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Folsom, California

Physician, Pediatrics (Folsom, CA)

PediatricsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Opportunity Information

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a BE/BC Pediatrician to join our dynamic team in Folsom, CA.

Join a warm, collegial pediatric team dedicated to outstanding child‑centered care. We’re seeking a Pediatrician who is passionate about children’s health, enjoys the full spectrum of bread‑and‑butter pediatrics, and thrives in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Why You’ll Love This Role

A Cohesive, Supportive Group: Become part of a team that truly works well together—open communication, shared decision‑making, and a strong culture of respect are at the heart of how we practice. You’ll feel supported from day one.

Bread‑and‑Butter Pediatrics You Enjoy: Provide high‑quality outpatient care for newborns through adolescents, with a balanced mix of well‑child visits, sick visits, and routine pediatric concerns.

Easy Access to Pediatric Specialists: You’ll work closely with a network of pediatric subspecialists who are engaged, approachable, and committed to coordinated care.

Flexible Scheduling Options: We understand the importance of work life balance: Enjoy flexible schedules designed to support both excellent patient care and provider well‑being.

  • What You’ll Do
  • Deliver comprehensive primary care for infants, children, and adolescents
  • Manage day‑to‑day pediatric conditions in a supportive, well‑resourced practice
  • Collaborate closely with pediatric specialists and multidisciplinary teams
  • Build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and families
  • Contribute to a practice that prioritizes compassion, quality, and teamwork

Qualifications

  • We’re Looking For Someone Who
  • Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatrician
  • Is passionate about pediatric medicine and child wellness
  • Values collaboration within a cohesive, highly supportive group
  • Communicates with empathy and clarity
  • Enjoys practicing broad, general pediatrics
  • Is committed to delivering excellent, patient‑centered care
  • Join Us and Enjoy
  • Flexible schedule
  • Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000
  • Relocation assistance of up to $20,000 for qualified applicants
  • Stipend up to $3,000 per month while in residency for up to 24 months
  • Forgivable Loan $200,000
  • Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance
  • Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
  • Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match
  • CME allowance
  • 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

Folsom is a dynamic city with a unique mixture of sophistication, historic insight and ceaseless energy. Ideally located between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe and close to the Sierra Foothill wine country, Folsom could be described as the Mecca of Northern California outdoor recreation.

Folsom has an abundance of recreation for all ages from water sports such as kayaking, water skiing and sailing to an expansive network of bicycle and hiking trails that meander along the American River Parkway.

The city is home to corporations such as Intel and Kikkoman Foods, who believe the quality of life for their employees and the resources needed for business success is outstanding. Its great shopping, restaurant and an excellent school system makes it an ideal location to raise a family.

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

Provide comprehensive primary care for infants, children, and adolescents, including well-child and sick visits. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of pediatric specialists to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Newborn careAdolescent careMedical documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Pediatrics (Folsom, 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 10% in Pediatrics — ranked against 724 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

In California, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$261k (76 salary observations; 271 listings), vs ~$241k nationally (357 salary observations; 2,207 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 50% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.9 / 10 · top 10% in pediatricsranked against 724 Pediatrics listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPediatrics median $275k (middle half $254k–$300k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$261k median in California$241k nationally (+8%)76 state / 357 national salary observations
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in California110 active727 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 23% remote · 50% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$20k sign-on · $200k loan repaymentCalifornia physician listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 28% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Pediatrics hiring demand#9 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 45 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 236 postings, 246 closed
New Pediatrics listings1,151 in the last 30 days751 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+6.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (724 Pediatrics listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Pediatrician Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

17 jobs · 11 employers
8
<$265k
1
$285k
4
$295k-325k
3
$325k-355k
1
$373k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
47% this job
Sign-on bonus
24% this job
Loan repayment
24% this job
Relocation assistance
18% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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UnitedHealth Group · Tampa, Florida

$249k-$373k
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Pediatrician - Reliant Medical Group

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$204k-$346k
#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Pediatrics listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 724 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sutter Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Sign-on bonus up to $20,000
Relocation assistance up to $20,000
Stipend up to $3,000 per month while in residency
Forgivable loan $200,000
Zero-cost medical insurance
Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
100% 401(k) match

Living in Folsom

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$654k
Typical market rent
$2,667/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.