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Sutter Health - Bay Area
Santa Rosa, California

Physician, Endocrinology (Santa Rosa, CA)

EndocrinologyFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods (SMGR) is seeking a full-time Endocrinologist to join our established and growing practice of 6 clinicians (4 endocrinologists and 2 Nurse practitioners).

Location: Santa Rosa, California

Practice Highlights

  • Outpatient-only endocrinology practice (no inpatient responsibilities)
  • Busy referral network supported by a strong primary care base
  • Integrated EMR (EPIC)
  • Collaborative team environment with experienced support staff, including on-site dietitian and diabetes educator
  • Teaching opportunities with family medicine residents
  • Research opportunities available

Qualifications

  • Board Certified/Board Eligible in Endocrinology
  • Fellowship Trained in Endocrinology
  • Strong clinical skills and commitment to high-quality patient care
  • Interest in teaching and/or research a plus

Join Us and Enjoy

  • Competitive salary with income guarantee
  • Shareholder eligibility following 24-months of employment
  • Benefits including paid CME, paid time-off, pension plan and 401(k), phone stipend, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Malpractice and tail insurance coverage
  • Relocation allowance and sign-on bonus

Organization Details

Like the majestic redwoods that surround us, we rise tall above the fog. Our roots interconnect us with our colleagues, patients and neighbors. Our branches bend to withstand the strongest of storms. Our bark is our culture - strongest when shared - protecting our core from disease, fire and division.

Together we grow as the pinnacle of healthcare, cultivating a healthy ecosystem wherever we serve. Stronger together than we could ever be alone. We are Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods.

We are a multi-specialty medical group made up of over 150 clinicians, including physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants practicing in 25+ specialties throughout the Sonoma County. Our organization is nationally recognized for excellence with multiple awards for quality of care, innovation and leadership.

Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods is affiliated with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation, a not-for-profit health care organization, providing operational and administrative support, including the latest technology, allowing physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

Community Information

Located 55 miles north of San Francisco and 30 miles east of the Pacific Ocean, Santa Rosa is a warm and friendly city of 170,000 within Sonoma County, population 500,000. You will enjoy a unique blend of culture with exceptional art, wine, food, and recreation.

Amenities include 400 wineries in Sonoma County, 27 golf courses, hot air ballooning, hiking, spas, river sports, and world-class cuisine. Colleges include Sonoma State University and nationally ranked Junior College.

Sonoma County also has a professional symphony, excellent public and private schools, fantastic weather, and some of the most affordable housing in the Bay Area. Sonoma County Airport has direct flights to San Diego, LA, SF, Portland, Seattle, Denver and Dallas. You would live and work where others only dream of visiting.

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 outpatient endocrinology care within a collaborative team environment supported by a strong primary care base. Engage in teaching opportunities with family medicine residents and participate in available research opportunities.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Medical ResearchEpic EMR

Endocrinology — 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).

Of the 50 active Endocrinology listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% are remote, 10% have no call, 20% require no weekends.

What does the Endocrinology market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in endocrinologyranked against 330 Endocrinology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedEndocrinology median $300k (middle half $275k–$328k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Endocrinology listings in California51 active358 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 76% remote · 10% no call · 20% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusCalifornia physician listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 28% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Endocrinology hiring demand#28 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 43 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 66 postings, 48 closed
New Endocrinology listings129 in the last 30 days70 the 30 days before (+84%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Endocrinology pay trend−13.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (330 Endocrinology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Endocrinology (Santa Rosa, CA) at Sutter Health - Bay Area a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Endocrinology — ranked against 330 active Endocrinology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Endocrinologist Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

11 jobs
4
<$275k
3
$275k-300k
1
$320k
1
$345k
2
$350k+

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

11 jobs
0
1-2
0
3-4
2
5-6
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Endocrinologist | Las Vegas

UnitedHealth Group · Las Vegas, Nevada

$227k-$374k
#2

Clinic Physician - Endocrinologist

Community Health Centers of America · Sacramento, California

$250k-$350k
#3

Physician, Endocrinology

$300k-$345k
#4

Physician: Endocrinology - Tinley Park, IL

$250k-$320k
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Endocrinology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 330 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sutter Health - Bay Area

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

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary with income guarantee
Shareholder eligibility after 24 months
Paid CME
Paid time-off
Pension plan
401(k)
Phone stipend
Life insurance

Living in Santa Rosa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$704k
Typical market rent
$2,582/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
107.8
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.

BEA 2024 · Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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