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:
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.