Academic Family Medicine Faculty Physician - Rural Residency | Flexible FTE + $320K+ Potential

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:

• Official website:

• Residency overview & 8-minute site tour:

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.