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Davis, California

Supplemental Physician, Urgent Care (Davis, CA)

Urgent CareIncludes weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

Pay as listed: $150-$160/hr · no nights · part-time · Davis, California.

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$150-$160/hr

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

  • Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a supplemental BE/BC Urgent Care Physician to join our dynamic team in Davis, CA.
  • Physician-led and collegial environment
  • Flexible schedule and no overnight shifts

Qualifications

  • Board certified/Board eligible in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine
  • Join Us and Enjoy
  • Flexible schedule
  • Multiple available shifts per week
  • No minimum time commitment
  • 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

Provide high-quality urgent care services as part of a multi-specialty medical group in Davis, CA. Engage in clinical practice while contributing to a collaborative, physician-led team environment.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Medical Leadership

Urgent Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 90% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$322k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $291k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Urgent Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Supplemental Physician, Urgent Care (Davis, CA) at Sutter Health a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 20,977 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

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Salary Distribution37 jobs · 10 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
76%
CME allowance
34%
Relocation assistance
13%
Sign-on bonus
11%
Loan repayment
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.2
Better work-life than 50% of Urgent Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 339 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Davis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$745k
Typical market rent
$2,529/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About Sutter Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
No Minimum Time Commitment
EPIC EMR
Work-Life Balance