Physician, Internal Medicine Program Director- (Oakland, CA)

2 months ago
United StatesFull TimeInternal Medicine
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Sutter Health - Bay Area as a Physician, Internal Medicine Program Director- (Oakland, CA) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • AND RESPONSIBILITIES Program Leadership Plans, organizes, leads, and develops program strategies, goals, and operations.
  • Meets ABIM, ACP, ACGME, The Joint Commission, and other required regulatory standards.
  • Supervises faculty, residents, and administrative staff in matters of recruitment, performance evaluation, compensation, disciplinary action, and development.

Requirements

  • life balance Malpractice tail coverage Relocation allowance Generous

Benefits & Compensation

  • life balance Malpractice tail coverage Relocation allowance Generous benefits package 401K, cash
  • balance retirement plan, HSA Organization Details Sutter East Bay Medical Group (SEBMG) Recognized for its excellence in compassionate, patient
  • Benefits are prorated to full

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Sutter Health - Bay Area as a Physician, Internal Medicine Program Director- (Oakland, CA).

Key Skills

Program LeadershipStrategic PlanningResident RecruitmentTrainingRetentionRegulatory ComplianceFaculty SupervisionPerformance EvaluationFiscal ManagementCurriculum OversightClinical TeachingQuality ImprovementPatient SafetyDirect Patient CareInterpersonal SkillsJudgment
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Physician, Internal Medicine Program Director- (Oakland, CA) position at Sutter Health - Bay Area includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Internal Medicine position at Sutter Health - Bay Area is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Internal Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $275k, with the typical range spanning $210k to $370k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Program Leadership, Strategic Planning, Resident Recruitment, Training, Retention, Regulatory Compliance, Faculty Supervision, Performance Evaluation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Internal Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Program Director directs all operations of the Internal Medicine Residency Program, including strategic planning for recruitment, training, and retention, while ensuring compliance with ABIM, ACGME, and institutional standards. This role involves significant administrative duties (.7 FTE) alongs...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, 401K, Cash-Balance Retirement Plan, HSA, Malpractice Tail Coverage, Relocation Allowance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Sutter Health - Bay Area

Hospitals and Health Care
Palo Alto, CA
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
401K
Cash-Balance Retirement Plan
HSA
Malpractice Tail Coverage
Relocation Allowance

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

2mo ago