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Davis, California

Physician, Anesthesiology - Per Diem (Davis, CA)

AnesthesiologyIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$372K–$684K /yr

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Opportunity Information

  • Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a BE/BC Anesthesiologist to join a well-established practice in Davis, CA.
  • This position is supplemental - non-benefited.
  • Shift-based position with variable compensation.
  • Working in a hospital setting.
  • Cases range from Orthopedics, OB/GYN, General Surgery, and Urology.
  • Must have experience with blocks.

Qualifications

  • BE/BC
  • Must have experience with blocks.
  • 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

Davis is a vibrant city renowned for its high quality of life, exceptional educational opportunities, and welcoming community atmosphere. Home to the prestigious University of California, Davis, the city is an intellectual hub with a strong emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and cultural diversity.

Residents enjoy a plethora of recreational activities, including numerous parks, bike trails, and a lively downtown area filled with unique shops, restaurants, and cultural events.

Davis is also recognized for its excellent public schools and safe neighborhoods, making it an ideal place for families and professionals alike. Geographically, Davis is perfectly situated for easy access to some of California's most beloved destinations.

It is only about a 1.5-hour drive to San Francisco, allowing residents to enjoy the city's world-class dining, arts, and entertainment. Napa Valley, famous for its stunning vineyards and wineries, is just an hour away, providing an ideal spot for weekend getaways.

For those who love outdoor adventures, Lake Tahoe is a two-hour drive, offering year-round activities from skiing and snowboarding in the winter to hiking and boating in the summer.

Davis' prime location ensures that residents can easily balance the tranquility of small-town living with the excitement of nearby urban and natural attractions.

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 anesthesiologist will provide clinical care in a hospital setting across various surgical specialties including orthopedics, OB/GYN, and general surgery. The role requires performing anesthesia procedures and utilizing advanced practice technology like EPIC.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 73% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Anesthesiology market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedAnesthesiology median $535k (middle half $484k–$600k)52 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Anesthesiology listings in California115 active790 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 73% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Physician listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 30% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Anesthesiology hiring demand#15 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 53 days · 26% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 184 postings, 184 closed
New Anesthesiology listings290 in the last 30 days275 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Anesthesiology pay trend−2.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Anesthesiologist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 19 employers
5
<$405k
9
$405k-505k
2
$505k-605k
9
$605k-705k
2
$705k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
71%
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$275-$300/hr
#2

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$300/hr
#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Anesthesiology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 784 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Sutter Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sacramento, California
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Advanced practice technology including EPIC
Positive work-life balance

Living in Davis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$737k
Typical market rent
$2,394/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.