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Sutter Health - Bay Area
San Francisco, California

Physician, Interventional Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Critical Care MedicineFull-Time

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Interventional Pulmonologist to join our growing pulmonary and critical care team in San Francisco.

This position offers a unique opportunity to help build and expand a comprehensive Interventional Pulmonology program within an integrated, multidisciplinary care model. While this role provides the opportunity to grow Interventional Pulmonology services, candidates should expect to maintain a significant and active Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care practice.

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in the full spectrum of interventional pulmonology care, including advanced diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy, pleural disease management, and complex airway interventions. Physicians with interests in program development, teaching, research, and innovation are encouraged to apply.

  • Practice Highlights
  • Combination of Interventional Pulmonology, Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care practice
  • Active inpatient and outpatient Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care responsibilities in addition to Interventional Pulmonology procedures
  • Opportunity to develop and grow a comprehensive Interventional Pulmonology program

Access to an Advanced Procedural Platform, Including

  • Robotic navigational bronchoscopy
  • Cone-beam CT imaging
  • Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)
  • Bronchoscopic tumor ablation
  • Endobronchial valve therapy

Medical Thoracoscopy

  • Multidisciplinary collaboration with Thoracic Surgery, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Radiology, and Hospital Medicine. Physicians with interests in research, program development, teaching, innovation, and clinical scholarship are encouraged to apply
  • Fully integrated Epic EMR
  • Robust nursing and clinical support, with advanced practice providers integrated into the care team
  • Participation in quality improvement, program development, and clinical innovation initiatives

A 'privademic' practice model combining physician-led clinical practice with teaching, research opportunities, and academic engagement

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Interventional Pulmonology with completion of an ACGME-accredited Interventional Pulmonology fellowship
  • Eligible for unrestricted California medical licensure
  • DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate (CSRC)
  • Additional certifications as required by the department

Join Us and Enjoy

Sutter West Bay Medical Group provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your professional growth, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

  • Medical Coverage: Begins on day one, with multiple plan options starting as low as $0-$50 per month; includes coverage for domestic partners
  • Dental & Vision: 100% employer-paid coverage
  • Retirement: 8% employer-funded profit-sharing contribution up to IRS maximums, no employee contribution required
  • Malpractice Insurance: Tail coverage included
  • Continuing Medical Education: $6,000 annual CME allowance
  • Relocation & Support: Relocation assistance and access to professional development resources
  • Technology: Fully integrated EPIC EMR across both clinic and hospital settings
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for teaching, research, innovation, mentorship, leadership, and community engagement

Organization Details

Why Sutter Health and Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG)

Sutter Health offers a uniquely physician-aligned environment, large enough to support innovation and investment, yet local enough to preserve the autonomy, relationships, and purpose that matter to clinicians.

SWBMG is a premier multi-specialty medical group made up of nearly 500 clinicians practicing in the greater San Francisco service area. SWBMG works in partnership with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation (SPMF), a non-profit organization providing care through its affiliation with SWBMG.

Physicians work as a team to provide patient-focused care that encourages a sense of teamwork. SPMF provides physicians with an administrative infrastructure, allowing physicians to focus on patient care.

Why This Matters for You

  • Joining Sutter means more than stepping into a role. It's an opportunity to:
  • Help build and grow a leading Interventional Pulmonology program
  • Practice in a system investing heavily in innovation, technology, and growth
  • Contribute to expanding access to world-class pulmonary, critical care, and interventional pulmonology services in San Francisco
  • Develop your career within a collaborative, physician-led environment

Be Part of What's Next

If you're looking to combine meaningful clinical work with innovation and growth, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

Community Information

Living in San Francisco

San Francisco offers a unique combination of professional opportunity, intellectual energy, and quality of life for physicians drawn to innovation and impact.

As a global hub for healthcare innovation, life sciences, and research, the city attracts forward-thinking clinicians and collaborators shaping the future of medicine. Its strong academic environment and commitment to equity and access create a compelling setting for advancing healthcare.

Outside of work, San Francisco offers an exceptional lifestyle, with world-class dining, arts, and culture alongside easy access to Northern California's natural beauty, from coastal trails to wine country. The region's diverse communities support both personal fulfillment and professional growth.

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 comprehensive pulmonary and critical care services while building and expanding an interventional pulmonology program. Responsibilities include performing advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and participating in multidisciplinary care, research, and teaching initiatives.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Clinical research

Critical Care Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Critical Care Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 78% have no call, 30% require no weekends.

Critical Care Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.1% 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)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
69% this job
CME allowance
50% this job
Sign-on bonus
23%
Relocation assistance
23% this job
Loan repayment
15%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Critical Care Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 204 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.74M
Typical market rent
$4,682/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
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.

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

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About Sutter Health - Bay Area

Hospitals and Health Care
Palo Alto, CA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Coverage starting day one
Dental & Vision 100% employer-paid
8% employer-funded profit-sharing retirement contribution
Malpractice Insurance with tail coverage
$6,000 annual CME allowance
Relocation assistance
Fully integrated EPIC EMR