Physician, Pulmonology (Novato, CA)
Is $400K - $470K competitive?
See how this position compares to Pulmonology market data — salary percentile, benefits comparison, and hiring trends.
Job Description
About the Role
Join Sutter Health as a Pulmonology Physician – Outpatient Focus, $400-470K in United States. Opportunity Information Pulmonary Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods (SMGR) is recruiting for a BE/BC Outpatient Pulmonologist. The ideal candidate will have single or multi-specialty Group practice experience in an outpatient setting.
Key Responsibilities
- will have single or multi-specialty Group practice experience in an outpatient setting.
- provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of.
Requirements
- 5 years of experience preferred, but not required Join Us and Enjoy Competitive salary with income guarantee Shareholder eligibility following 24
- months of employment
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $400K - $470K
- Signing bonus: $1.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Sutter Health in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Physician, Pulmonology (Novato, CA) position at Sutter Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Pulmonology — Physician Career Context
This Pulmonology 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, Pulmonology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $350k, with the typical range spanning $270k to $460k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
Sutter Health lists compensation for this physician position at $400k to $470k annually.
This is approximately 24% above the national median for Pulmonology professionals, which is around $350k.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Novato, California.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($400k–$470k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Pulmonology, Bronchoscopy, EBUS, Critical care, ICU service, Outpatient care, Patient care, Clinical practice. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pulmonology role.
Core responsibilities: Provide general outpatient pulmonology services and perform bronchoscopy procedures with EBUS. Participate in limited inpatient pulmonary consultations and provide critical care ICU service coverage as needed.
Benefits package: Competitive Salary with Income Guarantee, Shareholder Eligibility Following 24-Months of Employment, Paid CME, Paid Time-Off, Pension Plan and 401(k), Phone Stipend, Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
16d ago
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