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San Francisco, California

Physician, Family Medicine/Internal Medicine (San Francisco, CA)

Family MedicineFull-Time

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) seeks to hire a BE/BC Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician to join our dynamic team in San Francisco, CA.

Sutter West Bay Medical Group has an opportunity for a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician to join a premier, innovative, and rapidly growing group of providers.

Our clinics are located in six dynamic San Francisco neighborhoods and provide all the advantages of a community-based private practice with the added support of a larger, multispecialty organization.

Work in one of the most desirable cities in the United States in close proximity to Silicon Valley with easy access to beaches, mountain recreation, Sonoma wine region, and world-class restaurants. Experience exceptional work-life balance to enjoy all the area has to offer.

  • Opportunity to practice full-spectrum, outpatient internal medicine
  • Access to an expansive, multispecialty physician network
  • Telehealth Capability
  • Full-time or part-time opportunities
  • Flexible schedules for work-life balance
  • Autonomy within your practice
  • Leadership and growth opportunities
  • Physician-led, collegial & collaborative, multidisciplinary culture

Qualifications

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine

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:
  • 2-year guarantee
  • Forgivable loan of up to $200,000

Signing Bonus

  • 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 primary care 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

Provide full-spectrum, outpatient primary care services within a multidisciplinary medical group. Collaborate with a network of providers to deliver patient-focused care while utilizing integrated electronic health record systems.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Multidisciplinary collaborationClinical practiceElectronic medical records

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

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).

Sutter Health ranks #15 of 28 employers hiring Family Medicine on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

What does the Family Medicine market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedFamily Medicine median $270k (middle half $259k–$300k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in California340 active2,620 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 14% remote · 30% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · $200k loan repaymentCalifornia Physician listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 30% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Family Medicine hiring demand#10 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 days · 31% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 857 postings, 907 closed
New Family Medicine listings2,049 in the last 30 days1,407 the 30 days before (+46%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Family Medicine pay trend+1.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sutter Health#15 of 28 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Family Medicine Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 38 employers
19
<$350k
14
$350k-375k
8
$375k-400k
6
$400k-425k
3
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

41 jobs · 38 employers
401k / retirement match
83% this job
Sign-on bonus
66% this job
CME allowance
61% this job
Relocation assistance
49% this job
Loan repayment
27% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,582 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sutter Health

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

Benefits & Perks

2-year guarantee
Forgivable loan up to $200,000
Signing bonus
Medical coverage starting day one
Dental & vision 100% employer-paid
8% employer-funded profit-sharing retirement contribution
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
$6,000 annual CME allowance

Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.77M
Typical market rent
$4,784/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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