Physician, Travel Medicine (Sunnyvale, CA)

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Guaranteed salary with production bonus

Generous benefits package

401K and cash-balance retirement plan

Job summary

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is looking for a part-time Travel Medicine Physician located in Sunnyvale, CA. The role involves pre-international travel consultations and counseling on vaccinations for travelers of all ages. Ideal candidates should be BC/BE in Family Medicine or Med Peds with relevant experience.

Benefits include a guaranteed salary for two years, relocation allowance, and eligibility for shareholder status after two years. The position emphasizes collaboration and leadership opportunities within a collegial environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience as a practicing physician.
• Expertise in travel medicine and vaccination protocols.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-international travel consultations for patients.
• Assure risk assessment, counseling, and prescription of necessary vaccines.
• Collaborate with NPs/PAs for patient care.

Skills

Family Medicine or Med Peds

Patient counseling

Clinical assessment

Education

BC/BE in Family Medicine and/or Med Peds

Job description

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is seeking a part‑time Travel Medicine Physician.

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Opportunity Details

• Pre‑international travel consultations, risk assessment, counseling and prescribing indicated vaccines and medications for international travelers of all age groups
• Team based approach to patient care – NPs/PAs support
• Flexibility in schedule – part‑time opportunities available
• Approximately 15‑18 patients per day during peak seasons
• Training opportunities for Immigration / Green card Examinations
• Limited call – outpatient style (phone/messages)
• Abundant leadership and committee work opportunities
• Quality of care projects
• Specialists who are collegial and accessible
• Physician‑led organization emphasizing collaboration, mentorship, provider and staff well‑being, and innovation

Qualifications

• BC/BE in Family Medicine and/or Med Peds (IM/PEDS)
• 2‑3 years of experience as a practicing physician

Benefits

• Relocation allowance
• Guaranteed salary for two years with production bonus
• Generous benefits package
• Shareholder eligibility after two years
• 401K, cash‑balance retirement plan, HSA

Location Information

Sunnyvale is the seventh most populous city in the San Francisco Bay Area, bordered by portions 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.

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