Physician, Pediatrics - per diem (Jackson, CA)

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. 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.

Opportunity Information:

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a per diem BE/BC Pediatrician to join our dynamic team in Jackson, CA.

 

Join a warm, collegial pediatric team dedicated to outstanding child‑centered care.

 

We’re seeking a per diem Pediatrician who is passionate about children’s health, enjoys the full spectrum of bread‑and‑butter pediatrics, and thrives in a supportive, collaborative environment.

 

Why You’ll Love This Role

 

A Cohesive, Supportive Group:

Become part of a team that truly works well together—open communication, shared decision‑making, and a strong culture of respect are at the heart of how we practice. You’ll feel supported from day one.

 

Bread‑and‑Butter Pediatrics You Enjoy:

Provide high‑quality outpatient care for newborns through adolescents, with a balanced mix of well‑child visits, sick visits, and routine pediatric concerns.

 

What You’ll Do

Deliver comprehensive primary care for infants, children, and adolescents

Manage day‑to‑day pediatric conditions in a supportive, well‑resourced practice

Collaborate closely with pediatric specialists and multidisciplinary teams

Build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and families

Contribute to a practice that prioritizes compassion, quality, and teamwork

Qualifications:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatrician
• Is passionate about pediatric medicine and child wellness
• Values collaboration within a cohesive, highly supportive group
• Communicates with empathy and clarity
• Enjoys practicing broad, general pediatrics
• Is committed to delivering excellent, patient‑centered care

Join Us and Enjoy:

• Flexible schedule
• Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
• A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle

 

At Sutter Amador, physicians aren’t just providers—they’re leaders and neighbors. If you’re seeking meaningful work, a fantastic team, and a lifestyle that rewards both your career and personal life, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

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.