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Santa Rosa, California

Physician, Dermatology (Santa Rosa, CA)

DermatologyFull-Time

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

Dermatologist

Opportunity

Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods (SMGR) is recruiting for a BE/BC Physician Dermatologist. The ideal candidate will have single or multi-specialty Group practice experience in an outpatient setting. Fluency in Spanish is highly desirable. Please respond with your updated CV.

SMGR is seeking an experienced Dermatologist with general dermatology to staff our rapidly expanding and growing Dermatology Clinic in the North Bay.

In addition to working with the dermatologist within the department, the position will also offer working with more than 100 physicians within the group, many of whom also perform skin biopsies and surgical procedures. There are also opportunities and demand to expand cosmetics services, if interested.

Currently, the Department of Dermatology offers variety of services including medical dermatology, Mohs micrographic surgery, dermatopathology and cosmetics in-house and on-site. The department supports UV and Blue light therapies, as well as laser therapies utilizing PDL, fractional CO2 laser and IPL.

Location

Santa Rosa, CA

Highlights

  • Full time position
  • Busy practice
  • Relocation allowance/ Sign on bonus
  • Flexibility for work and life balance
  • Integrated EMR (EPIC)

Qualifications

  • Board certified

Join Us and Enjoy

  • Competitive compensation with income guarantee
  • Full benefit package
  • Relocation allowance
  • Robust retirement program
  • Shareholder eligibility following 24 months of employment

Organization Details

Like the majestic redwoods that surround us, we rise tall above the fog. Our roots interconnect us with our colleagues, patients and neighbors. Our branches bend to withstand the strongest of storms. Our bark is our culture - strongest when shared - protecting our core from disease, fire and division.

Together we grow as the pinnacle of healthcare, cultivating a healthy ecosystem wherever we serve. Stronger together than we could ever be alone. We are Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods.

We are a multi-specialty medical group made up of over 145+ clinicians, including physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistant practicing in 25+ specialties throughout the Sonoma County. Our organization is nationally recognized for excellence with multiple awards for quality of care, innovation, and leadership.

Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods is affiliated with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation, a not-for-profit health care organization providing operational and administrative support, including the latest technology, allowing physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

Community Information

Located 55 miles north of San Francisco and 30 miles east of the Pacific Ocean, Santa Rosa is a warm and friendly city of 170,000 within Sonoma County, population 500,000. You will enjoy a unique blend of culture with exceptional art, wine, food, and recreation.

Amenities include 400 wineries in Sonoma County, 27 golf courses, hot air ballooning, hiking, spas, river sports, and world-class cuisine. Sonoma County also has a professional symphony, excellent public and private schools, fantastic weather, and some of the most affordable housing in the Bay Area. You would live and work where others only dream of visiting.

Equal Opportunity Statement

** It is the policy of the Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods (SMGR) to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, age, medical condition, disability or status as a veteran or a disabled veteran.

We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within our service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of SMGR's employment policies and practices.

Key Responsibilities

Provide general dermatology care in a growing outpatient clinic and collaborate with dermatologists and other physicians in the medical group. The role may include medical and cosmetic dermatology services, procedures, and use of in-house therapies and laser technologies.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

UV TherapyBlue Light TherapyLaser TherapyPDL LaserSpanish Fluency

Dermatology — Physician Career Context

Of the 39 active Dermatology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 67% have no call, 49% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Dermatologist Jobs

14 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution12 jobs · 10 employers

4
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3
$635k-705k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
75%
Sign-on bonus
42% this job
Relocation assistance
33% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.9this job 4.8
Better work-life than 30% of Dermatology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 327 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Santa Rosa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$705k
Typical market rent
$2,560/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
107.8
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 · Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation with income guarantee
Full benefit package
Relocation allowance
Sign on bonus
Robust retirement program
Shareholder eligibility following 24 months of employment
Flexibility for work and life balance
Integrated EMR (EPIC)