Sutter Health·Sunnyvale, California
Provide comprehensive pediatric ophthalmology and surgical eye care services at the Munnerlyn Eye Institute. Work within a physician-led, collegial environment to grow the practice and deliver exceptional patient care.
Opportunity Information Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) is seeking a full-time BC/BE Pediatric Ophthalmologist for our Sunnyvale location: State-of-the-art 30,000 sq foot. comprehensive eye care services clinic: Munnerlyn Eye Institute Opportunity for rapid practice growth Physician-led and collegial environment Surgical-based position
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 Sunnyvale is the seventh most populous city in the San Francisco Bay Area, 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. Sunnyvale is less than one hour from the Pacific Ocean and close to several of California’s iconic sites, including the famous redwood forests and beautiful Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada. In the greater Sunnyvale area, theaters, concert halls, museums, libraries and art galleries meet the most diverse 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 be board-certified or board-eligible in Ophthalmology. A completed fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology is required.
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