OB/GYN Physician - Sierra Foothills, CA | OB-Focused Role | Lifestyle Balance + Teaching

Opportunity Overview

Our organization is on the lookout for a Board-Eligible or Board-Certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist to become part of a close-knit, community-oriented practice located in the picturesque Sierra Foothills of California.

This position is primarily focused on obstetrics, catering to a grateful and underserved patient demographic, including a significant gynecologic population in a rural area where healthcare professionals are genuinely appreciated. You will be practicing at Sutter Amador Hospital, a well-equipped 53-bed rural facility renowned for its exceptional labor and delivery nursing team, high patient satisfaction rates, and a community that holds Sutter Health in high regard.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• Low-acuity OB practice with an average of 20-25 deliveries monthly

• Collaborative and supportive environment with a skilled nursing team

• Focus on senior care emphasizing continuity and relationship-based medicine

• Abundant resources for a rural setting, including:

  • Robotic-assisted surgical capabilities

  • Opportunity to develop and enhance the GYN surgical program

• Minimal on-site subspecialty services (no NICU, MFM, or Urology), with strong referral connections to nearby Sutter tertiary care centers

• Excellent work/life balance with predictable patient volumes and call schedules

Teaching and Professional Growth

If you have a passion for education and mentorship, this role provides the opportunity to engage in graduate medical education, teaching:

• OB/GYN residents

• Family Medicine residents in a rural residency program

Contribute to shaping the future of healthcare while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Call Schedule (1:3 Ratio)

• Weekday Call: Tuesday-Thursday, two weeks per month (total of 6 days)

• Weekend Call: Friday-Monday, one weekend per month (total of 4 days)

Total: 10 call days per month

Physicians will also rotate 1-2 days per month at Sutter Medical Center Sacramento to maintain clinical skills and gain tertiary care exposure.

Live in a Vacation Destination

Jackson offers a laid-back, small-town atmosphere with easy access to outdoor activities, wineries, historical sites, and stunning mountain views, all just one hour from Sacramento.

Within 30 minutes of Jackson, you can quickly reach:

• Sutter Creek - a charming Gold Rush town with dining and shopping

• Plymouth - the heart of Amador Wine Country

• Pine Grove - peaceful foothill living with hiking and open spaces

• Volcano - a historic town featuring arts and community events

• Martell & Amador City - known for wineries, tasting rooms, and local culture

Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, and Napa Valley are all within a convenient weekend driving distance.

Become Part of a Valued Community

At Sutter Amador, physicians are not just healthcare providers; they are leaders and neighbors. If you are looking for meaningful work, modern tools such as surgical robotics, a fantastic nursing team, and a lifestyle that balances both your career and personal life, this opportunity is worth considering.

Qualifications

What We Seek

• Board-certified/eligible OB/GYN Physician

• A collaborative team player with strong communication abilities

• Someone who values long-term patient relationships and continuity of care

• A clinician who flourishes in a supportive, cooperative environment

Join Us and Enjoy

• Sign-on bonus of up to $50,000

• Relocation assistance of up to $20,000

• Resident stipend of up to $3,000 per month during residency for up to 24 months

• Forgivable loan of up to $200,000

• PSLF eligibility

• Comprehensive benefits, including no-cost medical insurance

• Paid medical benefits for employees and their dependents

• CME allowance

• Award-winning 100% 401(k) match

• Advanced practice technology, including EPIC

• A positive work-life balance amidst Northern California's natural beauty

Organization Overview

Our organization is a dynamic and skilled community dedicated to providing safe, affordable, and high-quality healthcare. Comprising over 1,600 clinicians across seven counties in northern California, most within a 50-mile radius of Sacramento, we include primary care and specialty physicians as well as advanced practice clinicians—nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives, licensed clinical social workers, and licensed marriage and family therapists, who represent about 20% of our group. Our clinicians excel in clinical practice while actively participating in teaching, research, leadership, community outreach, and volunteer efforts. We have received both local and national accolades for excellence in patient care and experience.

Community Overview

Jackson is a charming small town set in a beautiful countryside, featuring stunning lakes, vineyards, and rolling hills. The area’s landscape is dotted with tall golden grass, oak trees, and expansive grapevines. Located near Plymouth, known for its exceptional wine-tasting tours, Jackson is filled with unique shops, restaurants, museums, parks, and historical sites such as the Kennedy Gold Mine and the Amador County Museum. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a variety of activities including hiking, biking, fishing, camping, golfing, white-water rafting, and even underground cave tours. Jackson is conveniently located with easy access to metropolitan areas, just an hour's drive to Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, and two hours to San Francisco.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our organization is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals and prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other characteristic prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We strive to fully realize equal employment opportunities through a proactive program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of our employment policies and practices.