Physician, Family Medicine with OB (Santa Rosa, CA)
Listed compensation
$322k-$349k
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Job Description
Opportunity Information
- Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods is recruiting for full-time, Board Certified/Board Eligible Family Medicine with OB Physicians.
- New grads are welcome to apply!
- Location: Santa Rosa, California
Highlights
- Multi-specialty group practice experience in an outpatient setting.
- Physician-led, collaborative, and collegial environment with available mentorship, leadership and career development opportunities
- Ambulatory practice with flexible hours for work-life balance
- No inpatient responsibilities; hospitals provide inpatient support
EPIC EMR
- Qualifications
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
- Strong OB training in residency preferred
- OB Fellowship training preferred
- Family Medicine with OB experience preferred
- Join Us and Enjoy
Competitive Salary with Income Guarantee
- Salary range: $322k-$349k depending on location and experience.
- Benefits including paid CME, paid time-off, pension plan and 401(k), life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, Health, Dental, and Vision insurance and phone reimbursement.
- Malpractice and tail insurance coverage
- Relocation allowance and sign-on bonus
- Forgivable loan of $200,000 for mortgage/refinancing or loan repayment
- $1,000 monthly stipend for residents who commit to hire for a maximum 12 months.
- Shareholder status eligibility after 2 years of employment
Organization Details
We are a multi-specialty medical group made up of over 145+ clinicians, including physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistant practicing in 25+ specialties throughout the Sonoma County.
Our organization is nationally recognized for excellence with multiple awards for quality of care, innovation, and leadership.
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 friendly city of 170,000 within Sonoma County, population 500,000. You will enjoy a unique blend of culture with exceptional art, wine, food, and recreation.
Amenities include 400 wineries in Sonoma County, 27 golf courses, hot air ballooning, hiking, spas, river sports, and world-class cuisine. Sonoma County also has a professional symphony, excellent public and private schools, fantastic weather, and some of the most affordable housing in the Bay Area. You would live and work where others only dream of visiting.
Equal Opportunity Statement
** It is the policy of the Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods (SMGR) to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, age, medical condition, disability or status as a veteran or a disabled veteran.
We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within our service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of SMGR’s employment policies and practices.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive family medicine and obstetric care in an outpatient multi-specialty group setting. Collaborate with a team of clinicians to deliver high-quality patient care without inpatient responsibilities.
Certifications
Key Skills
Family 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 ~$336k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $303k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Sutter Health ranks #3 of 21 employers hiring Family Medicine on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · top 25% in family medicine | ranked against 2,605 Family Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $322k–$349k | Family Medicine median $300k (middle half $270k–$311k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$303k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Family Medicine listings in California | 336 active | 2,601 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · $200k loan repayment | California physician listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 28% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine hiring demand | #10 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 38 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 857 postings, 907 closed |
| New Family Medicine listings | 2,242 in the last 30 days | 1,339 the 30 days before (+67%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine pay trend | +6.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Sutter Health | #3 of 21 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Family Medicine with OB (Santa Rosa, CA) at Sutter Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,605 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.
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