Chief of Family and Internal Medicine (San Francisco, CA)

1 month ago
San Francisco, CaliforniaFull TimeInternal Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Sutter Health as a Chief of Family & Internal Medicine – San Francisco in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • quality clinical and cultural fit. · Oversee onboarding and integration of new providers, ensuring a consistent, supportive, and high
  • performing transition into practice. · Collaborate with Medical Directors to establish standardized onboarding, mentoring, and early

Requirements

  • · MD or DO with board certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
  • · Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience and 3 years in a leadership role.
  • · Demonstrated success in managing clinical operations and driving performance metrics.
  • · Experience with physician recruitment, onboarding, and team development strongly preferred.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Sutter Health as a Chief of Family & Internal Medicine – San Francisco.

Key Skills

Clinical LeadershipOperational LeadershipPatient Care ExcellenceBudgetingResource AllocationPatient AccessProvider EngagementEvidence-Based PracticesQuality ImprovementProvider RecruitmentOnboardingPerformance ManagementKPI MonitoringWorkflow OptimizationStrategic ThinkingChange Management
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Position Insights

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Internal Medicine position at Sutter Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Internal Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $275k, with the typical range spanning $210k to $370k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in San Francisco, California.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Leadership, Operational Leadership, Patient Care Excellence, Budgeting, Resource Allocation, Patient Access, Provider Engagement, Evidence-Based Practices. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Internal Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Chief provides clinical and operational leadership for the Family and Internal Medicine department, ensuring excellence in patient care, operational efficiency, and financial performance while aligning with organizational goals. Key duties include overseeing staffing, budgeting, driving performa...

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About Sutter Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sacramento, California
5-10

Protective Factors (1)

Physician-led/owned (Values alignment ↓ burnout 64%)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago