What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician, Pathology (Palo Alto, CA) position at Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group?
Opportunity Information
Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) is seeking a full-time, Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Pathologist to join our highly respected and collaborative pathology team in Palo Alto, California.
This role is ideal for a Surgical Pathology–trained physician looking to build a long-term career within a physician-led, collegial environment that values quality, innovation, and work-life balance.
Qualifications
PAFMG is one of the largest and most respected multi-specialty medical groups in the country, with 2,100 clinicians across 40 specialties throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. We are nationally recognized for excellence in clinical quality, innovation, and physician leadership. PAFMG is affiliated with Palo Alto Medical Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that provides advanced operational and administrative support—allowing physicians to focus on what matters most: 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.
Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) is seeking a full-time, Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Pathologist to join our highly respected and collaborative pathology team in Palo Alto, California.
This role is ideal for a Surgical Pathology–trained physician looking to build a long-term career within a physician-led, collegial environment that values quality, innovation, and work-life balance.
Qualifications
- BC/BE in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Fellowship trained in Surgical Pathology
- Shareholder eligibility after two years
- Highly competitive, shift-based compensation model
- Flexible scheduling and sabbatical opportunities to support work-life balance
- Collaborative, collegial culture with strong subspecialty support
- Relocation allowance
- Comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 401(k) and cash-balance retirement plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Robust medical, dental, and vision coverage
PAFMG is one of the largest and most respected multi-specialty medical groups in the country, with 2,100 clinicians across 40 specialties throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. We are nationally recognized for excellence in clinical quality, innovation, and physician leadership. PAFMG is affiliated with Palo Alto Medical Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that provides advanced operational and administrative support—allowing physicians to focus on what matters most: 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.