Physician, Urgent Care (Rocklin, CA)
Listed compensation
$200k-$400k
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Job Description
Opportunity Information
Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a BE/BC Urgent Care Physician to join our dynamic team in Rocklin, CA.
Qualifications
- Board certified/Board eligible
- Join Us and Enjoy
- Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000
- Relocation assistance of up to $20,000 for qualified applicants
- Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance
- Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
- Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match
- CME allowance
- Robust retirement
- 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
Rocklin, a charming city in California's Placer County, is an ideal place to live, offering a blend of suburban comfort and proximity to some of the state's most iconic attractions. Its prime location means that residents can easily access major tourist destinations such as San Francisco, Napa Valley, and Lake Tahoe.
This makes weekend getaways to explore the vibrant city life, world-renowned wine country, and stunning mountain landscapes both convenient and appealing.
Whether it's enjoying the snowy slopes in winter, the serene beaches along the Pacific Ocean, or the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains, Rocklin provides a perfect base for year-round outdoor adventures. In addition to its strategic location, Rocklin boasts a welcoming community and a high quality of life.
The city is known for its excellent schools, well-maintained parks, and a variety of recreational activities that cater to families and individuals alike. Community events and local amenities further enhance the living experience, fostering a strong sense of belonging among residents.
With its safe neighborhoods, robust local economy, and the natural beauty that surrounds it, Rocklin truly stands out as a great place to call home.
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 high-quality urgent care services to patients within the Sutter Medical Group network. They will engage in clinical practice while contributing to the group's commitment to safe and effective patient care.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Urgent Care — Physician Career Context
Of the 41 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 85% have no call, 71% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $271k 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 7.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Urgent Care (Rocklin, CA) at Sutter Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Urgent Care — ranked against 346 active Urgent Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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