PAFMG - Physician, Geriatrics (Sunnyvale, CA)

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PAFMG - Physician, Geriatrics (Sunnyvale, CA) at Sutter Health - Bay Area a 7.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Geriatrics physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

This Geriatrics position at Sutter Health - Bay Area is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Geriatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $250k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $330k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Sutter Health - Bay Area lists compensation for this physician position at $270k to $300k annually.

This is approximately 14% above the national median for Geriatrics professionals, which is around $250k.

This position is based in Sunnyvale, California.

Key skills and qualifications: Geriatrics, BC/BE Certification, Post-acute Care, Long-term Patient Care, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Onsite Clinic Support, Primary Care Support, Specialty Support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Geriatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician will provide per-diem care to patients in post-acute and long-term settings within skilled nursing facilities. Responsibilities also include utilizing onsite clinic ancillary, primary care, and specialty support, with after-hour coverage managed by an MD Triage team.

Benefits package: Starting Salary $270,000-$300,000, Schedule Flexibility, Sabbaticals, Relocation Allowance, Guaranteed Salary, Generous Benefits Package, Shareholder-Eligible After Two Years, 401K. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.