, and sabbaticals. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm clinic mix, call expectations, and referral volume before applying.
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