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Santa Rosa, California

Physician, Addiction Medicine (Santa Rosa, CA)

Addiction MedicineNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$300k-$340k

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

Opportunity

Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods (SMGR) is seeking an enthusiastic, Addiction Medicine Physician to join the Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods (SMGR), a growing multispecialty group in beautiful Sonoma County.

The candidate will be joining a practice that includes one full-time Physiatrist and one full-time Addiction Medicine physician in an established and successful practice with plans to develop a full multidisciplinary service.

Location

  • Primary practice location in Santa Rosa, CA
  • Opportunities to work part-time in Rohnert Park, Petaluma, and Healdsburg, CA

Highlights

  • Full time is 35 hours of patient visit scheduled time per week
  • Busy practice with diverse patient population
  • Ambulatory pain management/addiction medicine practice
  • Ability to participate in Addiction Medicine Fellowship or Family Medicine Residency teaching
  • Flexibility for work and life balance
  • Integrated EMR (EPIC)
  • Close collaboration with Pallitative Care, Orthopedics, Neurology, and Physiatry
  • Opportunity to collaborate with new Behavioral Health practice, including Psychiatry

Qualifications

  • Board certified or eligible (ABPM)
  • Join Us and Enjoy
  • Competitive salary with income guarantee
  • Shareholder eligibility following 24-months of employment
  • Benefits including paid CME, paid time-off, pension plan and 401(k), phone stipend, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, health, fertility, dental, vision and pet insurance, identity protection
  • Malpractice and tail insurance coverage
  • Relocation allowance and sign-on bonus
  • Organization Details

Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods

We are a multi-specialty medical group made up of over 160 clinicians, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants practicing in 25+ 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 delivering 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

Located 55 miles north of San Francisco and 30 miles east of the Pacific Ocean, 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 north of Santa Rosa, Healdsburg is a picturesque town known for its vibrant downtown plaza, boutique shopping, and culinary excellence. Surrounded by three renowned wine regions—Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, and Russian River Valley—Healdsburg is a haven for wine lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The town features over 90 wineries, art galleries, and Michelin-starred restaurants, making it one of the most charming destinations in Wine Country.

Nearby Windsor offers a more relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Its Town Green serves as a community hub, hosting concerts, farmers’ markets, and seasonal festivals. Windsor is home to a growing number of wineries and breweries, and its proximity to the Russian River and scenic trails makes it ideal for outdoor recreation.

Further south, 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.

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 addiction medicine and ambulatory pain management services to a diverse patient population. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in teaching opportunities within the medical group.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical collaborationElectronic medical recordsCompassionate careMultidisciplinary service development

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Addiction Medicine (Santa Rosa, CA) at Sutter Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Addiction Medicine — ranked against 106 active Addiction Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

Addiction Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.7% 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 ~$320k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $289k 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 4.3this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Addiction Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 106 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Santa Rosa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$705k≈ 2.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,560/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
107.8
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 · Santa Rosa-Petaluma, 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

Competitive salary with income guarantee
Shareholder eligibility following 24-months of employment
Paid CME
Paid time-off
Pension plan
401(k)
Phone stipend
Life insurance