Description

Opportunity Information

The Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is seeking a BC/BE Ophthalmologist specializing in Glaucoma.

• Location in Sunnyvale, CA
• Join a large and busy outpatient practice at the renowned Munnerlyn Eye Institute, a state-of-the-art medical center providing comprehensive vision care services including: general and pediatric ophthalmology, optometry, surgical/medical retina, cornea, lasik, oculoplastics, uveitis and glaucoma.
• Position will largely focus on treatment of glaucoma patients, with glaucoma lasers available on-site. Glaucoma and cataract surgeries to be performed at the Peninsula Eye Surgery Center, a Sutter Health surgical center. However, medical/non-surgical glaucoma specialists are also encouraged to apply.
• Ability for rapid practice growth taking on existing patients while building through strong internal and external referral networks.
• Full-time is 35 patient contact hours per week, average up to 30 patients per day.
• Light call rotation; shared amongst large group of colleagues. No inpatient call is required.
• Excellent clinical and administrative support with two technicians working with the Ophthalmologist per day.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Ophthalmology
• Glaucoma Fellowship

Join Us and Enjoy

• Physician-led and collegial environment
• Guaranteed salary for the first two years
• Shareholder-eligible after two years with generous production-based income
• Schedule flexibility and sabbaticals for work-life balance
• Malpractice tail coverage
• Relocation allowance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Multiple retirement plans: 401(k), Cash-Balance Retirement and Health Savings Account (HSA)

Organization Details

We are one of the largest multi-specialty medical groups in the country, made up of over 2,000 physicians and advanced practice 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

Sunnyvale is in the heart of Silicon Valley bordered by parts 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 demanding cultural needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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