Physician, Neonatal Hospitalist (San Francisco, CA | Burlingame, CA)

Opportunity Information

Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Neonatal Hospitalist to join a premier, integrated neonatology program in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our multidisciplinary team includes neonatologists, neonatal hospitalists, and advanced practice clinicians working collaboratively across multiple sites.

This is an opportunity to practice in a community-based setting with the support, stability, and resources of a large, physician-led multispecialty organization-while delivering high-quality, patient-centered neonatal care.

Practice Overview

As part of our integrated program, physicians provide care across two clinical sites, each offering a distinct scope of practice within a collaborative system:

California Pacific Medical Center (San Francisco, CA)

Regional referral center with a 35-bed Level III NICU and access to advanced subspecialty services.

Clinical scope includes:

• Neonatal inpatient care, including attendance at high-risk deliveries

• Night coverage supported by an in-house neonatal hospitalist team

• Active well-baby service

• Participation in neonatal transport and high-risk perinatal coordination

• Collaboration with pediatric subspecialists through programs such as Small Baby Unit, neurocritical care, and neonatal surgery (in partnership with Stanford Children's Health)

Mills-Peninsula Medical Center (Burlingame, CA)

Community hospital with approximately 1,500 annual deliveries , supported by dedicated neonatal hospitalists providing 24/7 coverage.

Clinical scope includes:

• In-house neonatal care with coverage of newborn and special care nursery services

• Management of Level II Special Care Nursery (6 beds) with advanced monitoring capabilities

• Care for infants with respiratory distress, jaundice, feeding challenges, and premature infants (=34 weeks gestation)

• Active well-baby service and delivery room coverage

• Coordination with neonatology, transport teams, and pediatric subspecialists

• Emphasis on family-centered care, including parent education and support

Collaborative Model

Our neonatal hospitalists work closely with neonatologists, obstetricians, and labor and delivery teams across both sites to ensure seamless care transitions and high-quality outcomes. This integrated model promotes continuity, clinical variety, and a strong team-based culture.

Qualifications

*Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics or Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

*Active California medical license (or eligibility) by start date

Join Us and Enjoy

• Competitive compensation with generous benefits and CME allowance

• Robust retirement program

• Relocation package

• Opportunities for teaching, research, mentorship, and leadership development

• Access to a large, integrated, multispecialty physician network

• Autonomy in clinical practice within a supportive infrastructure

• Clear pathways for leadership and career advancement

• Collegial, multidisciplinary culture

• Flexible scheduling that promotes work-life balance

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)*

*As a physician with SWBMG providing services to the nonprofit Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation, this position meets employer eligibility criteria for the federal PSLF program under the California state law exception.

Organization Details

Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is a premier, physician-owned and physician-led multispecialty medical group nationally recognized for excellence in quality and leadership. With nearly 500 physicians and advanced practice clinicians, SWBMG delivers integrated care ranging from primary to quaternary services throughout San Francisco and Northern California.

SWBMG partners closely with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation (SPMF), a nonprofit organization that provides the administrative and operational infrastructure that enables physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

Highlights of the organization include:

• Strong, collaborative physician culture

• Deep subspecialty expertise across disciplines

• Commitment to growth, innovation, and patient-centered care

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

• Active involvement in teaching, residency and fellowship training, and clinical research

Community Information

The San Francisco Bay Area offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity and exceptional quality of life. The region is home to leading hospitals, academic institutions, and research centers, providing exceptional opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and continued learning in your medical specialty.

Beyond the workplace, the Bay Area provides an unmatched lifestyle. Enjoy world-class dining, vibrant arts and cultural experiences, and diverse, welcoming communities. With year-round access to Northern California's natural beauty-from coastal trails and redwood forests to Napa Valley wine country-this region offers the perfect balance of career fulfillment and personal well-being.

Equal Opportunity Statement

• It is the policy of the Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, age, medical condition, disability or status as a veteran or a disabled veteran. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within our service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of SWBMG's employment policies and practices.

Compensation Information:
$230800.00 / Annually - $291971.00 / Annually