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Sacramento, California

Physician, Internal Medicine (Sacramento, CA)

Internal MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$300k

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

  • Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a BE/BC Internal Medicine Physician to join our dynamic team in Sacramento, CA.
  • Full spectrum practice with diverse patient population, women’s health
  • Opportunity to work collaboratively with APCs to support paneled patient needs
  • Staffing structure built to support primary care patient needs
  • Flexibility in schedule – part-time opportunities available
  • 20/40-minute visits or 30-minute visits
  • Remote video visits from home are available
  • Light physician call - all virtual, with calls screened through an RN
  • Abundant leadership and committee work opportunities, with active promotion of quality improvement projects

Straightforward Access to Collegial Specialists

A physician-led inclusive organization, emphasizing collaboration, mentorship, clinician/staff well-being, and innovation

Qualifications

  • BC/BE
  • Join Us and Enjoy
  • Flexible schedule
  • Sign-on bonus of up to $50,000
  • Relocation assistance of up to $20,000 for qualified applicants
  • 2-year compensation guarantee of $300,000
  • Stipend up to $3,000 per month while in residency for up to 24 months
  • Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance
  • Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
  • Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match
  • Forgivable loan up to $200,000
  • CME allowance
  • A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle

Organization Details

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is a vibrant and talented community committed to delivering safe, affordable and high-quality care. Our multi-specialty medical group is comprised of over 1,600 clinicians practicing in seven counties in northern California, most within a 50-mile radius of Sacramento.

SMG contains primary care and specialty Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians -- nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives, licensed clinical social workers and licensed marriage and family therapists, who make up about 20% of our group.

Our clinicians not only excel in clinical practice but are also actively engaged in teaching, research, leadership, community outreach, and volunteer work. SMG has earned both local and national recognition for excellence in patient care and experience.

Community Information

Sacramento, the capital city of California, offers an exceptional quality of life that makes it a great place to live. One of the standout features of Sacramento is its vibrant food scene.

Known as the "Farm-to-Fork Capital," the city boasts a plethora of restaurants, farmers' markets, and food festivals that celebrate fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.

This culinary richness is complemented by a strong sense of community, where residents enjoy a variety of local events, cultural festivals, and community activities that foster a warm and inclusive atmosphere.

Additionally, Sacramento's strategic location provides easy access to some of California's most popular destinations.

Just a short drive away, you can find yourself in the bustling city of San Francisco, enjoying the world-class wine country of Napa Valley, or experiencing the stunning natural beauty of Lake Tahoe, which offers both winter sports and summer recreational activities.

The city's proximity to diverse landscapes means residents can easily enjoy the snow-capped mountains, scenic coastlines, and lush forests. Sports enthusiasts in Sacramento also have much to cheer about. The city is home to the Sacramento Kings, an NBA team that brings exciting basketball action to the Golden 1 Center.

Moreover, the recent relocation of the Oakland A's to Sacramento has added another layer of excitement for baseball fans. With its rich cultural scene, convenient location, and passionate sports culture, Sacramento truly stands out as a dynamic and desirable place to live.

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation.

We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide full-spectrum internal medicine care to a diverse patient population in a collaborative, team-based environment. Responsibilities include managing patient panels, conducting both in-person and remote video visits, and participating in quality improvement projects.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

Sutter Health ranks #7 of 24 employers hiring Internist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 40% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $271k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution50 jobs · 37 employers

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<$320k
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$320k-345k
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$345k-370k
5
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3
$395k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks47 jobs · 37 employers

401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
62% this job
Sign-on bonus
53% this job
Relocation assistance
32% this job
Loan repayment
30%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 4.8
Better work-life than 30% of Internal Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,240 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Sacramento

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,056/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sutter Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sacramento, California
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus up to $50,000
Relocation assistance up to $20,000
2-year compensation guarantee of $300,000
Residency stipend up to $3,000/month
Zero-cost medical insurance
Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
100% 401(k) match
Forgivable loan up to $200,000