Sutter Health - Bay Area Careers

Description

Opportunity Information

Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods (SMGR) is recruiting a Board-Certified Geriatrician to join our established Geriatric practice within Sutter Senior Care.

This is an exciting opportunity to practice in a team-based, value-driven outpatient setting focused on delivering high-quality care to older adults, particularly those with complex medical and social needs.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a geriatric group practice or multi-specialty outpatient setting, with a strong background in primary care geriatrics and interdisciplinary team-based care.

Position Highlights:

• Established Senior Care clinic model within a value-based care framework
• Focus on complex, vulnerable Medicare populations
• Collaborative multi-disciplinary care teams
• Opportunity to impact quality, outcomes, and patient experience
• Mission-driven environment supporting healthy aging and dignity in care
• Outpatient-only setting
• Monday through Friday clinic schedule
• Shared call with physician and APC team
• Emphasis on value-based, panel-oriented care

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive outpatient care for geriatric patients
• Diagnose and manage chronic and complex conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, cognitive disorders)
• Deliver preventive care, screenings, and immunizations tailored to seniors
• Manage polypharmacy and medication safety
• Collaborate with APCs, nurses, social workers, and specialists to deliver coordinated care
• Coordinate referrals and support care transitions across settings
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease management and healthy aging
• Participate in team huddles, quality initiatives, and value-based care programs

Qualifications

• MD or DO; Board Certified in Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine
• Valid and unrestricted California medical license (or eligibility)
• Experience in outpatient geriatrics or primary care preferred
• Experience in interdisciplinary, team-based care models preferred
• Strong clinical, communication, and patient engagement skills
• Passion for caring for older adults and underserved populations

Join Us and Enjoy

• Competitive base salary aligned with primary care compensation: $310,000 - $340,000
• Potential Incentive bonus up to $50K per Year {tied to quality and performance metrics}
• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, and Vision
• Benefits include paid CME, paid time-off, pension plan and 401(k), life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and cell phone reimbursement
• Malpractice and tail insurance coverage
• Relocation allowance and sign-on bonus
• Retirement program and additional incentives available

Organization Details

Like the majestic redwoods that surround us, we rise tall above the fog. Our roots interconnect us with our colleagues, patients and neighbors. Our branches bend to withstand the strongest of storms. Our bark is our culture - strongest when shared - protecting our core from disease, fire and division. Together we grow as the pinnacle of healthcare, cultivating a healthy ecosystem wherever we serve. Stronger together than we could ever be alone. We are Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods.

We are a multi-specialty medical group made up of over 124+ clinicians including physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistant practicing in 22+ specialties throughout the Sonoma County. Our organization is nationally recognized for excellence with multiple awards for quality of care, innovation and leadership. Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods is affiliated with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation, a not-for-profit health care organization providing operational and administrative support, including the latest technology, allowing physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

Community Information

Located 55 miles north of San Francisco and 30 miles east of the Pacific Ocean, Santa Rosa is a warm and friendly city of 170,000 within Sonoma County, population 500,000. You will enjoy a unique blend of culture with exceptional art, wine, food, and recreation. Amenities include 400 wineries in Sonoma County, 27 golf courses, hot air ballooning, hiking, spas, river sports, and world-class cuisine. Sonoma County also has a professional symphony, excellent public and private schools, fantastic weather, and some of the most affordable housing in the Bay Area. You would live and work where others only dream of visiting.

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.