Physician, Obstetrics-Gynecology (Jackson, CA)

Obstetrician-Gynecologist Opportunity

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is seeking a Board-Eligible or Board-Certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist to join Sutter Amador OB/GYN, a close-knit, community-focused practice nestled in the heart of California's scenic Sierra Foothills.

This is a primarily obstetrics-focused role serving an appreciative and underserved patient population, including an unmet gynecologic population in a rural region where physicians are truly valued. You'll practice at Sutter Amador Hospital, a well-supported 53-bed rural hospital known for its exceptional labor & delivery nursing team, outstanding patient satisfaction, and a community that genuinely loves and trusts Sutter Health.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Low-acuity OB practice averaging 2025 deliveries per month
• Supportive, collaborative environment with experienced nursing staff
• Senior care focus with continuity and relationship-based medicine
• Ample resources for a rural setting , including:
  • Robotic-assisted surgery capabilities
  • Opportunity to grow and shape the GYN surgical program
• Minimal on-site subspecialty services (no NICU, MFM, or Urology), with strong referral relationships to nearby Sutter tertiary care centers
• Excellent work/life balance with predictable volumes and call

Teaching & Professional Fulfillment

For those passionate about education and mentorship, this role offers the chance to participate in graduate medical education, teaching:

• OB/GYN residents
• Family Medicine residents in a rural residency track

Help shape the next generation of physicians while practicing high-quality, patient-centered care.

Call Schedule (1:3 Ratio)

• Weekday Call: TuesdayThursday, two weeks per month (6 days total)
• Weekend Call: FridayMonday, one weekend per month (4 days total)

Total: 10 call days per month

Physicians also rotate 12 days per month at Sutter Medical Center Sacramento to maintain clinical skills and tertiary-care exposure.

Live Where Others Vacation

Jackson offers a relaxed, small-town lifestyle with easy access to outdoor recreation, wineries, historic charm, and mountain viewsall while being just one hour from Sacramento.

Within 30 minutes of Jackson, you'll enjoy quick access to:

• Sutter Creek charming Gold Rush town with dining and boutiques
• Plymouth heart of Amador Wine Country
• Pine Grove quiet foothill living with hiking and open space
• Volcano historic town with arts and community events
• Martell & Amador City wineries, tasting rooms, and local culture

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

Join a Community That Truly Appreciates You

At Sutter Amador, physicians aren't just providersthey're leaders and neighbors. If you're seeking meaningful work, modern tools like surgical robotics, a fantastic nursing team, and a lifestyle that rewards both your career and personal life, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Board-certified/eligible OB/GYN Physician
• Visa Sponsorship Available: We welcome candidates requiring J-1 waiver and H-1B visa sponsorship.
• A team player with strong communication skills
• Someone who values long-term patient relationships and continuity of care
• A clinician who thrives in a collaborative, supportive environment

Join Us and Enjoy

• Generous call pay - on top of salary
• Sign-on bonus of up to $50,000
• Relocation assistance of up to $20,000
• Resident stipend up to $3,000 per month while in residency for up to 24 months
• Forgivable loan of up to $200,000
• PSLF eligible
• Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance
• Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
• CME allowance
• Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match
• Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
• A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle

Organization Details

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is a vibrant and talented community committed to delivering safe, affordable and high-quality care. Our multi-specialty medical group is comprised of over 1,600 clinicians practicing in seven counties in northern California, most within a 50-mile radius of Sacramento. SMG contains primary care and specialty Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians -- nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives, licensed clinical social workers and licensed marriage and family therapists, who make up about 20% of our group. Our clinicians not only excel in clinical practice but are also actively engaged in teaching, research, leadership, community outreach, and volunteer work. SMG has earned both local and national recognition for excellence in patient care and experience.

Community Information

Jackson is a lovely small community in a country setting with beautiful lakes, vineyards, and rolling hills. The area's rolling foothills are checkered between tall golden grass, oak trees, and thousands of acres of grapevines. Jackson is located next to Plymouth, which is known for its excellent wine-tasting tours. In addition to wine tasting, Jackson is full of unique gift shops, antique shops, restaurants, museums, parks, and historical sites like the Kennedy Gold Mine and the Amador County Museum. The area offers an abundance of outdoor recreational activities including hiking, biking, fishing, camping, golf, white water rafting, and even underground cave tours. Jackson is centrally located with easy access to the metropolitan and urban areas with a one-hour drive to Sacramento, a one-hour drive to Lake Tahoe, and a two-hour drive to San Francisco.

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.