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Sutter Health
Davis, California

Physician, Anesthesiology (Davis, CA)

AnesthesiologyIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Opportunity Information

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a BE/BC Anesthesiologist to join a well-established practice in Davis and Fairfield, CA.

Primary location in a hospital setting in Davis, CA. Secondary location shifts working at the surgery center in Fairfield, CA.

  • Open to 0.50 - 1.00 FTE.
  • 230 shifts per year as a 1.00 FTE.
  • Cases range from Orthopedics, OB/GYN, General Surgery, and Urology.
  • Must have experience with blocks.

Qualifications

  • BE/BC
  • Must have experience with blocks.
  • Join Us and Enjoy
  • Generous compensation with bonus potential
  • Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance
  • Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
  • Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match
  • Relocation assistance of up to $20,000 for qualified applicants
  • CME allowance
  • Robust retirement program
  • Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
  • A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle

Organization Details

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is a vibrant and talented community committed to delivering safe, affordable and high-quality care. Our multi-specialty medical group is comprised of over 1,600 clinicians practicing in seven counties in northern California, most within a 50-mile radius of Sacramento.

SMG contains primary care and specialty Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians -- nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives, licensed clinical social workers and licensed marriage and family therapists, who make up about 20% of our group.

Our clinicians not only excel in clinical practice but are also actively engaged in teaching, research, leadership, community outreach, and volunteer work. SMG has earned both local and national recognition for excellence in patient care and experience.

Community Information

Davis is a vibrant city renowned for its high quality of life, exceptional educational opportunities, and welcoming community atmosphere. Home to the prestigious University of California, Davis, the city is an intellectual hub with a strong emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and cultural diversity.

Residents enjoy a plethora of recreational activities, including numerous parks, bike trails, and a lively downtown area filled with unique shops, restaurants, and cultural events.

Davis is also recognized for its excellent public schools and safe neighborhoods, making it an ideal place for families and professionals alike. Geographically, Davis is perfectly situated for easy access to some of California's most beloved destinations.

It is only about a 1.5-hour drive to San Francisco, allowing residents to enjoy the city's world-class dining, arts, and entertainment. Napa Valley, famous for its stunning vineyards and wineries, is just an hour away, providing an ideal spot for weekend getaways.

For those who love outdoor adventures, Lake Tahoe is a two-hour drive, offering year-round activities from skiing and snowboarding in the winter to hiking and boating in the summer.

Davis' prime location ensures that residents can easily balance the tranquility of small-town living with the excitement of nearby urban and natural attractions.

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 anesthesiology services across a hospital setting in Davis and a surgery center in Fairfield. Manage cases ranging from Orthopedics and OB/GYN to General Surgery and Urology.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Nerve Blocks

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 49 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 73% have no call, 69% 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).

Anesthesiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Anesthesiologist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs · 16 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Anesthesiology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 770 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Davis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$745k
Typical market rent
$2,529/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
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 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Sutter Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Generous compensation with bonus potential
Zero-cost medical insurance for employees and dependents
100% 401(k) match
Relocation assistance up to $20,000
CME allowance
Robust retirement program
Advanced practice technology including EPIC