Where

Sutter Health
Sunnyvale, CA, United States

Salary Range (Annual Salary)

$252,000 - $280,000

Description

Physician – Palliative Care | Sunnyvale, CA

Join Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG), one of the nation's premier physician-led, multi-specialty medical groups, as a Board Certified/Board Eligible Palliative Care Physician in Sunnyvale, California.

As part of our nationally recognized Palliative Care and Support Services (PCSS) program, you'll work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients and families facing serious illness. Our innovative outpatient program delivers care wherever patients need it most—including the clinic, home, assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities, and through telemedicine.

Opportunity Highlights
- Join an established, nationally recognized outpatient palliative care program
- Collaborate with experienced primary care physicians, specialists, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other interdisciplinary team members
- Develop comprehensive care plans, provide patient and family education, and deliver ongoing symptom management and supportive care
- Resource-rich practice environment supported by the Palo Alto Medical Foundation and Sutter Health
- Full-time schedule consisting of 35 patient contact hours per week (5-day workweek)
- Excellent work-life balance with no night shifts or weekend call

Qualifications
- Fellowship training in Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine
- Eligible for California medical licensure

What We Offer
- Physician-led, collegial practice environment
- Guaranteed salary
- Shareholder eligibility after two years
- Flexible scheduling and sabbatical opportunities to support work-life balance
- Relocation assistance
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k), cash balance retirement plan, and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

About Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group:
Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is one of the country's largest physician-owned multi-specialty medical groups, with more than 1,900 physicians across 40+ specialties serving patients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Affiliated with the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, a Sutter Health organization, PAFMG provides physicians with advanced technology, strong operational support, and a collaborative culture—allowing clinicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

Live and Work in Sunnyvale:
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Sunnyvale offers the perfect blend of innovation, outdoor recreation, and exceptional quality of life. Enjoy top-rated schools, beautiful parks, diverse dining, and easy access to San Francisco, San Jose, the Pacific Coast, Lake Tahoe, and California's iconic redwood forests.

Apply today: https://cliniciancareers.sutterhealth.org/job/sunnyvale/physician-palliative-care-sunnyvale-ca/46974/97789805616

Job ID: 2026-5704
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Salary Range: $252,000 - $280,000 /Yr.

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Attn: Nina Fong
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (650) 405-5553

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