PAFMG - Physician, Internal Medicine (San Mateo, CA)
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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 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 in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Internal Medicine position at Sutter Health 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 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 supported by NPs and PAs, managing virtual in-basket support and fostering collaborative relationships with specialists across the organization. Responsibilities also include participating in leadership and committee work while actively promoting quality imp...
Benefits package: Forgivable Loan, Sign-on Bonus, Residency Stipend, Relocation Allowance, Guaranteed Salary, Incentive Production Bonus, Generous Benefits Package, Shareholder Eligibility. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (1)
Physician-led/owned (Values alignment ↓ burnout 64%)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Posted
2mo ago
Internal Medicine shortage = strong negotiating position
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