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Antioch, California

Physician, Anesthesiology [Per Diem] (Antioch, CA)

AnesthesiologyIncludes callPer Diem

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

Anesthesiologist - Sutter Delta Medical Center (Antioch, CA)

Sutter East Bay Medical Group (SEBMG)

Sutter East Bay Medical Group (SEBMG) is seeking a Board Eligible or Board Certified Anesthesiologist to join our collaborative and growing Anesthesia Division at Sutter Delta Medical Center in Antioch, California.

Position Highlights

Diverse case mix: General Surgery, Orthopedics, GI, Urology, Podiatry, GYN, Robotics, occasional Thoracic and ENT.

  • No Trauma, Neuro, Vascular, Pediatrics, or OB cases
  • No in-hospital call requirements
  • Stable and collegial department with strong surgical and nursing support
  • Located in Antioch, offering convenient access to the East Bay and surrounding communities

Diverse case mix: General Surgery, Orthopedics, GI, Urology, Podiatry, GYN, Robotics, occasional Thoracic and ENT.

Qualifications

  • MD or DO with an active California Medical License (or in process)
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Organization Details

Sutter East Bay Medical Group

We are an industry leading, rapidly growing multi-specialty medical group made up of over 500 clinicians, including physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants practicing in 25+ specialties throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Our medical group is recognized for its excellence in compassionate, patient-centered care having received multiple awards for our quality, innovation and leadership.

Sutter East Bay Medical Group is affiliated with the Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation, a not-for-profit health care organization, providing operational and administrative support to our medical group, including the latest technology thereby allowing physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care

Community Information

Antioch is situated along the banks of the San Joaquin River in Northern California. Antioch is approximately 36 miles northeast of San Francisco.

Antioch has a rich history dating back to the mid-19th century when it was founded as a coal mining town Over the years, it has evolved into a diverse suburban community with a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial areas.

Antioch's economy has historically been tied to agriculture and mining, but it has diversified over the years.

Antioch is served by the Antioch Unified School District, which includes several elementary, middle, and high schools. The city offers various parks and recreational facilities for residents and visitors.

The Contra Loma Regional Park is a popular destination, providing opportunities for hiking, fishing, and picnicking. Prewett Family Park is a large community park with sports fields, playgrounds, and open spaces. Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserv provides hiking trails and historical mining sites.

Antioch is accessible by major highways, including Highway Public transportation options include buses and the Antioch-Pittsburg BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) extension, connecting the city to other parts of the Bay Area.

Antioch hosts a variety of community events and festivals throughout the year, bringing residents together for celebrations and entertainment. The city has a range of commercial establishments, shopping centers, and services to meet the needs of its residents.

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 for a diverse case mix including general surgery, orthopedics, and robotics at Sutter Delta Medical Center. Collaborate with surgical and nursing teams to deliver patient-centered care without in-hospital call requirements.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Gastrointestinal SurgeryGynecologyThoracic SurgeryENT SurgeryCommunication Skills

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 73% have no call, 57% 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).

What does the Anesthesiology market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Anesthesiology listings in California115 active790 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 73% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Physician listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 30% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Anesthesiology hiring demand#15 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 53 days · 26% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 184 postings, 184 closed
New Anesthesiology listings290 in the last 30 days275 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Anesthesiology pay trend−2.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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401k / retirement match
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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 784 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Antioch

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$536k
Typical market rent
$2,814/mo
Residents’ average commute
42 min
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.

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