$400K - $450K
Physician - Ophthalmology (Yuba City, CA)
Sutter Health · Yuba City, CA
Posted July 11, 2026
Sutter North Medical Group · 460 Plumas Boulevard, Yuba City, CA, US, 95991
Opportunity Information
Sutter North Medical Group (SNMG) seeks to hire a BE/BC General Ophthalmologist to join our dynamic team in Yuba City, CA.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive eye exams to assess vision and detect eye diseases or abnormalities
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic eye conditions, including glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy
- Perform surgical procedures such as cataract surgery, laser treatments, and other ophthalmologic interventions (if applicable to subspecialty)
- Prescribe medications and corrective lenses as needed
- Interpret diagnostic testing results (e.g., OCT, visual fields, fundus photography)
- Educate patients on eye care, treatment plans, and preventive measures
- Maintain accurate and timely patient records in the electronic medical record (EMR) system
- Collaborate with optometrists, primary care providers, and other specialists for coordinated patient care
- Stay current with advancements in ophthalmology through continuing education
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an accredited Ophthalmology residency program
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Ophthalmology
- Active (or eligible for) CA state medical license
- Fellowship training in a subspecialty (e.g., retina, cornea, glaucoma, oculoplastic) preferred but not required
- Strong clinical and surgical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Join Us and Enjoy
- Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000
- Relocation assistance of up to $20,000 for qualified applicants
- Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance
- Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
- Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match
- CME allowance
- Robust retirement program
- Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
- A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle
Organization Details
Sutter North Medical Group is a 100+ member multi-specialty medical group where primary and specialty physicians and staff provide personalized care in offices throughout Yuba-Sutter in Northern California. Affiliation with not-for-profit Sutter Health provides Sutter North Medical Group physicians access to a network of health care professionals, services, and facilities, enabling them to care for patients of all ages with any medical condition.
Community Information
The Yuba Sutter region is a Northern California getaway for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the outdoors, locally grown food, rich history, diverse cultures, art, and so much more! The Yuba City Metropolitan Area has a lot to offer its diverse population of close to 200,000 residents. Its unique location maintains the atmosphere and friendliness of a family-focused community while being part of the larger Sacramento Region of 2.4 million residents. The area offers affordable quality living and easy access to outdoor activities, including hiking, boating, and fishing. Yuba City is 45 minutes from downtown Sacramento and about 35 minutes from the Sacramento International Airport. Centrally located, it is only 2 hours from the world-renowned ski resorts of Lake Tahoe or the beautiful Bay of 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.
Employer
Sutter Health
Sutter Health is one of the nation’s leading community-based, not-for-profit healthcare networks, delivering comprehensive care through hospitals, physician organizations, ambulatory centers, and home health and hospice services. Guided by a mission-driven commitment to improving community health, Sutter Health fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth for more than 50,000 clinicians and staff across Northern California and the Central Coast.
Our integrated network spans diverse communities—from major metropolitan hubs to rural towns—stretching from the Oregon border to the San Joaquin Valley, the Pacific Coast to the Sierra Foothills, and south to Santa Barbara. These regions place our physicians and care teams near many of California’s most sought-after destinations, including San Francisco, Sacramento, Napa Valley, Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, the coastal redwoods, and the beaches of Santa Barbara.
In 2026, Sutter Health was recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, reinforcing our standing as an employer of choice nationwide. We were also named among Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers and recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the nation’s Top Places to Work in Healthcare. These honors reflect our commitment to supporting physicians and care teams with the resources, leadership, and work-life balance needed to thrive.
Our affiliated medical groups include; Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group, Sutter East Bay Medical Group, Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods, Sutter West Bay Medical Group, Sutter Medical Group, Sutter North Medical Group, and Sansum Santa Barbara Medical Clinic.
Together, we are building a physician-led, patient-centered system of care dedicated to excellence, equity, and the future of healthcare.