Medical Director, Primary Care (Hidden Valley Lake, CA)

Sutter Health; California; On-site; USD 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed salary

Relocation stipend

Recruitment bonus

Benefits package

Retirement program

CA lifestyle

Job summary

Sutter Lakeside Medical Practice in Hidden Valley Lake, California, seeks an experienced Medical Director of Primary Care to lead our growing team. This role blends clinical excellence with strategic oversight and gives you the chance to shape the future of primary care delivery while staying connected to direct patient care.

You will guide clinical operations, mentor clinicians, collaborate with hospital leadership, and help ensure high-quality, accessible care for our rural community.

Qualifications

• PA license valid for California (or eligible)
• DEA/Controlled Substances registration, if applicable
• BLS – Healthcare Provider certification
• NCCPA certification required at hire or within 12 months
• Additional certifications as required by department

Education

Physician Assistant (PA) license

DEA registration

BLS Certification

NCCPA Certification

Additional certifications as required by department

Job description

Opportunity Information

Sutter Lakeside Medical Practice is seeking an experienced and visionary Medical Director of Primary Care to lead our growing team in Hidden Valley Lake, California. This unique leadership opportunity combines clinical excellence with strategic oversight, allowing you to shape the future of primary care delivery while maintaining a meaningful connection to patient care.

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant (PA) license
• DEA / Controlled Substance Registration (if applicable)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Healthcare Provider
• NCCPA Certification (required at hire or within 12 months if applicable; required for billing)
• Additional certifications as required by department

Join Us and Enjoy

• Guaranteed Salary
• Relocation stipend
• $100,000 Recruitment Bonus paid over 5 years
• Benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
• Robust retirement program
• A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle

Organization Details

Sutter Lakeside Hospital is nestled in the beautiful mountain ranges of Lake County and is a 25-bed critical access hospital. The critical access designation by the federal government ensures access to healthcare services for residents of rural communities. Sutter Lakeside is the only trauma center and certified stroke center in Lake County and is accredited by The Joint Commission. Our clinicians are dedicated to providing the highest quality and most complete health care possible to the people in the communities we serve.

Community Information

The City of Lakeport in beautiful Lake County is located in the heart of Northern California’s wine country just north of the San Francisco Bay Area. Lakeport is located along the west shore of Clear Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake in California. Clear Lake is 68 square miles, offering premier boating and fishing experience. There is no shortage of other fun activities: hiking, biking, antiquing, off-roading, camping, bird watching, excellent restaurants, breweries, and wine tasting are some of the local activities. With over 30 wineries and 9,000+ acres of vineyards Lake County is one of the fastest-growing winemaking regions in America.

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.