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Santa Barbara, California

Physician, Rheumatology (Santa Barbara, Ca)

Rheumatology Top 25% in RheumatologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$300K - $350K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Opportunity Information

Sansum Medical Group Santa Barbara is seeking a board certified or board eligible Rheumatologist to join our growing team of experienced rheumatologists. This is an outstanding opportunity to practice in a collaborative, patient-centered environment, with a strong referral base. Our ideal candidate is committed to compassionate, team-based care and wants to live and work in a vibrant and family friendly community in coastal California.

Qualifications

  • Board certified or board eligible rheumatologist. MD or DO
  • Strong Skill Set in consultation and management of the full spectrum of rheumatologic conditions
  • DEA Certificate
  • Eligible to Work in the United States
  • CA Licensure or the Ability to Obtain CA Licensure
  • Exceptional Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Local travel to Solvang may be required
  • Join Us and Enjoy
  • Free Medical/Dental/Vision
  • CME Stipend
  • 1 MA Per Provider
  • Malpractice Insurance
  • Disability
  • Retirement: 401K & Profit Sharing
  • Annual Leave
  • Licensure/DEA/Board Exam Fees
  • PSLF Eligible
  • Assistance with student loan repayment
  • Home loan Program

Organization Details

We believe that Sansum is not just a workplace; it's a community where talented medical professionals work collaboratively to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Your skills and dedication can contribute significantly to our mission as we enhance our total hip and knee joint replacement program in our Foothill Ambulatory Surgery Center. The ideal candidate will have experience building a high quality and efficient program.

We look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to our growing family of healthcare professionals which includes over 50 primary care providers, 6 orthopods and over 200 clinicians representing various specialties within our multispecialty medical group. Together, let's create a healthier and happier future for our community.

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 Rheumatologist will provide expert consultation and management for the full spectrum of rheumatologic conditions within a collaborative, patient-centered environment. The role also involves contributing to the enhancement of the total hip and knee joint replacement program at the Foothill Ambulatory Surgery Center.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

RheumatologyPatient-centered careClinical managementJoint replacement program support

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Rheumatology (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 Rheumatology — ranked against 137 active Rheumatology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Rheumatology — Physician Career Context

Sutter Health ranks #9 of 10 employers hiring Rheumatologist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$325k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $294k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Rheumatologist Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution11 jobs · 10 employers

2
$300k
1
$327k
3
$350k
4
$360k-380k
1
$420k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution11 jobs · 10 employers

0
1-2
0
3-4
2
5-6
7
7-8
2
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physician - Rheumatology

Sanford Health · Bemidji, Minnesota

$420k
#2

Physician - Rheumatologist

Community Health Centers of America · Sacramento, California

$300k-$375k
#3

Rheumatologist Buffalo NY

$375k
#4

Rheumatologist-Optum

$224k-$371k
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.2
Higher than about 8 in 10 of 137 Rheumatology 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

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Sacramento, California
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Free Medical/Dental/Vision
CME Stipend
1 MA Per Provider
Malpractice Insurance
Disability
Retirement: 401K & Profit Sharing
Annual Leave
Licensure/DEA/Board Exam Fees