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Santa Rosa, California

Physician, Endocrinology (Santa Rosa, CA)

EndocrinologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$303K - $330K

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods (SMGR) is seeking a full-time Endocrinologist to join our established and growing practice of 6 clinicians (4 endocrinologists and 2 Nurse practitioners).

Location: Santa Rosa, California

Practice Highlights

  • Outpatient-only endocrinology practice (no inpatient responsibilities)
  • Busy referral network supported by a strong primary care base
  • Integrated EMR (EPIC)
  • Collaborative team environment with experienced support staff, including on-site dietitian and diabetes educator
  • Teaching opportunities with family medicine residents
  • Research opportunities available

Qualifications

  • Board Certified/Board Eligible in Endocrinology
  • Fellowship Trained in Endocrinology
  • Strong clinical skills and commitment to high-quality patient care
  • Interest in teaching and/or research a plus
  • Join Us and Enjoy
  • Competitive salary with income guarantee
  • Shareholder eligibility following 24-months of employment
  • Benefits including paid CME, paid time-off, pension plan and 401(k), phone stipend, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Malpractice and tail insurance coverage
  • Relocation allowance and sign-on bonus

Organization Details

Like the majestic redwoods that surround us, we rise tall above the fog. Our roots interconnect us with our colleagues, patients and neighbors. Our branches bend to withstand the strongest of storms. Our bark is our culture - strongest when shared - protecting our core from disease, fire and division.

Together we grow as the pinnacle of healthcare, cultivating a healthy ecosystem wherever we serve. Stronger together than we could ever be alone. We are Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods.

We are a multi-specialty medical group made up of over 150 clinicians, including physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants practicing in 25+ specialties throughout the Sonoma County. Our organization is nationally recognized for excellence with multiple awards for quality of care, innovation and leadership.

Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods is affiliated with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation, a not-for-profit health care organization, providing operational and administrative support, including the latest technology, allowing physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

Community Information

Located 55 miles north of San Francisco and 30 miles east of the Pacific Ocean, Santa Rosa is a warm and friendly city of 170,000 within Sonoma County, population 500,000. You will enjoy a unique blend of culture with exceptional art, wine, food, and recreation.

Amenities include 400 wineries in Sonoma County, 27 golf courses, hot air ballooning, hiking, spas, river sports, and world-class cuisine. Colleges include Sonoma State University and nationally ranked Junior College.

Sonoma County also has a professional symphony, excellent public and private schools, fantastic weather, and some of the most affordable housing in the Bay Area. Sonoma County Airport has direct flights to San Diego, LA, SF, Portland, Seattle, Denver and Dallas. You would live and work where others only dream of visiting.

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 outpatient endocrinology care within a collaborative team environment supported by a strong primary care referral network. Engage in teaching opportunities with family medicine residents and participate in available research projects.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Medical ResearchEpic EMR

Endocrinology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$316k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $286k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Endocrinology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Endocrinology (Santa Rosa, CA) at Sutter Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Endocrinology — ranked against 304 active Endocrinology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Endocrinologist Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs

5
<$285k
1
$300k
2
$325k-365k
1
$400k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution9 jobs

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

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physician - Endocrinology

Sanford Health · Bemidji, Minnesota

$400k
#2

Physician- Endocrinology: BMG Golden Triangle

Baptist · Columbus, Mississippi

$280k–$350k
#3

Endocrinologist - West Fresno CHC

$315k-$340k
#4

Endocrinologist (FT) - Atlantic Health - South Orange

$260k-$300k
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Better work-life than 70% of Endocrinology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 304 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Santa Rosa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$705k≈ 2.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,560/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
107.8
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 · Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

Paid CME
Paid time-off
Pension plan
401(k)
Phone stipend
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability