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Santa Rosa, California

Physician, Pulmonology (Santa Rosa, CA)

PulmonologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$448k-$482k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Opportunity Information

Pulmonary

Opportunity

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.

Location: Santa Rosa, CA

Highlights

  • General pulmonology
  • Option for inpatient pulmonary consultation at hospital adjacent to clinic
  • Outpatient clinic immediately adjacent to modern expanding hospital
  • Ambulatory based

Qualifications

  • Requirements
  • Board certified
  • 2-5 years of experience preferred, but not required
  • Transbronchial ultrasounds (EBUS)
  • Bronchoscopy preferred
  • Join Us and Enjoy

We Offer

  • Two year salary guarantee with opportunity to transition to production model after one year
  • Full benefit package
  • Relocation allowance
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Robust retirement program
  • Shareholder eligibility following 24 months of employment

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 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 physician will provide general pulmonology services in an outpatient setting with the option for inpatient pulmonary consultations. They will work within a multi-specialty group to deliver exceptional patient care in the Santa Rosa area.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Pulmonology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$465k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $420k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Pulmonology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 108 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Santa Rosa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$705k≈ 1.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,560/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sutter Health

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Sacramento, California
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
Relocation allowance
Full benefit package
Robust retirement program
Shareholder eligibility after 24 months