Sutter Health·Crescent City, California
The Pediatric Physician will provide comprehensive healthcare services to the rural community of Crescent City and surrounding areas. Responsibilities include delivering pediatric care within a community-based, not-for-profit hospital setting.
Opportunity Information Sutter Coast Hospital seeks to hire a BE/BC Pediatric Physician to join our team and provide comprehensive care to our rural community. This position offers a flexible scheduling along with a competitive base salary and eligibility for performance bonuses.
Pediatric Physician Experience BE/BC Join Us and Enjoy Sign-on bonus Annual salary + productivity bonus Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits Excellent retirement plan Relocation assistance A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle Organization Details Sutter Coast Hospital is a community-based, not-for-profit hospital located in Crescent City, Del Norte County, California. It also extends its services to parts of Curry County, Oregon. As part of the Sutter Health network, this 49-bed acute care hospital offers a range of essential healthcare services. A local volunteer board of community leaders and healthcare professionals ensures that the hospital's decisions align with the needs of the community. Sutter Coast provides emergency care with a 24/7 department, general surgery procedures, a birthing center, an intensive care unit (ICU), inpatient care, outpatient clinics, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation services. The hospital prioritizes community health through outreach programs, education, and initiatives tailored to the area's needs. Community Information Crescent City — and all of Del Norte County — is a place for spirited independence where we encourage entertaining yourself and getting lost in wonder as part of the journey. There’s a feeling in our salt air. It’s a feeling hard to describe. But when you arrive, you’ll feel it. And you might hear it. It’s calm. It’s quiet. And it’s as if someone or something is whispering “stay”. Where the Redwoods meet the Sea, Crescent City in beautiful Del Norte County, is only 20 miles south of Oregon. Sea-faring Crescent City is home to the northernmost of California’s lighthouse stations. Additional attractions include Ocean World aquarium and the Northcoast Marine Mammal Center. On the town’s west end is oceanfront Pebble Beach Drive with easy access to Pebble Beach, a great place to search for agates and other semi-precious gemstones. A raw, unsung California spirit ripples throughout Del Norte County and our communities: Crescent City, Klamath, Smith River, Gasquet, Hiouchi and Fort Dick. There are few beaten paths in Del Norte County and Crescent City. Breath in the ocean air along the Yurok Loop Trail. Amble along the Smith River as the redwoods tower above and emerald waters rush beside you. Enjoy wandering the Crescent City waterfront. Start exploring. 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.
Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified (BE/BC) in Pediatrics. Previous experience as a Pediatric Physician is required.
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.
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