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Santa Barbara, California

Physician, Internal Medicine (Santa Barbara, CA)

Internal Medicine Top 25% in Internal MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$300K - $380K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Job Description

Opportunity Information

Practice Exceptional Medicine in One of California's Most Desirable Coastal Communities!

Sansum Clinic, part of Sutter Health, is seeking a Internal Medicine Physician to join our highly respected, physician-led, multi-specialty medical group in beautiful Santa Barbara, California.

This is an opportunity to build a rewarding outpatient practice while enjoying the resources of one of the region's premier healthcare organizations. You'll care for patients across all stages of life in a collaborative environment supported by specialists, advanced imaging, laboratory services, and an integrated electronic health record.

Whether you are an experienced physician or a graduating resident, you'll find the support, stability, and work-life balance needed to build a long-term career while living in one of the most sought-after communities on the West Coast.

  • Compensation & Financial Incentives
  • $300,000 - $380,000 annual base salary
  • One year income guarantee
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Productivity incentives
  • PSLF-eligible employer
  • Additional Financial Support
  • Home Loan Assistance Program
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Relocation assistance
  • Covered licensure, DEA, and board certification fees
  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • CME allowance and paid CME time
  • Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
  • Disability coverage
  • Generous paid time off
  • 401(k) with profit sharing
  • Retirement planning resources

Qualifications

  • MD or DO with Directly Related Experience in Internal Medicine
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
  • Perform Typical Primary Care Procedures
  • DEA Certificate
  • Eligible to Work in the United States
  • CA Licensure or the Ability to Obtain CA Licensure
  • Exceptional Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Join Us and Enjoy
  • 100% outpatient Internal Medicine
  • Established patient panel with strong community demand
  • Collaborative multispecialty support
  • Integrated care model with shared Epic EHR
  • Dedicated Medical Assistant support
  • Physician-focused culture that values quality care and work-life balance
  • Opportunity to serve a diverse patient population while building lasting relationships

Organization Details

At Sansum Clinic, part of Sutter Health, you'll join a collaborative team of physicians and healthcare professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. We foster a supportive, patient-centered environment where providers have the resources, technology, and multidisciplinary support needed to thrive. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact while building a rewarding career, we invite you to explore opportunities with our growing organization.

Community Information

Santa Barbara offers an exceptional quality of life along California's Central Coast, combining coastal beauty, a vibrant community, and year-round outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy easy access to pristine beaches, scenic hiking and biking trails, award-winning wineries, and a diverse culinary scene.

Known for its Mediterranean climate and abundant sunshine, Santa Barbara provides the perfect balance between professional fulfillment and personal well-being. Families are drawn to the area's excellent schools and welcoming neighborhoods, while outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the endless opportunities for recreation just minutes from home.

Conveniently located with access to a regional airport and less than two hours from Los Angeles, Santa Barbara delivers the advantages of a coastal community with easy connectivity to major metropolitan areas.

Whether you're seeking a place to grow your career, raise a family, or enjoy an active lifestyle, Santa Barbara offers the rare opportunity to live and practice medicine in one of California's most desirable communities.

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 comprehensive outpatient internal medicine care to patients across all stages of life within a collaborative, multispecialty environment. Utilize integrated electronic health records and work alongside specialists to deliver high-quality, patient-centered medical services.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Clinical proceduresMultispecialty collaborationDiagnostic imaging

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Internal Medicine (Santa Barbara, CA) at Sutter Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Internal Medicine — ranked against 1,159 active Internal Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

Sutter Health ranks #7 of 30 employers hiring Internist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 54% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 10,160 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $53 per wRVU — implying roughly $538k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

Top Internist Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 34 employers

18
<$335k
19
$335k-360k
6
$360k-385k
5
$385k-410k
2
$410k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks45 jobs · 34 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
62% this job
Sign-on bonus
60% this job
Relocation assistance
42% this job
Loan repayment
33% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physician

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$250k-$500k
#2

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$370k-$425k
#3

Primary Care Physician- Arvada

$300k-$400k
#4

Internal Medicine Physician - Optum CA - Torrence

$239k-$393k
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Higher than about 8 in 10 of 1,159 Internal Medicine listings

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

Living in Santa Barbara

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.91M≈ 6.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,692/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.8
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 Maria-Santa Barbara, 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

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

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
Productivity incentives
PSLF-eligible employer
Home Loan Assistance Program
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Relocation assistance
Covered licensure, DEA, and board certification fees
Medical, dental, and vision coverage