Shape the Future of Rural Medicine with Sutter Medical Group! Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Family Medicine Physician to join our thriving Family Medicine Residency Program in Jackson, California as Core Faculty. This is a rare opportunity to combine academic medicine, rural full-scope practice, and meaningful community impact - all within a highly supportive, physician-led organization. If you're passionate about teaching, mentoring residents, and delivering high-quality care to a medically complex rural population, we invite you to join us.
Explore the program:
Official website: https://www.suttermd.com/education/residency/family-medicine Residency overview & 8-minute site tour: https://padlet.com/sutterfmrp/interview
Position Highlights:
Flexible 0.8-1.0 FTE structure 0.5-0.7 FTE Faculty/Teaching 0.3-0.5 FTE Clinical (negotiable) Core faculty rate: $171/hour (up to 0.7 FTE) Collaborative work with faculty in Sacramento and Davis Rural, full-scope Family Medicine with high complexity Opportunity to meaningfully shape curriculum and resident development OB optional but welcomed Inpatient experience valued
The Ideal Candidate:
Passionate about resident education and mentorship Interested in curriculum development and faculty growth Comfortable modeling full-scope family medicine Committed to continuity and serving medically and socially complex populations Enjoys performing a variety of procedures
Qualifications:
Board Certified/Board Eligible in Family Medicine Active clinical practice with ability to supervise and evaluate residents Experience with ACGME competency-based assessments Participation in curriculum development, resident evaluation, and program improvement Qualified and credentialed to provide direct patient care and resident supervision
Compensation & Benefits:
2-year income guarantee with shareholder track $320,000+ earning potential in year one Sign-on bonus up to $50,000 Relocation assistance Resident stipend up to $3,000/month Forgivable loan up to $200,000 PSLF eligible Zero-cost medical insurance Paid medical benefits for employees & dependents CME allowance Award-winning 100% 401(k) match Customizable scheduling
EPIC EMR
Excellent work-life balance
About Sutter Medical Group:
Sutter Medical Group is a 1,600+ clinician, physician-led, multi-specialty organization serving seven counties in Northern California. Our clinicians are deeply engaged in teaching, research, leadership, and community outreach while delivering exceptional, patient-centered care. As part of the Sutter Health network, we are proud to be affiliated with one of the nation's most respected integrated health systems - recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity and a leader in quality and innovation. Life in
Jackson, California:
Located in the scenic Sierra foothills, Jackson offers small-town charm with extraordinary access to Northern California's most desirable destinations.
Enjoy:
Award-winning wineries in nearby Plymouth Historic sites like the Kennedy Gold Mine Hiking, biking, fishing, camping, and white-water rafting 1 hour to Sacramento 1 hour to Lake Tahoe 2 hours to San Francisco Jackson blends rural lifestyle, natural beauty, and convenient access to urban amenities - making it an ideal setting for physicians seeking both impact and balance. Make a Lasting Impact! This is more than a faculty position - it's a chance to help train the next generation of rural physicians while practicing meaningful, full-scope Family Medicine in a community that truly needs you. If you're ready to lead, teach, and serve, we'd love to connect. Contact Information To apply, please visit: https://jobs.sutterhealthclinicians.org/job/jackson/physician-family-medicine-jackson-ca-fmrp/46974/91847994128