Sutter Health·Lakeport, California
The Physician provides quality direct patient care and assists in the coordination of department services. Responsibilities include evaluating, treating, care management, referral coordination, and health education.
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Sutter Health is seeking a BE/BC Outpatient Internal Medicine Physician to join our collegial and dedicated team at Sutter Lakeside Outpatient Clinic, 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 to adult patients in an outpatient clinic setting.
· Perform routine and chronic disease management (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, COPD, heart disease).
· Conduct physical exams, preventive care, and wellness visits.
· Diagnose and treat acute medical conditions commonly seen in an ambulatory setting.
· Order, interpret, and follow up on labs, imaging, and diagnostic studies.
· Develop individualized care plans based on patient needs and evidence‑based guidelines.
· Manage medication therapy, refills, and adjustments.
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
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $261,996.80 to $376,001.60 / 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.