Medical Director, Primary Physician

Sutter Health

Jun 5, 2026

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Salary: $285k – $545k
Location: 18990 Coyote Valley Road Building B Unit 25-30, United States of America
Workplace: Onsite
Type: Full-time
Department: Healthcare
Seniority: Director
Experience: 5+ years
Education: PhD
Source: Workday

Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SLH-Sutter Lakeside Hospital

Position Overview:

Provides quality direct patient care and assists in the coordination of department services. Patient care may include evaluating, treating, care management, referral coordination and follow-up with specialists, and health education. This role provides training to medical staff and instructs and counsels patients.

Job Description:

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Collect, record and maintain patient information including medical history, reports and examination results.
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury.
Advise, patients, family and community members concerning treatment and prevention.
Examine patients or order, perform and/r interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical conditions and determine diagnoses.
Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.

EDUCATION:
Doctorate: Graduate of an accredited medical school
Other: Successful completion of a medical residency program.
Other: Successful completion of a medical internship program.

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
8 years recent relevant experience.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
MD-Doctor of Medicine Upon Hire
OR DO-Doctor of Osteopathy of California Upon Hire
CSRC-Controlled Substance Registered Certification (DEA) Upon Hire
Board eligible or Board certified in area of specialty Upon Hire

Guaranteed Salary
Relocation stipend
$100,000 Recruitment Bonus paid over 5 years
Benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
Robust retirement program
A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle

Organization Details

Sutter Lakeside Hospital is nestled in the beautiful mountain ranges of Lake County and is a 25-bed critical access hospital. The critical access designation by the federal government ensures access to healthcare services for residents of rural communities. Sutter Lakeside is the only trauma center and certified stroke center in Lake County and is accredited by The Joint Commission. Our clinicians are dedicated to providing the highest quality and most complete health care possible to the people in the communities we serve.

Community Information

The City of Lakeport in beautiful Lake County is located in the heart of Northern California’s wine country just north of the San Francisco Bay Area. Lakeport is located along the west shore of Clear Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake in California. Clear Lake is 68 square miles, offering premier boating and fishing experience. There is no shortage of other fun activities: hiking, biking, antiquing, off-roading, camping, bird watching, excellent restaurants, breweries, and wine tasting are some of the local activities. With over 30 wineries and 9,000+ acres of vineyards Lake County is one of the fastest-growing winemaking regions in America.

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.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

Occasionally

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $285,001.60 to $544,960.00 / annual salary

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

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Medical Director, Primary Physician

Description

Organization Details

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