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Elk Grove, California

Physician, Endocrinology (Elk Grove, CA)

EndocrinologyNo callFull-Time

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

  • Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a BE/BC Endocrinologist to join our dynamic team in Elk Grove, CA.
  • Turn-key opportunity to build a practice quickly
  • Join a team of endocrinologists to collaborate with
  • Enjoy the resources of a thriving multi-specialty group and integrative health system
  • Practice flexibility and autonomy – Option to work 4 days a week
  • Clinic-based practice - No inpatient call

Qualifications

  • Board eligible/Board certified
  • Join Us and Enjoy
  • Sign-on bonus up to $50,000
  • $200,000 forgivable loan.
  • 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

Elk Grove is a vibrant, family-friendly city just south of Sacramento that offers an exceptional quality of life for healthcare professionals.

Known for its diverse and welcoming community, Elk Grove features over 90 parks, scenic trails, and year-round outdoor recreation, along with a rich arts scene, multicultural festivals, and a wide variety of dining and shopping options.

The city’s top-rated public schools, safe neighborhoods, and strong sense of community make it especially appealing. With easy access to wine country, Lake Tahoe, and the Bay Area, Elk Grove is a place where lifestyle, culture, and connection come together beautifully.

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

The physician will provide endocrinology care within a clinic-based setting as part of a multi-specialty medical group. Responsibilities include collaborating with a team of endocrinologists to deliver high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Multi-specialty collaboration

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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Endocrinology (Elk Grove, CA) at Sutter Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Endocrinology — ranked against 298 active Endocrinology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Top Endocrinologist Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution13 jobs · 10 employers

2
<$230k
3
$230k-280k
2
$280k-330k
5
$330k-380k
1
$400k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
73% this job
Loan repayment
36%
PSLF eligible
27%
Sign-on bonus
18% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physician - Endocrinology

Sanford Health · Bemidji, Minnesota

$400k
#2

Endocrinologist | Gateway Medical Center - Springfield, OR

UnitedHealth Group · Springfield, Oregon

$227k-$374k
#3

Physician- Endocrinology: BMG Golden Triangle

$280k–$350k
#4

Endocrinologist - West Fresno CHC

$315k-$340k
+ 11 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.9
Better work-life than 60% of Endocrinology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 298 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Elk Grove

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$548k
Typical market rent
$2,716/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 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

Sign-on bonus up to $50,000
$200,000 forgivable loan
Zero-cost medical insurance
Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
100% 401(k) match
Relocation assistance up to $20,000
CME allowance
Robust retirement program