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Foster City, California

Physician, Internal Medicine - Foster City Medical Center

Internal MedicineNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$370k-$425k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumedWeekdays only

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Opportunity Information

Join Our Growing Team at Foster City Medical Center!

Foster City Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Primary Care Physician to join our dynamic team of providers which includes four physicians and one nurse practitioner. As a physician-owned and managed practice, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in both Primary Care and Urgent Care settings.

Located in the heart of Foster City—with a new location opening soon in Daly City—we serve communities across San Mateo County and beyond, including Redwood City, Burlingame, Belmont, Half Moon Bay, and more. Our mission is to promote health and wellness through collaborative care, offering specialized services in Women’s Health, Allergy Testing & Treatment, and more.

If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in your community and thrive in a supportive, growth-oriented environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Qualifications

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible Internal Medicine open to Family Medicine candidates.
  • Preferred Experience in Women’s Health (no OB)
  • Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply, especially those fluent in Mandarin
  • Join Us and Enjoy
  • Signing Bonus
  • Potential for yearly bonuses and earning range between $370K-$425K
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits – including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Work-Life Balance – no nights, and no weekends
  • Organization Details
  • About Mills-Peninsula Medical Group (MPMG)

Mills-Peninsula Medical Group is a well-established Independent Practice Association (IPA) comprised of over 200 experienced providers, with more than 25 years of service in the community. MPMG empowers independent physicians by connecting them to a robust, community-wide network of professional healthcare providers, facilitating the delivery of exceptional, accessible, and coordinated care.

As part of our commitment to supporting independent practices, MPMG provides resources and infrastructure to help member physicians thrive. This includes participation in managed care contracts, strategic business partnerships, and fiscal management of diverse revenue streams. Through innovation and the development of new business lines, MPMG is dedicated to ensuring the long-term success and sustainability of independent medical practices.

Community Information

Live Where Innovation Meets Tranquility

Nestled on the scenic San Francisco Peninsula, Foster City is a vibrant, waterfront community offering the perfect balance of suburban serenity and urban accessibility. With a population of approximately 33,000 residents, the city is just minutes from San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and three major airports, making it an ideal location for professionals seeking convenience, opportunity, and lifestyle.

A Hub for Healthcare & Innovation

Foster City is home to a growing network of healthcare providers, including primary care, urgent care, and specialty practices. Its proximity to leading biotech and pharmaceutical companies—such as Gilead Sciences, Visa, and Sony Interactive Entertainment—creates unique opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and career advancement in both clinical and research settings.

Exceptional Quality of Life

Outdoor Living - Enjoy over 20 parks, scenic lagoons, and the San Francisco Bay Trail, perfect for biking, jogging, and kayaking. Foster City’s natural beauty and recreational amenities promote a healthy, active lifestyle.

Community & Culture - Year-round events like the Arts & Wine Festival, Polynesian Festival, and Summer Concert Series foster a strong sense of community and cultural engagement.

Education Excellence - Foster City boasts top-rated public and private schools, known for strong STEM and arts programs. It’s an ideal environment for families seeking academic excellence and safe, nurturing surroundings.

Dining & Amenities - From cozy coffee shops to diverse restaurants and retail options, Foster City offers a wide range of amenities. Plus, you're just a short drive from the cultural hubs of San Francisco and Palo Alto.

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

Provide high-quality, patient-centered primary and urgent care to patients within the Foster City Medical Center network. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicians and nurse practitioners to promote health and wellness across the community.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical practiceMandarin fluency

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Internal Medicine - Foster City Medical Center 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 Internal Medicine — ranked against 1,347 active Internal Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

Sutter Health ranks #3 of 20 employers hiring Internist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 42% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Internal Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in internal medicineranked against 1,347 Internal Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$370k–$425kInternal Medicine median $316k (middle half $300k–$345k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$359k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Internal Medicine listings in California187 active1,354 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 42% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia physician listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $83k) · 28% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Internal Medicine hiring demand#3 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 579 postings, 472 closed
New Internal Medicine listings537 in the last 30 days353 the 30 days before (+52%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Internal Medicine pay trend+4.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sutter Health#3 of 20 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,347 Internal Medicine listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Internist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 37 employers
18
<$320k
10
$320k-350k
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$350k-380k
7
$380k-410k
2
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

49 jobs · 37 employers
401k / retirement match
78% this job
Sign-on bonus
63% this job
CME allowance
63%
Relocation assistance
49% this job
Loan repayment
33%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 6.4
Better work-life than 50% of Internal Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,347 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Sutter Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Signing Bonus
Potential for yearly bonuses
Relocation Assistance
Comprehensive Health Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan
Generous Paid Time Off
Work-Life Balance – no nights, and no weekends

Living in Foster City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.76M≈ 4.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,450/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.