PAFMG - Physician, Internal Medicine (San Mateo, CA)

2 months ago
United States$280k–335kFull TimeInternal Medicine

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Your Market Position

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Salary Percentile82th percentile
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40% above median for Internal Medicine

Posted 62 days ago — employer likely flexible on terms

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Sutter Health - Bay Area as a PAFMG - Physician, Internal Medicine (San Mateo, CA) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of.

Requirements

  • $335,000 (Based on experience) $200,000 forgivable loan Generous sign
  • on bonus Residency stipend ($1,000/month for 12 months before start date) Relocation allowance Guaranteed salary for two years with incentive production bonus Generous

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary range: $280,000 to $335,000 annually.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers competitive compensation, student loan benefits. Work with Sutter Health - Bay Area in United States.

Key Skills

Internal MedicineTeam-based CareVirtual In-basket SupportCollaborative RelationshipsOnboardingMentorshipSchedule FlexibilityVideo VisitsPhysician Call ManagementQuality ImprovementLeadershipCommittee WorkBoard CertifiedBoard Eligible
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Position Insights

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Internal Medicine position at Sutter Health - Bay Area is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Internal Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $275k, with the typical range spanning $210k to $370k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Sutter Health - Bay Area lists compensation for this physician position at $280k to $335k annually.

This is approximately 12% above the national median for Internal Medicine professionals, which is around $275k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($280k–$335k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Internal Medicine, Team-based Care, Virtual In-basket Support, Collaborative Relationships, Onboarding, Mentorship, Schedule Flexibility, Video Visits. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Internal Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Physicians will engage in team-based care alongside Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, providing support through a virtual in-basket system and fostering collaborative relationships with specialists across the organization. Responsibilities include managing patient care with flexibility i...

Benefits package: Forgivable Loan, Sign-on Bonus, Residency Stipend, Relocation Allowance, Incentive Production Bonus, Generous Benefits Package, Shareholder Eligibility, PSLF Eligible. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Sutter Health - Bay Area

Hospitals and Health Care
Palo Alto, CA
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Benefits & Perks

Forgivable Loan
Sign-on Bonus
Residency Stipend
Relocation Allowance
Incentive Production Bonus
Generous Benefits Package
Shareholder Eligibility
PSLF Eligible

Protective Factors (1)

Physician-led/owned (Values alignment ↓ burnout 64%)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

2mo ago

high LeverageShortage

Internal Medicine shortage = strong negotiating position