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Antioch, California

Physician, Per Diem Anesthesiology (Antioch, CA)

AnesthesiologyIncludes callPer Diem

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Opportunity Information

Anesthesiologist - Sutter Delta Medical Center (Antioch, CA)

Sutter East Bay Medical Group (SEBMG)

Sutter East Bay Medical Group (SEBMG) is seeking a Board Eligible or Board Certified Anesthesiologist to join our collaborative and growing Anesthesia Division at Sutter Delta Medical Center in Antioch, California.

This opportunity is ideal for a mid-career physician seeking a balanced and rewarding practice environment within a smaller, community-based hospital. The position offers a supportive, collegial team, a predictable schedule, excellent benefits, and a two-year shareholder track with opportunities for future leadership within SEBMG.

Position Highlights

Diverse case mix: General Surgery, Orthopedics, GI, Urology, Podiatry, GYN, Robotics, occasional Thoracic and ENT.

  • No Trauma, Neuro, Vascular, Pediatrics, or OB cases
  • No in-hospital call requirements
  • Stable and collegial department with strong surgical and nursing support
  • Located in Antioch, offering convenient access to the East Bay and surrounding communities

Diverse case mix: General Surgery, Orthopedics, GI, Urology, Podiatry, GYN, Robotics, occasional Thoracic and ENT.

Qualifications

  • MD or DO with an active California Medical License (or in process)
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Organization Details

Sutter East Bay Medical Group

We are an industry leading, rapidly growing multi-specialty medical group made up of over 500 clinicians, including physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants practicing in 25+ specialties throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Our medical group is recognized for its excellence in compassionate, patient-centered care having received multiple awards for our quality, innovation and leadership.

Sutter East Bay Medical Group is affiliated with the Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation, a not-for-profit health care organization, providing operational and administrative support to our medical group, including the latest technology thereby allowing physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care

Community Information

Antioch is situated along the banks of the San Joaquin River in Northern California. Antioch is approximately 36 miles northeast of San Francisco.

Antioch has a rich history dating back to the mid-19th century when it was founded as a coal mining town Over the years, it has evolved into a diverse suburban community with a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial areas.

Antioch's economy has historically been tied to agriculture and mining, but it has diversified over the years.

Antioch is served by the Antioch Unified School District, which includes several elementary, middle, and high schools. The city offers various parks and recreational facilities for residents and visitors.

The Contra Loma Regional Park is a popular destination, providing opportunities for hiking, fishing, and picnicking. Prewett Family Park is a large community park with sports fields, playgrounds, and open spaces. Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserv provides hiking trails and historical mining sites.

Antioch is accessible by major highways, including Highway Public transportation options include buses and the Antioch-Pittsburg BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) extension, connecting the city to other parts of the Bay Area.

Antioch hosts a variety of community events and festivals throughout the year, bringing residents together for celebrations and entertainment. The city has a range of commercial establishments, shopping centers, and services to meet the needs of its residents.

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 collaborative Anesthesia Division at Sutter Delta Medical Center, providing anesthesia services across a diverse case mix including General Surgery, Orthopedics, GI, Urology, Podiatry, GYN, Robotics, and occasional Thoracic and ENT cases. The role involves working within a stable and collegial department with no in-hospital call requirements.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Collaboration

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 49 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 73% have no call, 69% require no weekends.

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).

Anesthesiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Per Diem Anesthesiology (Antioch, CA) at Sutter Health - Bay Area a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Anesthesiology — ranked against 768 active Anesthesiology listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.6this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Anesthesiology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 768 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Antioch

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$538k
Typical market rent
$2,851/mo
Residents’ average commute
42 min
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Excellent benefits
Two-year shareholder track
Predictable schedule
Supportive team