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NorthBay Health
Fairfield, California

Physician, Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine - Napa (Fill Time)

Sleep MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$414k-$515k

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Job Description

At Northbay Health (Napa) the Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Physician provides comprehensive outpatient pulmonary and sleep medicine services, with a strong emphasis on the diagnosis and management of sleep-related disorders in an ambulatory setting. This position focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for adults with pulmonary and sleep conditions while collaborating with a multidisciplinary clinical team to optimize patient outcomes.

Location: Napa, Ca

Inpatient/Outpatient Responsibilities: Outpatient only

Daily Patient Census: Average 18-20 patients per day

Equipment/Resources: Access to state-of-the-art medical equipment and comprehensive resources

Provider Support: Collaborative team of physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive outpatient pulmonary and sleep medicine care to adult patients.
  • Diagnose and manage a broad range of pulmonary conditions including asthma, COPD, chronic cough, interstitial lung disease, and other respiratory disorders.
  • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat sleep disorders including obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, hypersomnia, restless leg syndrome, and circadian rhythm disorders.
  • Interpret and manage diagnostic testing including pulmonary function tests (PFTs), home sleep apnea testing (HSAT), polysomnography, and other pulmonary and sleep-related studies.
  • Manage PAP therapy, including CPAP and BiPAP treatment plans and compliance monitoring.
  • Collaborate with primary care providers, specialists, respiratory therapists, sleep technologists, and clinical staff to coordinate patient care.
  • Educate patients and families regarding pulmonary and sleep conditions, treatment plans, preventive care, and lifestyle modifications.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and complete medical documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR). EPIC
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical program development activities as appropriate
  • Collaborate with and supervise APPs to enhance patient care

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonary Disease.
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Sleep Medicine.
  • Active and unrestricted California medical license (or ability to obtain prior to employment).
  • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Physical Effort and Working Conditions

  • Attendance is an essential function of the job.
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine Physician (W2, 1.0 FTE)

Total compensation of $470,000 to $515,000+

  • Base salary of $414,117, plus production and quality incentives
  • Eligible for up to $10,000 sign-on bonus and up to $10,000 relocation
  • Eligible for retention bonuses starting in Year 2
  • Optional paid ICU shifts
  • $8,000 a year for CME and dues
  • Medical, dental and retirement savings plans

Interpersonal Skills and Values

Demonstrates NorthBay Health’s True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence. These values guide behavior, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality patient care.

Why NorthBay Health

NorthBay Health is an independent, nonprofit health system serving the Napa, Solano, and Yolo County regions. We are expanding access to care across our communities through two acute-care hospitals, including a Level II Trauma Center and a Level III NICU maternity unit, along with a cancer center, urgent care locations, and a growing network of primary and specialty care clinics.

We provide advanced services in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, orthopedics, surgery, and outpatient specialties. NorthBay Health is nationally recognized for quality care, including Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing and multiple U.S. News and World Report high performing recognitions.

We are committed to being the trusted healthcare partner of choice and offer an environment where employees can grow, contribute meaningfully, and support the health of our communities.

NorthBay Health Benefits Options

NorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package based on established eligibility requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, disability, and long-term care coverage, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement for eligible roles, professional development and training programs, Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, recognition programs, shift differentials, and market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance.

Compensation Structure

NorthBay Health uses a structured compensation framework. Staff-level positions use a step-based system (Steps 1–5) based on years of directly related experience, with Step 5 representing 20 or more years of experience in the role.

Manager level and above positions are paid a fixed annual base salary and are eligible for a variable incentive compensation plan. Physician compensation is structured based on specialty and role requirements.

Remote Work Disclosure

NorthBay Health is primarily an onsite organization due to the nature of healthcare. Some roles may allow hybrid or remote work based on business needs.

Remote work is not supported in Washington, Ohio, Wyoming, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or outside of the United States.

Notice to Recruitment Agencies

NorthBay Health utilizes a managed service provider (MSP) for agency partnerships and is not currently engaging external recruiting firms outside of established agreements. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or third-party candidate submissions. Please do not contact NorthBay Health employees, leaders, physicians, or hiring managers regarding recruitment or job postings.

More Information

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Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide comprehensive outpatient pulmonary and sleep medicine services to adult patients, including diagnosis and management of respiratory and sleep disorders. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and supervise Advanced Practice Providers.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Pulmonary medicineClinical documentationTeam collaboration

Sleep Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$465k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $420k 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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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution8 jobs

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 2.1
Below most Sleep Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 47 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Fairfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$528k≈ 1.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,389/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.5
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 · Vallejo, 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 NorthBay Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Fairfield, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
403(b) with Employer Match
CME Allowance ($8,000/year)
Sign-On Bonus ($10,000)
Relocation Assistance ($10,000)
Retention Bonuses