$250K - $325K
Physician, Rheumatology (Santa Clara, CA)
Sutter Health · Dublin, CA
Posted August 5, 2026
Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group · 4050 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin, CA, US, 94568
Opportunity Information
Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is seeking a full-time, BC/BE Rheumatologist
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Opportunity Details:
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Collaborative relationships with specialists across the organization
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Robust onboarding and mentorship program
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Flexibility in schedule – 4 days a week for full time, part-time opportunities available, flexible patient visit duration
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Remote video visits from home available
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Abundant leadership and committee work opportunities, with active promotion of quality improvement projects
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Physician-led inclusive organization, emphasizing collaboration, mentorship, clinician / staff well-being, and innovation
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General outpatient Rheumatology practice in a collegial environment
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Fellowship in Rheumatology
- Board eligibility or certification in Rheumatology.
Join Us and Enjoy
We offer:
- Physician-led and collegial environment
- Schedule flexibility and sabbaticals for work-life balance
- Signing bonuses available
- Relocation allowance
- Guaranteed salary for two years with production bonus
- Generous benefits package
- Shareholder eligibility after two years
- PSLF eligible
- 401K, cash-balance retirement plan, HSA
Organization Details
Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group:
We are one of the largest multi-specialty medical groups in the country, made up of over 2,200 physicians 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
Santa Clara is located in the center of Silicon Valley and is home to several high-tech companies’ headquarters. Santa Clara University, the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of California, is a treasured landmark. The city is bordered by San Jose, Sunnyvale and Cupertino.
Equal Opportunity Statement
* It is the policy of the Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, age, medical condition, disability or status as a veteran or a disabled veteran. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within our service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of PAFMG’s employment policies and practices.
Employer
Sutter Health
Sutter Health is one of the nation’s leading community-based, not-for-profit healthcare networks, delivering comprehensive care through hospitals, physician organizations, ambulatory centers, and home health and hospice services. Guided by a mission-driven commitment to improving community health, Sutter Health fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth for more than 50,000 clinicians and staff across Northern California and the Central Coast.
Our integrated network spans diverse communities—from major metropolitan hubs to rural towns—stretching from the Oregon border to the San Joaquin Valley, the Pacific Coast to the Sierra Foothills, and south to Santa Barbara. These regions place our physicians and care teams near many of California’s most sought-after destinations, including San Francisco, Sacramento, Napa Valley, Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, the coastal redwoods, and the beaches of Santa Barbara.
In 2026, Sutter Health was recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, reinforcing our standing as an employer of choice nationwide. We were also named among Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers and recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the nation’s Top Places to Work in Healthcare. These honors reflect our commitment to supporting physicians and care teams with the resources, leadership, and work-life balance needed to thrive.
Our affiliated medical groups include; Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group, Sutter East Bay Medical Group, Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods, Sutter West Bay Medical Group, Sutter Medical Group, Sutter North Medical Group, and Sansum Santa Barbara Medical Clinic.
Together, we are building a physician-led, patient-centered system of care dedicated to excellence, equity, and the future of healthcare.