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Sutter Health
Folsom, California

Physician, Gastroenterology, (Folsom, CA)

GastroenterologyIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$590K - $607K

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a BE/BC Gastroenterologist to join in our brand-new building in Folsom, CA in summer 2027

Qualifications

  • Board Eligible/Board Certified
  • Join Us and Enjoy
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Relocation assistance option available
  • Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance
  • Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
  • Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match
  • Robust retirement
  • CME allowance
  • 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

Folsom is a dynamic city with a unique mixture of sophistication, historic insight and ceaseless energy. Ideally located between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe and close to the Sierra Foothill wine country, Folsom could be described as the Mecca of Northern California outdoor recreation.

Folsom has an abundance of recreation for all ages from water sports such as kayaking, water skiing and sailing to an expansive network of bicycle and hiking trails that meander along the American River Parkway.

The city is home to corporations such as Intel and Kikkoman Foods, who believe the quality of life for their employees and the resources needed for business success is outstanding. Its great shopping, restaurant and an excellent school system makes it an ideal location to raise a family.

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 high-quality gastroenterology care within the Sutter Medical Group network. Responsibilities include clinical practice, patient care, and active engagement in research, teaching, and leadership initiatives.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$598k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $541k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.9this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Gastroenterology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 350 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Folsom

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$653k≈ 1.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,627/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
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 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, 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

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

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling options
Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance option
Excellent benefits including zero-cost medical insurance
Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
Award-winning 100% 401(k) match
Robust retirement
CME allowance