Sutter Health·Palo Alto, California
Provide high-quality urgent care services within a multi-specialty outpatient medical center. Collaborate with various specialty services to deliver exceptional patient care without overnight shifts.
Opportunity Information Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is seeking a full-time, BC/BE Psychiatrist. Psychiatrist will join a growing team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and psychotherapists Schedule flexibility, Full time is 35 patient contact hours (4 day work week) Responsibilities include direct patient care, psychiatric evaluations and diagnosis, treatment planning, psychopharmacology, and supportive brief therapy The ideal candidate should have a willingness to work with both adult and geriatric patients Opportunity for rapid practice growth Call is on average one in twelve
Residency in Adult Psychiatry 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 1,700 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, 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 Located 35 miles south of San Francisco and 14 miles north of San Jose, Palo Alto is part of the San Francisco Metropolitan Bay Area and became known as the birthplace of Silicon Valley. Palo Alto offers an unusual blend of intellect, innovation, culture and natural beauty. Proximity to Stanford University with its cultural and educational offerings enhance the vibrancy, innate charm and beauty of Palo Alto. Distinctive in every way, Palo Alto offers its business community a diverse and exciting environment in which to work and live. 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 a related specialty. The position is part-time and requires the ability to work in a collaborative, collegial environment.
Market context
In California, physician openings are typically driven by ongoing demand across large health systems, outpatient groups, and specialty practices, with competition shaped by board eligibility, licensure, and specialty fit. For this role category, candidates are often compared on clinical experience, communication skills, and readiness to work within team-based care. The job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving candidates research time. Review the CPT and BLS requirements carefully and confirm your experience aligns with the listed laboratory and acute-care expectations before applying.