Physiatrist Job at Sutter Health Valley Area in San Jose, CA

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) is seeking a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician to join our growing practice in San Jose, California.

This is an excellent opportunity to practice within a supportive, physician-led group that emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and high-quality patient care.

Position Highlights:

• Fully established interventional spine practice with robust internal referral network
• Modern, state-of-the-art outpatient medical center with strong ancillary and administrative support
• Full-time schedule: 35 patient contact hours per week
• Convenient access to a Sutter Health-affiliated ambulatory surgery center located on campus

Qualifications:

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• Fellowship training in Interventional Spine or Pain Management preferred

Compensation & Benefits:

• Guaranteed salary for the first two years, with production bonus potential
• Shareholder eligibility after two years with highly competitive, production-based income
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, dental, and malpractice tail coverage
• Retirement plans: 401(k), defined pension cash-balance plan, and HSA
• Relocation allowance
• Schedule flexibility and sabbatical opportunities to support work-life balance

Organization Details:

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) is one of the largest multi-specialty medical groups in the United States, with more than 1,700 clinicians across 40+ specialties throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Nationally recognized for excellence in quality of care, innovation, and leadership, PAFMG is affiliated with the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, a not-for-profit health care organization. This affiliation provides robust operational and administrative support, including the latest medical technology — allowing our physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

Community Information: San Jose, CA:

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, San Jose offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity, cultural diversity, and natural beauty. With a population of over one million, it is the third-largest city in California and consistently ranks among the best places to live in the United States.

Why San Jose is a Great Place to Call Home

• Year-Round Sunshine – Enjoy a mild Mediterranean climate with more than 300 days of sunshine annually.
• Thriving Economy – As the capital of Silicon Valley, San Jose is home to world-class innovation, technology, and healthcare.
• Outdoor Recreation – Access to hiking trails, redwood forests, and nearby beaches makes it easy to enjoy the outdoors.
• Arts & Culture – A vibrant cultural scene featuring theaters, museums, music festivals, and professional sports teams.
• Family-Friendly Living – Excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and diverse communities make it a wonderful place to raise a family.
• Convenient Location – Just a short drive to San Francisco, Napa Valley, Santa Cruz, and Lake Tahoe for weekend getaways.

San Jose provides the unique combination of big-city amenities and suburban comfort, making it an ideal community for both work and life balance.