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Santa Barbara, California

Physician, Internal Medicine (Santa Barbara, CA)

Internal MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$300k-$380k

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

Practice Exceptional Medicine in One of California's Most Desirable Coastal Communities!

Sansum Clinic, part of Sutter Health, is seeking a Internal Medicine Physician to join our highly respected, physician-led, multi-specialty medical group in beautiful Santa Barbara, California.

This is an opportunity to build a rewarding outpatient practice while enjoying the resources of one of the region's premier healthcare organizations. You'll care for patients across all stages of life in a collaborative environment supported by specialists, advanced imaging, laboratory services, and an integrated electronic health record.

Whether you are an experienced physician or a graduating resident, you'll find the support, stability, and work-life balance needed to build a long-term career while living in one of the most sought-after communities on the West Coast.

  • Compensation & Financial Incentives
  • $300,000 - $380,000 annual base salary
  • One year income guarantee
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Productivity incentives
  • PSLF-eligible employer
  • Additional Financial Support
  • Home Loan Assistance Program
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Relocation assistance
  • Covered licensure, DEA, and board certification fees
  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • CME allowance and paid CME time
  • Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
  • Disability coverage
  • Generous paid time off
  • 401(k) with profit sharing
  • Retirement planning resources

Qualifications

  • MD or DO with Directly Related Experience in Internal Medicine
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
  • Perform Typical Primary Care Procedures
  • DEA Certificate
  • Eligible to Work in the United States
  • CA Licensure or the Ability to Obtain CA Licensure
  • Exceptional Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Join Us and Enjoy
  • 100% outpatient Internal Medicine
  • Established patient panel with strong community demand
  • Collaborative multispecialty support
  • Integrated care model with shared Epic EHR
  • Dedicated Medical Assistant support
  • Physician-focused culture that values quality care and work-life balance
  • Opportunity to serve a diverse patient population while building lasting relationships

Organization Details

At Sansum Clinic, part of Sutter Health, you'll join a collaborative team of physicians and healthcare professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. We foster a supportive, patient-centered environment where providers have the resources, technology, and multidisciplinary support needed to thrive. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact while building a rewarding career, we invite you to explore opportunities with our growing organization.

Community Information

Santa Barbara offers an exceptional quality of life along California's Central Coast, combining coastal beauty, a vibrant community, and year-round outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy easy access to pristine beaches, scenic hiking and biking trails, award-winning wineries, and a diverse culinary scene.

Known for its Mediterranean climate and abundant sunshine, Santa Barbara provides the perfect balance between professional fulfillment and personal well-being. Families are drawn to the area's excellent schools and welcoming neighborhoods, while outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the endless opportunities for recreation just minutes from home.

Conveniently located with access to a regional airport and less than two hours from Los Angeles, Santa Barbara delivers the advantages of a coastal community with easy connectivity to major metropolitan areas.

Whether you're seeking a place to grow your career, raise a family, or enjoy an active lifestyle, Santa Barbara offers the rare opportunity to live and practice medicine in one of California's most desirable communities.

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 outpatient internal medicine care to a diverse patient population within a collaborative, multispecialty environment. Responsibilities include performing primary care procedures and utilizing an integrated electronic health record system to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Clinical diagnosticsElectronic health recordsMultidisciplinary collaborationMedical proceduresPatient management

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

Sutter Health ranks #11 of 26 employers hiring Internist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 38% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Internal Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$300k–$380kInternal Medicine median $316k (middle half $290k–$325k)24 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$307k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Internal Medicine listings in California185 active1,300 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 38% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · loan repaymentCalifornia Physician listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 27% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Sutter Health#11 of 26 for payTop Employers work-life index
Implied production pay~$538k$53/wRVU × 10,160 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 Internist Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 39 employers
13
<$325k
11
$325k-350k
13
$350k-375k
9
$375k-400k
4
$400k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

43 jobs · 39 employers
401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
72% this job
Sign-on bonus
65% this job
Relocation assistance
51% this job
Loan repayment
42% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Internal Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,307 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

Sign-on bonus
Productivity incentives
PSLF-eligible employer
Home Loan Assistance Program
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Relocation assistance
Covered licensure, DEA, and board certification fees
Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Living in Santa Barbara

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.90M≈ 6.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,642/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.8
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 Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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