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Sutter Health
Crescent City, California

Physician, Rural Family Medicine (Crescent City, CA)

Family MedicineIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$300k-$375k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Opportunity Information

Sutter Coast Hospital seeks to hire a BE/BC Family Medicine Physician to join our team in the community of Crescent City, CA.

We seek a Family Medicine physician to join our team and provide comprehensive care to our community. This position offers a flexible scheduling along with a competitive base salary and eligibility for performance bonuses.

You will deliver a wide range of medical services to patients of all ages, including preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses, and management of ongoing health conditions. OB/GYN experience is a plus, allowing you to broaden your services to include basic women's health care.

Qualifications

  • BE/BC
  • Join Us and Enjoy
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Annual salary + productivity bonus
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits
  • Excellent retirement plan
  • Relocation assistance
  • A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle

Organization Details

Sutter Coast Hospital is a community-based, not-for-profit hospital located in Crescent City, Del Norte County, California. It also extends its services to parts of Curry County, Oregon. As part of the Sutter Health network, this 49-bed acute care hospital offers a range of essential healthcare services.

A local volunteer board of community leaders and healthcare professionals ensures that the hospital's decisions align with the needs of the community.

Sutter Coast provides emergency care with a 24/7 department, general surgery procedures, a birthing center, an intensive care unit (ICU), inpatient care, outpatient clinics, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation services.

The hospital prioritizes community health through outreach programs, education, and initiatives tailored to the area's needs.

Community Information

Nestled along the stunning Northern California coastline, Crescent City boasts a unique blend of natural beauty and community warmth, making it an ideal place to live and work.

Surrounded by majestic redwood forests and the Pacific Ocean, residents enjoy unparalleled outdoor recreation opportunities, from hiking in the nearby Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park to exploring pristine beaches.

The city's friendly atmosphere and close-knit community create a welcoming environment for professionals seeking a balanced lifestyle. With its charming small-town feel, Crescent City provides a tranquil backdrop while offering a range of amenities, including local shops, eateries, and cultural events.

Join our team and experience the exceptional quality of life that Crescent City has to offer.

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 comprehensive medical services to patients of all ages, including preventative care and the treatment of acute and chronic illnesses. Manage ongoing health conditions and potentially provide basic women's health care services.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Acute Illness TreatmentChronic Illness ManagementPatient Management

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 36% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Sutter Health ranks #8 of 31 employers hiring Family Medicine on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 8,530 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $427k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

Top Family Medicine Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 36 employers

14
<$340k
16
$340k-360k
9
$360k-380k
6
$380k-400k
5
$400k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
63% this job
CME allowance
63%
Relocation assistance
51% this job
Loan repayment
39%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,560 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Crescent City

Typical market rent
$2,075/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. 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
Annual salary + productivity bonus
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits
Excellent retirement plan
Relocation assistance