Nephrologist BC/BE - Per diem

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group

BC/BE Nephrologist

Santa Cruz, CA 

Practice Information:

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group, affiliated with Palo Alto Medical Foundation, is seeking a per-diem BC/BE Nephrology Physician.

This position will join our Medical Group practicing in Santa Cruz, CA. Our collaborative, multidisciplinary culture ensures you have the support you need to deliver exceptional personalized care to your patients. Come join a Medical Group of more than 1600 physicians practicing in primary care and more than 45 medical and surgical specialties and has received the highest possible rating for patient experience from the California Office of the Patient Advocate, and “elite” status by the California Association of Physician groups. 

• Physician-led and collegial environment
• Malpractice tail coverage

About the Palo Alto Medical Foundation:

Part of the Sutter Health network of care, the Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF) is a not-for-profit health care organization dedicated to enhancing the health of nearly one million people in the Silicon Valley and surrounding communities. Our affiliated physician group includes more than 1,600 physicians practicing in primary care and more than 45 medical and surgical specialties.

PAMF upholds high standards for providing exemplary medical care and is fully accredited by the Institute of Medical Quality (IMQ).  PAMF was rated four out of four stars for patient experience by the California Office of the Patient Advocate.

At PAMF, physicians leverage our organization's reputation, resources and location to shape the future of medicine. Our collaborative, multidisciplinary culture ensures that you have the support you need to deliver exceptional personalized care to your patients.

With more than 50 locations, PAMF offers a variety of clinic sizes and community settings, from rural to urban, local clinic to large medical center. The four counties we serve - Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz - encompass some of Northern California's most attractive and livable communities.

Community Information

Santa Cruz

Situated on the northern edge of the Monterey Bay about 70 miles south of San Francisco, Santa Cruz offers a moderate climate and the best of many worlds.  For outdoor enthusiasts, Santa Cruz is a wonderful combination of beach, ocean and mountains.  Well known as a Mecca for surfers, Santa Cruz also offers magnificent redwoods for hiking and mountain-biking and the San Lorenzo River for fishing, canoeing and kayaking.  Long stretches of tree-lined and coastal roads offer the perfect venues for road cyclists.  Fisherman and sailors will appreciate convenient access to the ocean from the Santa Cruz Harbor and the Municipal Wharf, which also features a variety of shops and restaurants.

Santa Cruz’s downtown center, the Pacific Garden Mall, is home to the Museum of Art and History and features outstanding restaurants, unique shops, wine tasting rooms, sidewalk cafes, and an abundance of coffee shops.  Santa Cruz is also a cultural hub, featuring several live performance venues, the annual Open Studios tour, boutique art stores and the Tannery Arts Center.  Adding to the character of the community, the University of California is nestled in foothills above Santa Cruz, and the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk was named Best Boardwalk in the country by USA Today.  Santa Cruz County is also an agriculture center, known for its production of strawberries, raspberries, artichokes and Brussels sprouts.

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