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Brentwood, California

Physician, Internal Medicine (Brentwood, CA)

Internal MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$289K - $322K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Opportunity Information

Sutter East Bay Medical Group (SEBMG) is seeking to hire a Full Time Primary Care Physician to join a collaborative group of clinicians who practice evidence-based medicine in a team-oriented environment. Our group is looking for a physician interested in practicing full scope Family Medicine/Internal Medicine, while collaborating with advanced practice clinicians who are integral members of our team.

Qualifications

  • Board Certified/Board Eligible in Family Medicine/Internal Medicine
  • Possess an active and unrestricted California Medical License
  • Current DEA license, prior to employment

Join Us and Enjoy

The listed range is solely a base compensation for full time (1.0 FTE) clinicians. It does not include incentives and benefits. The base compensation rate may be adjusted based on training, experience, community need and other possible determining components.

  • Residency Stipend of $1,000 per month for residents who commit to hire for a maximum of 12 months
  • Shareholder eligibility after 2 years of employment
  • Robust benefits and retirement packages
  • Multiple health plan options, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
  • Life and AD&D Insurance, Voluntary, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • 401(k), safe harbor, and pension plan contributions
  • Signing Bonus
  • Relocation Allowance
  • Malpractice and tail insurance coverage
  • Primary Care Forgivable Loan Program up to $200,000

Organization Details

Founded in 2005, Sutter East Bay Medical Group (SEBMG) is a rapidly growing multi-specialty medical group whose physicians and advanced practice clinicians work in more than ten care centers and four hospitals in the San Francisco East Bay Area.

Sutter East Bay Medical Group is affiliated with the Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation (SEBMF), a not-for-profit health care organization providing operational and administrative support to our medical group.

The foundation provides the latest technology and clinical support, allowing clinicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care. SEBMG includes 400+ clinicians in more than 25 specialties and provides exemplary health care to the communities we serve.

Community Information

Brentwood, California, is a vibrant and growing suburban city located in Eastern Contra Costa County, known for its rich agricultural heritage, family-friendly neighborhoods, and scenic views of the nearby Delta.

Once a quiet farming town, Brentwood has evolved into a thriving community with excellent schools, beautiful parks, and a charming downtown filled with local shops, restaurants, and a popular farmers market.

The city retains its small-town feel while offering modern amenities like The Streets of Brentwood shopping center and easy access to outdoor recreation, including hiking and biking trails.

Brentwood’s strong sense of community, annual festivals like Harvest Time, and close proximity to the Bay Area make it a desirable place to live, work, and visit.

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

The physician will provide full-scope primary care services within a collaborative, team-oriented medical group. They will practice evidence-based medicine while working alongside advanced practice clinicians to deliver exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical collaborationTeam-oriented practice

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

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

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 38% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$306k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $276k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution50 jobs · 36 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks43 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
63% this job
CME allowance
63%
Relocation assistance
49% this job
Loan repayment
40% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Internal Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,290 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Brentwood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$659k≈ 2.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,406/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 min
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sutter Health

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Residency Stipend of $1,000 per month
Shareholder eligibility after 2 years
Robust benefits and retirement packages
Multiple health plan options, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life and AD&D Insurance, Voluntary, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k), safe harbor, and pension plan contributions
Signing Bonus