Physician, Regional Medical Director (Marin County)

Sutter Health

Details

Posted:

10-Sep-26

Location:

San Francisco, California

Categories:

Physicians/Surgeons

Internal Number:

2025-4213

Opportunity Information:

About Sutter West Bay Medical Group

Part of the integrated Sutter Health network, SWBMG is a clinician-led, multi-specialty medical group serving the greater San Francisco Bay Area. With over 500 providers across more than 50 specialties, we are committed to the highest-quality, patient-centered care, innovation, and community partnership.

Position Summary

The Regional Medical Director for Marin will serve a dual strategic and operational leadership role. This physician leader will be responsible for fostering sustainable growth, enhancing day-to-day practice operations, and driving business development and strategic initiatives in the Marin County market.

Key Responsibilities

Regional Growth Leadership

Develop and implement a growth strategy tailored for Marin, aligned with SWBMG?s and Sutter Health?s overall mission.

Identify and pursue opportunities to expand clinical services, add new specialties, and engage with local community partners.

Coordinate with physician recruitment, Sutter Health market leadership, and community stakeholders.

Operational Oversight - Marin

Provide daily oversight of Marin-based practice operations. Co-lead with onsite operational leaders (practice managers, administrative directors) to ensure efficient clinic workflows, resource allocation, and performance optimization.

Monitor key clinical and operational metrics (e.g., access, patient throughput, quality measures, provider satisfaction).

Implement best practices and standard operating procedures to elevate service quality and efficiency.

Strategic Business Development - Marin

Analyze regional market data and trends to inform priorities and service line planning.

Identify unmet needs and make recommendations for service line expansion opportunities, facility upgrades, telehealth, or other outreach.

Advocate for resource allocation, capital investment, personnel, and technology necessary to achieve growth targets.

Build and nurture partnerships with hospitals, community organizations, employers, and local regulatory bodies. Represent SWBMG at key forums and facilitate collaborative initiatives.

Clinical Leadership & Quality Improvement

Uphold SWBMG?s commitment to quality, safety, and patient experience in line with Sutter Health standards.

Mentor and support providers in clinical excellence, professional development, and community engagement.

Champion alignment with value-based care models, pay-for-performance programs, and quality improvement efforts.

Reporting & Collaboration

Report regularly to the CMO on regional performance, strategic initiatives, and growth milestones.

Collaborate with SWBMG counterpart Regional Medical Directors, Market and Network leadership.

Partner with stakeholders to ensure cohesive regional execution.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

Board-certified MD/DO with an active CA medical license.

Minimum 5 years of clinical leadership-medical director, clinic chief, or equivalent.

Deep knowledge of ambulatory practice operations, including patient flow, staffing, and quality metrics.

Proven track record in business development, strategic planning, and partnership cultivation.

Strong communication and leadership skills: ability to influence executives, physicians, and operational teams.

Join Us and Enjoy:

Sutter West Bay Medical Group provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your professional growth, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

Medical Coverage:

Begins on day one, with multiple plan options starting as low as $0-$50 per month; includes coverage for domestic partners

Dental & Vision:

100% employer-paid coverage

Retirement:

8% employer-funded profit-sharing contribution up to IRS maximums-no employee contribution required

Malpractice Insurance:

Tail coverage included

Continuing Medical Education:

$6,000 annual CME allowance

Relocation & Support:

Relocation assistance and access to professional development resources

Technology:

Fully integrated

EPIC EMR

across both clinic and hospital settings

Professional Development:

Opportunities for teaching, research, innovation, mentorship, leadership, and community engagement

Organization Details:

Why Sutter Health and Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG)

Sutter Health offers a uniquely physician?aligned environment, large enough to support innovation and investment, yet local enough to preserve the autonomy, relationships, and purpose that matter to clinicians.

SWBMG is a premier multi-specialty medical group made up of nearly 500 clinicians practicing in the greater San Francisco service area. SWBMG works in partnership with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation (SPMF), a non-profit organization providing care through its affiliation with SWBMG. Physicians work as a team to provide patient-focused care that encourages a sense of teamwork. SPMF provides physicians with an administrative infrastructure, allowing physicians to focus on patient care.

Why This Matters for You

Joining Sutter means more than stepping into a role - it?

s an opportunity to:

Be part of a forward-thinking program shaping the future of care

Practice in a system investing heavily in innovation, technology, and growth

Contribute to expanding access to world-class neurological services in San Francisco

Build your career within a modern, collaborative, and evolving care environment

Be Part of What?s Next

If you?re looking to combine meaningful clinical work with innovation and growth, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

Community Information:

Living in Marin County

Marin County offers an exceptional quality of life, combining coastal beauty, top-ranked schools, and a strong sense of community just minutes from San Francisco. For physician leaders, it provides the opportunity to practice in a highly engaged, health-conscious population with strong organizational support and collaboration. The area is known for its balance-access to world-class amenities alongside outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and waterfront living. It?s an ideal setting to build both a meaningful career and a fulfilling lifestyle.

Living in San Francisco San Francisco offers a unique combination of professional opportunity, intellectual energy, and quality of life for physicians drawn to innovation and impact.

As a global hub for healthcare innovation, life sciences, and research, the city attracts forward-thinking clinicians and collaborators shaping the future of medicine. Its strong academic environment and commitment to equity and access create a compelling setting for advancing healthcare.

Outside of work, San Francisco offers an exceptional lifestyle, with world-class dining, arts, and culture alongside easy access to Northern California?s natural beauty, from coastal trails to wine country. The region?s diverse communities support both personal fulfillment and professional growth.

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.

About Sutter Health

Sutter Health is one of the nation's leading community-based, not-for-profit healthcare systems, delivering comprehensive care through hospitals, medical groups, ambulatory centers, and home health and hospice services. Guided by a mission-driven commitment to improving community health, Sutter fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth for more than 57,000 clinicians and employees across Northern California and the Central Coast. Its integrated network spans communities from urban centers to rural regions—reaching from the Oregon border to the San Joaquin Valley, from the Pacific Coast to the Sierra foothills, and south to Santa Barbara. These locations place physicians and care teams near many of California's most desirable destinations, including San Francisco, Sacramento, Napa Valley, Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, the coastal redwoods, and the beaches of Santa Barbara. In 2026, Sutter Health was recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers, in addition to being named among the Best-in-State Employers and one of Becker's Hospital Review's Top Places to Work in Healthcare. These recognitions reflect a sustained commitment to supporting ... Show more Show less

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