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Sutter Health
San Francisco, California

Physician, Hospitalist, Internal Medicine (San Francisco, CA)

Hospital Medicine 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

This is an opportunity to work with a world-renowned transplant group in managing a diverse panel of transplant, hepatology, gastroenterology, cardiology, nephrology and general internal medicine patients.

Hospitalist work will integrate general and perioperative medicine, liver disease, complex GI, advanced heart failure and specialty cardiac care, and end-organ disease management into a team that maximizes patient satisfaction and outcomes.

Oversee care for medically complex patients while working closely with a full complement of consult services, a top-notch radiology service and an interactive inpatient pharmacy team.

The service load is designed to provide excellent work-life balance while allowing careful and considered care for each patient at Sutter Health's Flagship Hospital. CPMC (a Leapfrog Group Top Hospital) has been considered the best hospital in the Bay Area (San Francisco Chronicle reader survey) and the 'Healthiest Hospital in America' (Natural Health magazine).

  • 1.0 FTE is equivalent to 14 shifts/28 days
  • Shifts are either regular ‘Day shifts’ (8am - 6pm) or ‘Swing Shifts’ (3pm – 10pm)
  • Closed ICU with no rounding
  • Opportunity to work with top tiered subspecialists in the country

Qualifications

  • BC/BE in Internal Medicine
  • Active and unrestricted CA Medical License
  • Experience with tertiary care medicine is highly 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 including
  • 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 neurological services 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

Manage a diverse panel of medically complex patients including transplant, hepatology, and cardiology cases within a hospital setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of subspecialists, pharmacy staff, and radiology services to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Hospitalist medicineTransplant medicineClinical documentationTeam collaboration

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 76% have no call, 46% 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).

What does the Hospital Medicine market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in hospital medicineranked against 1,207 Hospital Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedHospital Medicine median $327k (middle half $275k–$588k)56 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Hospital Medicine listings in California112 active1,218 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 76% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Hospital Medicine pay trend+2.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,207 Hospital Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Hospitalist, Internal Medicine (San Francisco, CA) at Sutter Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Hospital Medicine — ranked against 1,207 active Hospital Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Hospital Medicine Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

31 jobs · 15 employers
5
<$290k
16
$290k-330k
4
$330k-370k
3
$370k-410k
3
$410k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
96%
Sign-on bonus
12%
Loan repayment
8%
PSLF eligible
8%
CME allowance
4% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Vituity · Everett, Washington

$275k-$900k
#2

Physician - Hospital Medicine - Nocturnist

Med America · Warner Robins, Georgia

$275k-$900k
#3

CDI Physician Advisor, Greater East Bay

$278k-$445k
#4

Hospitalist

$118k-$400k
+ 30 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Hospital Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,207 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Sutter Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical Coverage
Dental & Vision
Retirement: 8% employer-funded profit-sharing
Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
CME Allowance: $6,000
Relocation Assistance
EPIC EMR
Professional Development

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.