Physician, Pediatric Hospitalist; Palo Alto, CA

Physician, Pediatric Hospitalist

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group – Palo Alto, California

We are seeking a 0.5‑1 FTE board‑certified or board‑eligible Pediatric Hospitalist and Pediatric Nocturnist with experience in newborn medicine and pediatric hospital medicine. The role combines clinical care in a top children’s hospital and potentially shareholder track employment.

• Provide care for well‑term and preterm infants, including those requiring level II nursery support.
• Perform circumcisions and frenotomies.
• Manage general acute care pediatric patients admitted to the qua ternary care pediatric hospital, including work with trainees.
• Work in newborn nursery, level 2 intermediate care nursery, and general pediatric ward; no deliveries.

• Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Pediatrics and/or Pediatric Hospital Medicine.

• Guaranteed salary for two years.
• Shareholder eligible after two years.
• Competitive shift‑based income.
• Schedule flexibility and sabbaticals for work‑life balance.
• Relocation allowance.
• Generous benefits package: 401(k), cash‑balance retirement plan, health savings account.

The position joins a multidisciplinary medical group with over 2,100 physicians across more than 45 specialties. The group has a high patient experience rating and “elite” status by the California Association of Physician Groups.

It is the policy of Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination on a wide range of protected characteristics. Equal employment opportunities apply throughout all employment policies and practices.

Mid‑Senior

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care