Sutter Health·Lakeport, California
The physician provides quality direct patient care, including evaluating and treating patients, managing care, and coordinating referrals. Additionally, they are responsible for training medical staff and educating patients about health.
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Sutter Health is seeking a BE/BC Family Medicine Physician to join our collegial and dedicated team at Sutter Lakeside Hospital, located in the beautiful mountain ranges of Lake County. This is an excellent opportunity to practice in a supportive, patient centered environment with a strong emphasis on quality care and work life balance.
Provide comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages in an outpatient clinic setting.
Perform routine health maintenance visits, physical exams, and preventive screenings.
Diagnose and manage acute illnesses (e.g., infections, minor injuries) and chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, asthma).
Order, interpret, and follow up on labs, imaging, and diagnostic tests.
Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence‑based guidelines.
Prescribe and manage medications, including chronic disease therapies.
About Lakeport & the Surrounding Area
Lakeport is located on the western shore of Clear Lake, California’s largest natural freshwater lake, offering year-round outdoor recreation including boating, fishing, kayaking, and hiking.
Weekly Hours: 40
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.
Market context
In California, physician openings are typically driven by ongoing demand across large health systems, outpatient groups, and specialty practices, with competition shaped by board eligibility, licensure, and specialty fit. For this role category, candidates are often compared on clinical experience, communication skills, and readiness to work within team-based care. The job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving candidates research time. Review the CPT and BLS requirements carefully and confirm your experience aligns with the listed laboratory and acute-care expectations before applying.