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Sutter Health - Bay Area
Novato, California

Physician, Family Medicine/Internal Medicine (Novato, CA)

Family MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$310k-$340k

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

Family Medicine / Internal Medicine Physician

Join Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods as a Board Certified/Board Eligible Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician, with opportunities ranging from part-time to full-time designed to support your ideal work-life balance. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Location: Novato, California

Highlights

Innovative long-term compensation model that aims to compensate all aspects of primary care work, not just productivity/wRVU generation

Dedicated block time during your workday for panel management (once your panel size is sufficiently large)

Inbasket Management Team

  • Multi-specialty group practice experience in an outpatient setting.
  • Physician-led, collaborative, and collegial environment with available mentorship, leadership and career development opportunities
  • Ambulatory practice with flexible hours for work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy work-life balance with flexible hours, including options ranging from part-time to full-time schedules to fit your lifestyle

Telehealth Opportunities: Expand your practice with telehealth capabilities, offering added flexibility and the ability to deliver care remotely

Ability to Practice Full-spectrum Family Medicine

No inpatient responsibilities: hospitals provide inpatient support.

EPIC EMR

Join Us and Enjoy

Competitive Salary with Income Guarantee

  • Salary range: $310k-$340k depending on location and experience.
  • Benefits including paid CME, paid time-off, 401k Profit Sharing Plan, phone stipend, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, health, dental, fertility, vision and pet insurance, identity protection
  • Malpractice and tail insurance coverage
  • Relocation allowance and sign-on bonus
  • Forgivable loan of $200,000 for mortgage/refinancing or loan repayment
  • $2,000 monthly stipend for residents who commit to hire (maximum 12 months).
  • Shareholder status eligibility after 24 months of employment

Organization Details

Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods

We are a multi-specialty medical group made up of over 150 clinicians, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants practicing in 24+ specialties throughout Sonoma County. Our organization is nationally recognized for excellence, with multiple awards for quality of care, innovation, and leadership.

At the heart of our success is a deeply rooted culture of collaboration, respect, and shared purpose. Clinicians within our group enjoy a collegial environment where teamwork, mentorship, and professional growth are actively encouraged. We foster a supportive atmosphere that values open communication, interdisciplinary cooperation, and a commitment to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care.

Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods is affiliated with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation, a not-for-profit health care organization providing operational and administrative support, including the latest technology, allowing physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

Community Information

Nestled in the rolling hills of northern Marin County, Novato is a vibrant and welcoming city of approximately 55,000 residents, located just 30 miles north of San Francisco and 20 miles east of the Pacific Ocean. Known for its blend of suburban charm and natural beauty, Novato offers a slower-paced lifestyle with easy access to urban amenities and Wine Country destinations like Sonoma and Napa Valley.

Located 10 minutes north of Novato, Petaluma offers a vibrant historic downtown and a thriving farm-to-table culinary scene deeply rooted in its agricultural heritage.

With local farms and ranches providing fresh, seasonal ingredients to celebrated restaurants Petaluma is a foodie destination that values quality of life, local craftsmanship, and a strong connection to its roots.

The Petaluma River serves as the city's scenic and recreational heart, offering activities like kayaking, paddleboarding, and birdwatching in the nearby wetlands.

Downtown, a vibrant arts and music scene thrives, with multiple galleries, live music venues like the historic Mystic Theatre, and regular events like the monthly 'Arts Alive' festival celebrating local talent.

Plus, with San Francisco less than 40 miles away, Petaluma is perfectly positioned for easy city access and seamless international travel.

Located 55 miles north of San Francisco and 20 minutes north of Novato, Santa Rosa is a warm and welcoming city of 174,000 residents, nestled in the heart of Sonoma County, which has a population of approximately 500,000. The region offers a unique blend of culture, natural beauty, and lifestyle amenities.

With over 400 wineries, 27 golf courses, hot air ballooning, hiking trails, spas, river sports, and world-class cuisine. Residents enjoy a professional symphony, excellent public and private schools, fantastic weather, and some of the most affordable housing in the Bay Area. Live and work where others only dream of visiting.

Just south of Novato in Marin County, you'll find a scenic stretch of Northern California that blends natural beauty with laid-back sophistication.

Towns like San Rafael, Larkspur, and Mill Valley offer charming downtowns, historic architecture, and easy access to hiking trails in Mount Tamalpais State Park and Marin Headlands. The area is known for its redwood groves, coastal views, and proximity to San Francisco via the Golden Gate Bridge.

With a mix of art galleries, organic eateries, and waterfront parks along the bay, southern Marin is a peaceful yet vibrant destination for both locals and visitors.

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 outpatient primary care as a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician, with the option to practice full-spectrum family medicine. Manage patient panels and inbasket work, and deliver care through in-person visits and telehealth; inpatient care is supported by hospitals.

Requirements

Applicants must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine; new graduates are encouraged to apply. The posting does not specify a required number of years of experience or a separate education credential.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Outpatient CareElectronic Health RecordsInterdisciplinary CollaborationClinical Mentorship

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 42% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Family Medicine market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · top 25% in family medicineranked against 2,605 Family Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$310k–$340kFamily Medicine median $315k (middle half $290k–$325k)31 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$294k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in California336 active2,601 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 42% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · $200k loan repaymentCalifornia physician listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 28% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Family Medicine hiring demand#10 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 857 postings, 907 closed
New Family Medicine listings2,242 in the last 30 days1,339 the 30 days before (+67%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Family Medicine pay trend+6.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Implied production pay~$427k$50/wRVU × 8,530 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,605 Family Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule, WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Family Medicine/Internal Medicine (Novato, CA) at Sutter Health - Bay Area a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,605 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Family Medicine Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 38 employers
18
<$320k
10
$320k-350k
13
$350k-380k
7
$380k-410k
2
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

49 jobs · 38 employers
401k / retirement match
78% this job
Sign-on bonus
63% this job
CME allowance
59% this job
Relocation assistance
45% this job
Loan repayment
31% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,605 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sutter Health - Bay Area

Hospitals and Health Care
Palo Alto, CA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid CME
Paid time-off
401k Profit Sharing Plan
Phone stipend
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Health, dental, fertility, vision and pet insurance
Identity protection

Living in Novato

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$979k≈ 3.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,969/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 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.