Sutter Health·Sunnyvale, California
Provide post-acute and long-term patient care within skilled nursing facilities. Utilize onsite clinic ancillary, primary care, and specialty support to deliver exceptional patient care.
Opportunity Information Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is seeking a per-diem BC/BE Geriatric physician. Post-acute and long-term patient care in skilled nursing facilities Onsite clinic ancillary, primary care and specialty support After hour coverage (10pm – 7am) is provided by the MD Triage team No weekend requirements
Current California Medical License Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine DEA Certificate BE/BC Geriatrics Join Us and Enjoy Starting salary $270,000-$300,000 (based on experience) Schedule flexibility and sabbaticals for work-life balance Relocation allowance Guaranteed salary Generous benefits package Shareholder-eligible after two years 401K, cash-balance retirement plan, HSA Malpractice tail coverage included Organization Details We are one of the largest multi-specialty medical groups in the country, made up of over 2,100 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 Sunnyvale is the seventh most populous city in the San Francisco Bay Area. The city is bordered by portions of San Jose, Mountain View, Los Altos, Cupertino and Santa Clara. It lies along the historic El Camino Real and Highway 101. Visitors and residents enjoy Sunnyvale's beautiful, clean suburban setting, efficient, high-quality city services, low crime rate, quality schools and 18 prize-winning parks. The City is less than an hour from the Pacific Ocean and close to California's famous redwood forests and beautiful Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada. In the greater Sunnyvale area, theaters, concert halls, museums, libraries and art galleries fill the most demanding cultural needs. 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 possess a current California Medical License, a Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine, and a DEA Certificate. Board Certification or Eligibility in Geriatrics is required.
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.
