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Sutter Health
Santa Rosa, California

Physician, Family Medicine/Internal Medicine (Stony Circle)

Family MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$310k-$340k

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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 Physicians. New grads are welcome to apply!

Highlights

Innovative long-term compensation model that aims to compensate all aspects of primary care work, not just productivity/wRVU generation

Dedicated block time during your workday for panel management (once your panel size is sufficiently large)

Inbasket Management Team

  • 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

Ability to Practice Full-spectrum Family Medicine

No inpatient responsibilities; hospitals provide inpatient support.

EPIC EMR

Join Us and Enjoy

Competitive Salary with Income Guarantee

  • Salary range: $310k-$340k depending on location and experience.
  • Benefits including paid CME, paid time-off, 401k Profit Sharing Plan, 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
  • $2,000 monthly stipend for residents who commit to hire (maximum 12 months).
  • Shareholder status eligibility after 2 years of employment

Organization Details

Like the majestic redwoods that surround us, we rise tall above the fog. Our roots interconnect us with our colleagues, patients and neighbors. Our branches bend to withstand the strongest of storms. Our bark is our culture - strongest when shared - protecting our core from disease, fire and division.

Together we grow as the pinnacle of healthcare, cultivating a healthy ecosystem wherever we serve. Stronger together than we could ever be alone. We are Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods.

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 full-spectrum family medicine care in an outpatient setting within a collaborative, physician-led environment. Manage patient panels effectively using dedicated block time and support from an inbasket management team.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine. New graduates are encouraged to apply for this full-time position.

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical documentationOutpatient care

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

Sutter Health ranks #10 of 22 employers hiring Family Medicine on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 42% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

What does the Family Medicine market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$310k–$340kFamily Medicine median $303k (middle half $270k–$325k)427 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$294k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in California367 active2,665 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 42% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Family Medicine pay trend−3.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sutter Health#10 of 22 for payTop Employers work-life index
Implied production pay~$427k$50/wRVU × 8,530 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule; as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Family Medicine Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 35 employers
15
<$340k
20
$340k-365k
8
$365k-390k
3
$390k-415k
4
$415k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

41 jobs · 35 employers
401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
66% this job
CME allowance
63% this job
Relocation assistance
51% this job
Loan repayment
41% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physician

MedCap Health · Richmond, Virginia

$250k-$500k
#2

Internal Medicine PhysicianContract

Skilled Wound Care · Stockton, California

$250k-$500k
#3

Family Medicine Physician

$200k-$500k
#4

Primary Care Physician w/ Managed Care exp (Open comp.)

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+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,648 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

Competitive salary with income guarantee
Paid CME
Paid time off
401k Profit Sharing Plan
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
Phone reimbursement

Living in Santa Rosa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$704k≈ 2.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,582/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
107.8
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 · Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.