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San Francisco, California

Physician, Urgent Care (San Francisco, CA)

Urgent CareNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$340k-$365k

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

Sutter West Bay Medical Group is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Urgent Care Physician to join a collaborative, physician-led team in San Francisco. This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a modern ambulatory urgent care setting supported by strong clinical and operational resources.

Position Highlights

Provide evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of non-emergent acute illnesses and minor injuries for patients ages 3 months and older across the lifespan

  • Perform and interpret diagnostic testing, including labs, EKGs, and imaging
  • Perform in-office procedures consistent with urgent care practice
  • Collaborate with and supervise Advanced Practice Clinicians in a team-based care model
  • Ensure timely referrals, escalation of care, and care coordination when needed
  • Practice within a highly respected, physician-led organization

Qualifications

  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school
  • Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency (Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or related specialty)
  • Board certified or board eligible
  • Urgent care, emergency medicine, or ambulatory acute care experience required

Join Us and Enjoy

Sutter West Bay Medical Group provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your professional growth, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

Medical Coverage: Begins on day one, with multiple plan options starting as low as $0–$50 per month; includes coverage for domestic partners

  • Dental & Vision: 100% employer-paid coverage
  • Retirement: 8% employer-funded profit-sharing contribution up to IRS maximums—no employee contribution required
  • Malpractice Insurance: Tail coverage including
  • Continuing Medical Education: $6,000 annual CME allowance
  • Relocation & Support: Relocation assistance and access to professional development resources
  • Technology: Fully integrated EPIC EMR across both clinic and hospital settings
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for teaching, research, innovation, mentorship, leadership, and community engagement
  • Organization Details
  • Why Sutter Health and Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG)

Sutter Health offers a uniquely physician‑aligned environment, large enough to support innovation and investment, yet local enough to preserve the autonomy, relationships, and purpose that matter to clinicians.

SWBMG is a premier multi-specialty medical group made up of over 400 physicians practicing in the greater San Francisco service area. SWBMG works in partnership with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation (SPMF), a non-profit organization providing care through its affiliation with SWBMG.

Physicians work as a team to provide patient-focused care that encourages a sense of teamwork. SPMF provides physicians with an administrative infrastructure, allowing physicians to focus on patient care.

Community Information

Living in San Francisco

San Francisco offers a unique combination of professional opportunity, intellectual energy, and quality of life for physicians drawn to innovation and impact.

As a global hub for healthcare innovation, life sciences, and research, the city attracts forward-thinking clinicians and collaborators shaping the future of medicine. Its strong academic environment and commitment to equity and access create a compelling setting for advancing healthcare.

Outside of work, San Francisco offers an exceptional lifestyle, with world-class dining, arts, and culture alongside easy access to Northern California’s natural beauty, from coastal trails to wine country. The region’s diverse communities support both personal fulfillment and professional growth.

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 evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for non-emergent acute illnesses and minor injuries in an urgent care setting. They will also supervise Advanced Practice Clinicians and ensure effective care coordination and referrals.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

EKG interpretationClinical supervision

Urgent Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 38 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 89% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$353k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $318k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Urgent Care market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in physician rolesranked against 22,510 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$340k–$365kUrgent Care median $588k (middle half $374k–$588k)19 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$318k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Urgent Care listings in California93 active338 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 89% no call · 63% no weekends38 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Physician listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 27% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,510 Physician roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Urgent Care (San Francisco, CA) at Sutter Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 22,510 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Top Urgent Care Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

31 jobs · 11 employers
6
<$340k
20
$350k
1
$415k
0
$420k-460k
4
$460k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
17%
CME allowance
17% this job
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
10% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physician - Emergency Medicine

Med America · Sacramento, California

$275k-$900k
#2

Remote Emergency Medicine Radiologist

Radiology Partners · Chicago, IL, United States

$550k-$650k
#3

Emergency Medicine Physician

$200k-$500k
#4

Emergency Medicine Physician | $460K + $75K Sign-On | Charleston, Illinois

$460K
+ 32 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.1
Better work-life than 50% of Urgent Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 336 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sutter Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical Coverage from Day One
100% Employer-Paid Dental & Vision
8% Employer-Funded Retirement Contribution
Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
$6,000 Annual CME Allowance
Relocation Assistance
EPIC EMR
Professional Development Opportunities

Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.77M≈ 5.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,784/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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