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Sutter Health
Elk Grove, California

Physician, Dermatology (Elk Grove, CA)

Dermatology 8.2 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

up to $200,000

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Opportunity Information

  • Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a BE/BC Dermatologist to join our dynamic team in Elk Grove, CA.
  • Join an established practice with very reputable Dermatologists.
  • Brand new clinic space is currently being built for 2026!
  • Ability to build your practice quickly & be very busy.
  • Qualify for the Sutter Health Forgivable Loan - up to $200,000.

Qualifications

  • Board certified/Board eligible
  • Join Us and Enjoy
  • Flexible schedule
  • Sign-on bonus up to $20,000
  • Relocation assistance up to $20,000
  • Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance
  • Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
  • Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match
  • Robust retirement
  • CME allowance
  • 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

Provide high-quality dermatological care as part of a dynamic team in Elk Grove. Build and manage a busy clinical practice within a multi-specialty medical group.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

DermatologyMedical DiagnosisTreatment Planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Dermatology (Elk Grove, CA) at Sutter Health a 8.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Dermatology — ranked against 337 active Dermatology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dermatology — Physician Career Context

Dermatology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

Top Dermatologist Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution10 jobs · 8 employers

5
<$495k
3
$495k-565k
0
$565k-635k
2
$635k-705k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution13 jobs · 8 employers

0
1-2
0
3-4
1
5-6
12
7-8
0
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Dermatology Physician - Everett, WA

UnitedHealth Group · Everett, Washington

$358k-$702k
#2

Dermatologist - Fishkill, NY

UnitedHealth Group · Fishkill, New York

$360k-$673k
#3

Dermatologist, U.S. Licensed

$270 per hour
#4

Mohs Surgeon / Dermatologist

$400k-$500k
+ 11 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 8.2
Among the best 10% of Dermatology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 337 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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 ($20,000)
Relocation assistance ($20,000)
Forgivable loan ($200,000)
Zero-cost medical insurance
100% 401(k) match
CME allowance
Robust retirement plan