JOB DETAILS

Physician, General Surgery (Santa Clara, CA)

CompanySutter Health
LocationSanta Clara
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 3, 2026
About The Company
Sutter Health is a not-for-profit, people-centered healthcare system providing comprehensive care throughout California. Sutter Health is committed to innovative, high-quality patient care and community partnerships, and innovative, high-quality patient care. Today, Sutter Health is pursuing a bold new plan to reach more people and make excellent healthcare more connected and accessible. The health system’s 57,000+ staff and clinicians and 12,000+ affiliated physicians currently serve more than 3 million patients with a focus on expanding opportunities to serve patients, people and communities better. Sutter Health provides exceptional, affordable care through its hospitals, medical groups, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care clinics, telehealth, home health and hospice services. Dedicated to transforming healthcare, at Sutter Health, getting better never stops. Learn more about how Sutter Health is transforming healthcare at sutterhealth.org and vitals.sutterhealth.org.
About the Role

Opportunity Information

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is seeking a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible General Surgeon.

Qualifications

  • General surgery opportunity in state-of-the-art medical center with access to the da Vinci Xi surgical robot system
  • Outpatient clinic next to the beautiful
  • Opportunity to build upon clinical focus and rapid practice growth
  • Share-call with outstanding group of PAFMG General Surgeon colleagues; call ratio between 1:5 and 1:6

Preferred: Fellowship trained Breast Surgeon

Join Us and Enjoy

  • Guaranteed salary for two years with production bonus
  • Shareholder-eligible after two years
  • Shareholders enjoy very competitive, production-based income
  • Schedule flexibility and sabbaticals for work-life balance
  • Relocation allowance

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, 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.

Key Skills
General surgeryDa Vinci Xi surgical robotBreast surgeryClinical practice managementPatient careSurgical procedures
Categories
Healthcare
Benefits
Relocation allowanceGuaranteed salaryProduction bonusShareholder eligibilitySchedule flexibilitySabbaticals
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The physician will perform general surgery procedures in a state-of-the-art medical center using the da Vinci Xi surgical robot system. They will also manage an outpatient clinic practice and participate in a shared call rotation with colleagues.
📋Job Type
other
💰Salary Range
$405,000 - $450,000
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
25747
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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