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Sacramento, California

Physician, Endocrinology (Sacramento, CA)

EndocrinologyNo callFull-Time

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

  • Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a BE/BC Endocrinologist to join our dynamic team in Sacramento, CA.
  • Turn-key opportunity to build a practice quickly
  • Join a team of endocrinologists to collaborate with
  • Enjoy the resources of a thriving multi-specialty group and integrative health system
  • Practice flexibility and autonomy – Option to work 4 days a week
  • Clinic-based practice - No inpatient call

Qualifications

  • Board eligible/Board certified
  • Join Us and Enjoy
  • Sign-on bonus up to $50,000
  • $200,000 forgivable loan.
  • Generous compensation with bonus potential
  • Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance
  • Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
  • Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match
  • Relocation assistance of up to $20,000 for qualified applicants CME allowance
  • Robust retirement program
  • Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
  • A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle

Organization Details

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is a vibrant and talented community committed to delivering safe, affordable and high-quality care. Our multi-specialty medical group is comprised of over 1,600 clinicians practicing in seven counties in northern California, most within a 50-mile radius of Sacramento.

SMG contains primary care and specialty Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians -- nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives, licensed clinical social workers and licensed marriage and family therapists, who make up about 20% of our group.

Our clinicians not only excel in clinical practice but are also actively engaged in teaching, research, leadership, community outreach, and volunteer work. SMG has earned both local and national recognition for excellence in patient care and experience.

Community Information

Sacramento, the capital city of California, offers an exceptional quality of life that makes it a great place to live. One of the standout features of Sacramento is its vibrant food scene.

Known as the "Farm-to-Fork Capital," the city boasts a plethora of restaurants, farmers' markets, and food festivals that celebrate fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.

This culinary richness is complemented by a strong sense of community, where residents enjoy a variety of local events, cultural festivals, and community activities that foster a warm and inclusive atmosphere.

Additionally, Sacramento's strategic location provides easy access to some of California's most popular destinations.

Just a short drive away, you can find yourself in the bustling city of San Francisco, enjoying the world-class wine country of Napa Valley, or experiencing the stunning natural beauty of Lake Tahoe, which offers both winter sports and summer recreational activities.

The city's proximity to diverse landscapes means residents can easily enjoy the snow-capped mountains, scenic coastlines, and lush forests. Sports enthusiasts in Sacramento also have much to cheer about. The city is home to the Sacramento Kings, an NBA team that brings exciting basketball action to the Golden 1 Center.

Moreover, the recent relocation of the Oakland A's to Sacramento has added another layer of excitement for baseball fans. With its rich cultural scene, convenient location, and passionate sports culture, Sacramento truly stands out as a dynamic and desirable place to live.

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 join a team of endocrinologists to provide high-quality, clinic-based care in a multi-specialty group setting. The role involves collaborating with other clinicians to deliver safe and effective patient treatments.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

EndocrinologyMulti-specialty collaboration

Endocrinology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Endocrinology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Endocrinology (Sacramento, CA) at Sutter Health a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Endocrinology — ranked against 304 active Endocrinology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Top Endocrinologist Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution11 jobs · 10 employers

2
<$275k
3
$275k-300k
3
$300k-325k
1
$340k
2
$350k+

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution11 jobs · 10 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physician - Endocrinology

Sanford Health · Bemidji, Minnesota

$400k
#2

Physician- Endocrinology: BMG Golden Triangle

Baptist · Columbus, Mississippi

$280k–$350k
#3

Endocrinologist - West Fresno CHC

$315k-$340k
#4

Physician: Endocrinology Oncology - Tinley Park, IL

$250k-$320k
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.9
Better work-life than 80% of Endocrinology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 304 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

Living in Sacramento

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k
Typical market rent
$2,056/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
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 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sutter Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus up to $50,000
$200,000 forgivable loan
Generous compensation with bonus potential
Zero-cost medical insurance
Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
100% 401(k) match
Relocation assistance up to $20,000
CME allowance