Internal Medicine Physician (Outpatient)

1 month ago
Lakeport, California$262K - $376KFull TimeInternal Medicine
✓ Flexible Schedule

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46% above median for Internal Medicine in CA

Job Description

About the Role

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Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive primary care to adult patients in an outpatient clinic setting.
  • Conduct physical exams, preventive care, and wellness visits.
  • Develop individualized care plans based on patient needs and evidence‑based guidelines.
  • Manage medication therapy, refills, and adjustments.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $262K - $376K
  • Relocation assistance: $20,000.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

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Key Skills

Internal MedicinePrimary CareChronic Disease ManagementPreventive CareAcute Medical ConditionsDiagnostic StudiesEvidence-Based GuidelinesMedication ManagementBoard CertifiedDEA RegistrationBLSACLS

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine and eligible for California medical licensure, requiring a minimum of five years of recent, relevant clinical experience. Required certifications include DEA registration, BLS, and ACLS.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Internal Medicine Physician (Outpatient) position at Sutter Health includes the following lifestyle factors: flexible scheduling. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Internal Medicine position at Sutter Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Internal Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $275k, with the typical range spanning $210k to $370k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Sutter Health lists compensation for this physician position at $262k to $376k annually.

This is approximately 16% above the national median for Internal Medicine professionals, which is around $275k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Lakeport, California.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Flexible scheduling options available
  • Transparent compensation ($262k–$376k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Internal Medicine, Primary Care, Chronic Disease Management, Preventive Care, Acute Medical Conditions, Diagnostic Studies, Evidence-Based Guidelines, Medication Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Internal Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The physician will provide comprehensive primary care to adult patients in an outpatient clinic, managing routine and chronic diseases like hypertension and diabetes. Key duties include conducting physical exams, diagnosing acute conditions, interpreting diagnostic studies, and developing individual...

Benefits package: Guaranteed Salary, Retirement Program, Relocation Assistance, Sign-On Bonus. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About Sutter Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Ceres, California
5-10

Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed Salary
Retirement Program
Relocation Assistance
Sign-On Bonus

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago

high LeverageShortage

Internal Medicine shortage = strong negotiating position