Physician, Nephrology - Summit Nephrology (Auburn, CA)

Sutter Health

Details

Posted:

11-Sep-26

Location:

Auburn, California

Categories:

Physicians/Surgeons

Internal Number:

2025-3406

Opportunity Information:

Sutter Independent Physicians (SIP) seeks to hire a BE/BC Nephrologist to join a well-established practice in Auburn, CA.

Summit Nephrology was founded in July 2005 by a group of dynamic young physicians dedicated to treating the full spectrum of kidney disease from complicated hypertension to glomerulonephritis, dialysis, and post-transplant medicine. Nestled in the Sierra foothills, Summit serves the communities of Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Auburn, Grass Valley, Granite Bay, and Orangevale. Our mission is to bring an academic quality of care to a boutique-style private practice. Central to our patient care model is face-to-face time with patients; we schedule one hour for new consults and thirty minutes for follow-up appointments. In a few short years, we have successfully grown to be the dominant practice in our geographic market. Physicians currently with Summit Nephrology all have been in practice their entire careers. A work environment that prioritizes work-life balance.

Nephrologist Responsibilities:

Conducting consultations to diagnose illnesses.

Evaluating kidneys to determine treatment.

Referring patients to surgeons.

Treating and managing conditions.

Recommending dialysis.

Administering medication.

Academic time teaching residents and MS IV students

Opportunities for clinical trials

Qualifications:

Some Auburn-based telehealth outwards

Minimum Requirements:

Doctoral degree in medicine

BC/BE internal medicine

Graduate of an accredited nephrology training program

Excellent organizational skills

Join Us and Enjoy:

Income guarantee (FTE salary$280,000)

Sign-on bonus

401(k) match

Benefits package (health, disability & malpractice coverage)

2-Year partnership track

Leadership opportunities (Medical Directorships and hospital leadership positions)

A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle

Organization Details:

Sutter Independent Physicians is an Independent Practice Association (IPA) of over 500 of the best private practice physicians affiliated with Sutter Health. SIP?s physicians offer primary and advanced specialty care and serve 100,000+ patients in the Placer, Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo counties. Sutter Independent Physicians' mission is to partner with independent practices to deliver efficient, innovative, and high-quality care to the Sacramento Valley.

Community Information:

Auburn is located in south Placer County and is just a short distance from Sacramento. Centrally located, Roseville is only an hour from Lake Tahoe and two hours from San Francisco. Auburn's excellent school system and beautiful neighborhoods make Auburn an amazing place to raise a family.

Auburn is a spectacular place to live, work, and play. It boasts a diverse economy with ventures ranging from technology, health care, agriculture, and financial services. With an abundance of shopping, dining, arts, entertainment, business, and recreation, Auburn has something for everyone.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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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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