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Sutter Health - Bay Area
San Francisco, California

Physician, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine (San Francisco, CA)

Critical Care MedicineNo callFull-Time

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is seeking a full-time Board Eligible/Board Certified Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician to join our premier and innovative Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine team in San Francisco, California.

This is an exceptional opportunity to practice cutting-edge, high-acuity Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine within a leading tertiary and quaternary care system. Join a highly collaborative team providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient pulmonary care while working across multiple specialized intensive care units within California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC).

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to care for complex and critically ill patients across the full spectrum of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine while participating in medical education, program development, and multidisciplinary initiatives. Physicians enjoy access to state-of-the-art facilities, a physician-led culture, and the resources of one of Northern California's premier healthcare systems.

Location: San Francisco, California

  • Opportunity Details
  • Full-time Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine opportunity
  • Practice across the entire spectrum of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
  • Provide critical care coverage within CPMC intensive care units

Work across specialized ICUs including MICU, CVICU, Neuro ICU, SICU, and Transplant ICU (Liver, Kidney, and Pancreas)

Collaborate with ICU Nurse Practitioners and Internal Medicine residents in the management of critically ill patients

Provide inpatient pulmonary consultation services

Maintain an Outpatient Pulmonary Medicine Practice

Opportunity to pursue pulmonary subspecialty interests including Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Lung Nodule Management, Cystic Fibrosis, and Sleep Medicine

Practice in a brand-new, state-of-the-art Medical Office Building directly connected to an advanced tertiary care hospital

Participate in teaching opportunities through the Internal Medicine Residency Program and Pulmonary/Critical Care Fellowship Program

  • Leadership, program development, and career growth opportunities available
  • Work within a physician-led, collegial, and multidisciplinary culture
  • Dedicated virtual in-basket support team to enhance efficiency and physician satisfaction
  • Utilize a fully integrated Epic electronic health record system

Clinical Focus

The physician will provide comprehensive care for patients with a broad range of pulmonary and critical care conditions, including:

  • Acute respiratory failure and critical illness
  • Sepsis and multi-organ dysfunction
  • Complex medical intensive care conditions
  • Interstitial lung disease
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Asthma and other obstructive lung diseases
  • Lung nodules and pulmonary malignancies
  • Cystic fibrosis and other chronic pulmonary disorders
  • Sleep-related breathing disorders
  • Pre- and post-transplant pulmonary management

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
  • Completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
  • Eligible for unrestricted California medical licensure
  • Current DEA registration
  • Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based patient care
  • Interest in working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Interest in teaching residents and fellows preferred
  • Experience with Epic or similar electronic health record systems preferred

Join Us and Enjoy

Sutter West Bay Medical Group provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your professional growth, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

Medical Coverage: Begins on day one, with multiple plan options starting as low as $0-$50 per month; includes coverage for domestic partners

  • Dental & Vision: 100% employer-paid coverage
  • Retirement: 8% employer-funded profit-sharing contribution up to IRS maximums-no employee contribution required
  • Malpractice Insurance: Tail coverage included
  • Continuing Medical Education: $6,000 annual CME allowance
  • Relocation & Support: Relocation assistance and access to professional development resources
  • Technology: Fully integrated EPIC EMR across both clinic and hospital settings

Professional Development: Opportunities for teaching, research, innovation, mentorship, leadership, and community engagement

Organization Details

Why Sutter Health and Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG)

Sutter Health offers a uniquely physician-aligned environment, large enough to support innovation and investment, yet local enough to preserve the autonomy, relationships, and purpose that matter to clinicians.

SWBMG is a premier multi-specialty medical group made up of nearly 500 clinicians practicing in the greater San Francisco service area. SWBMG works in partnership with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation (SPMF), a non-profit organization providing care through its affiliation with SWBMG.

Physicians work as a team to provide patient-focused care that encourages a sense of teamwork. SPMF provides physicians with an administrative infrastructure, allowing physicians to focus on patient care.

Why This Matters for You

  • Joining Sutter means more than stepping into a role - it's an opportunity to:
  • Be part of a forward-thinking program shaping the future of care
  • Practice in a system investing heavily in innovation, technology, and growth
  • Contribute to expanding access to world-class healthcare in San Francisco
  • Build your career within a modern, collaborative, and evolving care environment

Be Part of What's Next

If you're looking to combine meaningful clinical work with innovation and growth, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

Community Information

Living in San Francisco

San Francisco offers a unique combination of professional opportunity, intellectual energy, and quality of life for physicians drawn to innovation and impact.

As a global hub for healthcare innovation, life sciences, and research, the city attracts forward-thinking clinicians and collaborators shaping the future of medicine. Its strong academic environment and commitment to equity and access create a compelling setting for advancing healthcare.

Outside of work, San Francisco offers an exceptional lifestyle, with world-class dining, arts, and culture alongside easy access to Northern California's natural beauty, from coastal trails to wine country. The region's diverse communities support both personal fulfillment and professional growth.

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 comprehensive pulmonary and critical care services, including inpatient consultations and management of critically ill patients across various specialized ICUs. Additionally, the role involves participating in medical education, program development, and maintaining an outpatient pulmonary practice.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Inpatient careOutpatient careIntensive care unit managementMultidisciplinary collaborationEvidence-based medicinePatient consultationClinical leadership

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine (San Francisco, CA) at Sutter Health - Bay Area a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Critical Care Medicine — ranked against 207 active Critical Care Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Critical Care Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Critical Care Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 83% have no call, 35% 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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
43% this job
Sign-on bonus
21%
Relocation assistance
21% this job
Loan repayment
14%

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 90% of Critical Care Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 207 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.74M
Typical market rent
$4,682/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
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.

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

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About Sutter Health - Bay Area

Hospitals and Health Care
Palo Alto, CA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Coverage (from day one, $0-$50/month)
Dental & Vision (100% employer-paid)
8% employer-funded profit-sharing retirement contribution
Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
$6,000 annual CME allowance
Relocation Assistance
EPIC EMR
Dedicated virtual in-basket support team