Physician, Pediatrics (Elk Grove, CA)
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Job Description
Opportunity Information
Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a BE/BC Pediatrician to join our dynamic team in Elk Grove, CA.
Join a warm, collegial pediatric team dedicated to outstanding child‑centered care. We are seeking a Pediatrician who is passionate about children’s health, enjoys the full spectrum of bread‑and‑butter pediatrics, and thrives in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Why You’ll Love This Role
A Cohesive, Supportive Group: Become part of a team that truly works well together—open communication, shared decision‑making, and a strong culture of respect are at the heart of how we practice. You’ll feel supported from day one.
Bread‑and‑Butter Pediatrics You Enjoy: Provide high‑quality outpatient care for newborns through adolescents, with a balanced mix of well‑child visits, sick visits, and routine pediatric concerns.
Easy Access to Pediatric Specialists: You’ll work closely with a network of pediatric subspecialists who are engaged, approachable, and committed to coordinated care.
Flexible Scheduling Options: We understand the importance of work life balance: Enjoy flexible schedules designed to support both excellent patient care and provider well‑being.
- What You’ll Do
- Deliver comprehensive primary care for infants, children, and adolescents
- Manage day‑to‑day pediatric conditions in a supportive, well‑resourced practice
- Collaborate closely with pediatric specialists and multidisciplinary teams
- Build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and families
- Contribute to a practice that prioritizes compassion, quality, and teamwork
Qualifications
- We’re Looking For Someone Who
- Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatrician
- Is passionate about pediatric medicine and child wellness
- Values collaboration within a cohesive, highly supportive group
- Communicates with empathy and clarity
- Enjoys practicing broad, general pediatrics
- Is committed to delivering excellent, patient‑centered care
- Join Us and Enjoy
- Flexible schedule
- Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000
- Relocation assistance of up to $20,000 for qualified applicants
- Stipend up to $3,000 per month while in residency for up to 24 months
- Forgivable Loan of up to $200,000
- Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance
- Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
- Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match
- CME allowance
- 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
Sacramento, the capital city of California, offers an exceptional quality of life that makes it a great place to live. One of the standout features of Sacramento is its vibrant food scene.
Known as the "Farm-to-Fork Capital," the city boasts a plethora of restaurants, farmers' markets, and food festivals that celebrate fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.
This culinary richness is complemented by a strong sense of community, where residents enjoy a variety of local events, cultural festivals, and community activities that foster a warm and inclusive atmosphere.
Additionally, Sacramento's strategic location provides easy access to some of California's most popular destinations.
Just a short drive away, you can find yourself in the bustling city of San Francisco, enjoying the world-class wine country of Napa Valley, or experiencing the stunning natural beauty of Lake Tahoe, which offers both winter sports and summer recreational activities.
The city's proximity to diverse landscapes means residents can easily enjoy the snow-capped mountains, scenic coastlines, and lush forests. Sports enthusiasts in Sacramento also have much to cheer about. The city is home to the Sacramento Kings, an NBA team that brings exciting basketball action to the Golden 1 Center.
Moreover, the recent relocation of the Oakland A's to Sacramento has added another layer of excitement for baseball fans. With its rich cultural scene, convenient location, and passionate sports culture, Sacramento truly stands out as a dynamic and desirable place to live.
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
Deliver comprehensive primary care for infants, children, and adolescents within a collaborative outpatient setting. Manage day-to-day pediatric conditions and coordinate care with a network of pediatric subspecialists.
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Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Pediatrics (Elk Grove, CA) at Sutter Health a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pediatrics — ranked against 738 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc.
Pediatrics — Physician Career Context
In California, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$255k (66 salary observations; 252 listings), vs ~$239k nationally (331 salary observations; 1,939 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 64% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.9% 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).
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