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Sacramento, California

Physician, Holistic/Integrative Medicine (Sacramento, CA)

Integrative MedicinePart-Time

Listed compensation

$125-$175/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

  • Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a supplemental as needed, Integrative Medicine Physician to join our growing Institute for Health & Healing team.
  • This position is supplemental as needed (non-benefited).
  • Shift-based position with variable compensation.
  • Working in an outpatient clinic.
  • Supplemental Compensation Rates are based on wRVU generation during the shift.

Qualifications

  • Required
  • MD or DO degree

Completion of an Accredited Residency Program

  • Board‑certified by an ABMS specialty and certified in the specialty in which they are practicing OR Board certified in Integrative Medicine by the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS)
  • Unrestricted California medical license (or ability to obtain)
  • Demonstrated experience or strong interest in integrative/holistic medicine
  • Preferred
  • Fellowship training in integrative or functional medicine
  • Experience in lifestyle medicine, mind‑body medicine, nutrition, or related fields
  • Commitment to whole-person, patient-centered care
  • Join Us and Enjoy
  • Competitive compensation
  • 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

Provide integrative and holistic medical care to patients within an outpatient clinic setting. Collaborate with the Institute for Health & Healing team to deliver whole-person, patient-centered healthcare.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Epic EHR

Integrative Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Integrative Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 68% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Holistic/Integrative Medicine (Sacramento, CA) at Sutter Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physician roles — ranked against 21,509 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

Top Integrative Medicine Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs · 24 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs

401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
71%
Sign-on bonus
42%
Relocation assistance
33%
Loan repayment
21%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Physician roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,509 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Sacramento

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k
Typical market rent
$2,056/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 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.