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Santa Rosa, California

Physician, Pediatrics (Santa Rosa, CA)

PediatricsIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

Pediatrics, Santa Rosa

Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods (SMGR) is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Pediatrician to join our established and growing pediatric team in Santa Rosa, California.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a highly respected physician-led organization serving one of Northern California's fastest-growing family communities. As patient demand continues to expand throughout Sonoma County, we are looking for a dedicated pediatrician who is passionate about delivering exceptional care and building lasting relationships with families.

Why Join Our Team?

Join a collaborative, supportive practice of seven experienced pediatric clinicians who are committed to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care in a welcoming and collegial environment.

  • Practice Highlights
  • Established and growing pediatric practice with strong community demand
  • Collaborative team culture with experienced pediatric physicians and advanced practice clinicians
  • Shared call schedule designed to support work-life balance
  • Robust referral network within Sutter Health's integrated care system
  • Dedicated clinical and administrative support staff
  • State-of-the-art EPIC electronic health record
  • Opportunities to help shape and grow pediatric services in the region

Qualifications

  • Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatrics
  • Passion for providing high-quality, compassionate pediatric care
  • Commitment to teamwork and community-focused medicine

Join Us and Enjoy

  • Competitive compensation package with income guarantee
  • Shareholder eligibility after 24 months
  • Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance

Comprehensive Benefits Package Including

  • Paid CME
  • Generous flexible time off
  • 401k Profit Sharing Plan
  • Health, dental, vision, and pet insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Identity protection services
  • Phone stipend
  • Malpractice and tail coverage provided

Organization Details

Like the majestic redwoods that surround us, we rise tall above the fog. Our roots interconnect us with our colleagues, patients and neighbors. Our branches bend to withstand the strongest of storms. Our bark is our culture - strongest when shared - protecting our core from disease, fire and division.

Together we grow as the pinnacle of healthcare, cultivating a healthy ecosystem wherever we serve. Stronger together than we could ever be alone. We are Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods.

We are a multi-specialty medical group made up of over 150 clinicians, including physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistant practicing in 22+ specialties throughout the Sonoma County. Our organization is nationally recognized for excellence with multiple awards for quality of care, innovation and leadership.

Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods is affiliated with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation, a not-for-profit health care organization providing operational and administrative support, including the latest technology, allowing physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

Community Information

Located 55 miles north of San Francisco and 30 miles east of the Pacific Ocean, Santa Rosa is a warm and friendly city of 170,000 within Sonoma County, population 500,000. You will enjoy a unique blend of culture with exceptional art, wine, food, and recreation.

Amenities include 400 wineries in Sonoma County, 27 golf courses, hot air ballooning, hiking, spas, river sports, and world-class cuisine. Sonoma County also has a professional symphony, excellent public and private schools, fantastic weather, and some of the most affordable housing in the Bay Area. You would live and work where others only dream of visiting.

Equal Opportunity Statement

** It is the policy of the Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods (SMGR) to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, age, medical condition, disability or status as a veteran or a disabled veteran.

We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within our service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of SMGR's employment policies and practices.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive, high-quality pediatric care to children and families in a growing Santa Rosa practice. Collaborate with pediatric clinicians and the broader Sutter Health network to support patient-centered care and the growth of regional pediatric services.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Compassionate Patient CareFamily Relationship BuildingCollaboration

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

In California, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$279k (59 salary observations; 196 listings), vs ~$247k nationally (322 salary observations; 1,762 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 70% have no call, 25% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

Top Pediatrician Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution17 jobs · 16 employers

5
<$270k
4
$270k-305k
3
$305k-340k
4
$340k-375k
1
$390k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
44% this job
Sign-on bonus
31% this job
Relocation assistance
25% this job
Loan repayment
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 646 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Santa Rosa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$705k
Typical market rent
$2,560/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
107.8
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 · Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation package with income guarantee
Shareholder eligibility after 24 months
Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Paid CME
Generous flexible time off
401k Profit Sharing Plan
Health, dental, vision, and pet insurance