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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.

Position Overview:

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.

Job Description:

Key Responsibility

·  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.

Experience

• Five (5) years of recent, relevant clinical experience preferred

Certification & Licensure

• Board Eligible or Board Certified
• Eligible for California medical licensure
• DEA registration
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Additional certifications (PALS, NRP) as required by department policy

About Sutter Lakeside Hospital

• 25-bed Critical Access Hospital serving Lake County and surrounding rural communities
• Only certified trauma and stroke center in Lake County, accredited by The Joint Commission
• Offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services including emergency care, imaging, ICU, surgery, and specialty clinics
• Known for a collaborative, physician-friendly culture with a strong focus on quality, safety, and patient satisfaction
• Competitive compensation package including guaranteed salary, benefits, and retirement program
• Relocation Assistance up to $20k
• Sign On Bonus up to $30k

Professional Growth & Work-Life Balance

• Balanced practice environment with collegial support
• Access to the broader Sutter Health network and resources
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by expanding specialty care access in an underserved region

Experience

• Five (5) years of recent, relevant clinical experience preferred

Certification & Licensure

• Board Eligible or Board Certified
• Eligible for California medical licensure
• DEA registration
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Additional certifications (PALS, NRP) as required by department policy

• 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

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.

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.

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.