Sutter Health - Bay Area logo
Sutter Health - Bay Area
Novato, California

Physician, Endocrinology (Novato & Santa Rosa, CA)

EndocrinologyFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 5mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Opportunity Information

Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods (SMGR) is seeking a full-time Endocrinologist to join our established and growing practice of 6 clinicians (4 endocrinologists and 2 Nurse practitioners).

Location: Novato, California

Practice Highlights

  • Outpatient-only endocrinology practice (no inpatient responsibilities)
  • Busy referral network supported by a strong primary care base
  • Integrated EMR (EPIC)
  • Collaborative team environment with experienced support staff, including on-site dietitian and diabetes educator
  • Teaching opportunities with family medicine residents
  • Research opportunities available

Qualifications

  • Board Certified/Board Eligible in Endocrinology
  • Fellowship Trained in Endocrinology
  • Strong clinical skills and commitment to high-quality patient care
  • Interest in teaching and/or research a plus

Join Us and Enjoy

  • Competitive salary with income guarantee
  • Shareholder eligibility following 24-months of employment
  • Benefits including paid CME, paid time-off, pension plan and 401(k), phone stipend, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Malpractice and tail insurance coverage
  • Relocation allowance and sign-on bonus

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 150 clinicians, including physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants 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

The city of Novato is located Marin County, across the Golden Gate straight from San Francisco. Novato has more than 3,600 acres of open space, making it a haven for hiking and mountain biking. The views from the 1,558-foot-high Mt. Burdell are outstanding.

Novato has two public golf courses and a network of 27 oak-studded parks. Stafford Lake Park, a 139-acre expanse is a major attraction for visitors and residents who enjoy fishing, hiking, biking or day camping.

At the Pacheco Ranch Winery, the oldest land grant property in California, visitors can observe how grapes are grown and enjoy fine California wine tasting. Novato's recently restored Grant Avenue has made downtown Novato a welcoming place for visitors and residents to shop and dine.

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 outpatient endocrinology care within a collaborative team environment supported by a strong primary care base. Engage in teaching opportunities with family medicine residents and pursue available research opportunities.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Medical ResearchEpic EMR

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).

Of the 50 active Endocrinology listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% are remote, 10% have no call, 20% require no weekends.

What does the Endocrinology market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in endocrinologyranked against 358 Endocrinology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedEndocrinology median $300k (middle half $275k–$328k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Endocrinology listings in California51 active364 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 78% remote · 10% no call · 20% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusCalifornia physician listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 27% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Endocrinology hiring demand#28 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 43 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 66 postings, 48 closed
New Endocrinology listings129 in the last 30 days73 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Endocrinology pay trend−13.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (358 Endocrinology 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.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Endocrinology (Novato & Santa Rosa, CA) at Sutter Health - Bay Area a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Endocrinology — ranked against 358 active Endocrinology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Endocrinologist Jobs

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

11 jobs
4
<$275k
3
$275k-300k
1
$320k
1
$345k
2
$350k+

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

12 jobs
0
1-2
0
3-4
2
5-6
9
7-8
1
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Endocrinologist | Las Vegas

UnitedHealth Group · Las Vegas, Nevada

$227k-$374k
#2

Clinic Physician - Endocrinologist

Community Health Centers of America · Sacramento, California

$250k-$350k
#3

Physician, Endocrinology

$300k-$345k
#4

Physician: Endocrinology - Tinley Park, IL

$250k-$320k
+ 10 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Endocrinology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 358 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Sutter Health - Bay Area logo

About Sutter Health - Bay Area

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

Benefits & Perks

Income guarantee
Shareholder eligibility
Paid CME
Paid time-off
Pension plan
401(k)
Phone stipend
Life insurance

Living in Novato

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$979k
Typical market rent
$3,969/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
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.

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