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Physician, Rheumatology (Fairfield)

RheumatologyNo call

Compensation

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Opportunity Information

  • Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a BE/BC Rheumatologist to join our dynamic team in Fairfield, CA.
  • Turn-key opportunity to build a practice quickly
  • Join a team of rheumatologists to collaborate with
  • Enjoy the resources of a thriving multi-specialty group and integrative health system
  • Practice flexibility and autonomy – Option to work 4 days a week
  • Clinic-based practice - No inpatient call

Qualifications

  • Board eligible/Board certified
  • Join Us and Enjoy
  • Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000
  • Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match
  • Relocation assistance of up to $20,000 for qualified applicants
  • Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance
  • Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
  • CME allowance
  • Robust retirement
  • Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
  • A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle

Organization Details

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is a vibrant and talented community committed to delivering safe, affordable and high-quality care. Our multi-specialty medical group is comprised of over 1,600 clinicians practicing in seven counties in northern California, most within a 50-mile radius of Sacramento.

SMG contains primary care and specialty Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians -- nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives, licensed clinical social workers and licensed marriage and family therapists, who make up about 20% of our group.

Our clinicians not only excel in clinical practice but are also actively engaged in teaching, research, leadership, community outreach, and volunteer work. SMG has earned both local and national recognition for excellence in patient care and experience.

Community Information

Fairfield, formally incorporated as a city in 1903, is a thriving community that represents a diverse, bustling economy in the heart of Solano County. It is located midway between the San Francisco and Sacramento metropolitan areas, and is a short 30 minute drive to Napa Valley.

The city's location, excellent quality of life, reasonably priced properties and close proximity to many of Northern California's attractions make Fairfield an enjoyable place for families to work and live. Activities include outdoor recreation such as biking, fishing, hiking and sailing. Fairfield is also home to the Jelly Belly Factory.

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 join a dynamic team of rheumatologists to provide high-quality, clinic-based care in a multi-specialty group setting. The role involves collaborating with other clinicians and utilizing advanced practice technology to deliver patient-centered services.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

RheumatologyMulti-specialty collaboration

Rheumatology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Rheumatology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Rheumatology (Fairfield) at Sutter Health a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Rheumatology — ranked against 158 active Rheumatology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, flexible scheduling.

Top Rheumatologist Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution7 jobs · 5 employers

1
$327k
4
$350k-375k
1
$375k
1
$420k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution7 jobs · 5 employers

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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 | Unity Health

$224k-$371k
#4

Rheumatologist | Reliant Medical Group

$224k-$371k
+ 5 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 7.5
Among the best 10% of Rheumatology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 158 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • On-site
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About Sutter Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
401(k) match
Relocation assistance
Medical insurance
CME allowance
Retirement plan