$250K - $350K
Physician, Integrative Medicine for Institute of Health & Healing (Santa Rosa, CA)
Sutter Health · Santa Rosa, CA
Posted August 5, 2026
Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods · 3883 Airway Drive, Santa Rosa, CA, US, 95403
Opportunity Information
Since 1994, the Institute for Health & Healing (IHH) at Sutter Health has been a pioneer in integrative health care — California’s first state-certified clinic combining conventional medicine with evidence-based complementary therapies.
As part of IHH in Santa Rosa, you will join a mission-driven, philanthropy-based community dedicated to whole-person wellness. The Santa Rosa clinic serves a vibrant and health-conscious community in the heart of Sonoma County, a region known for its focus on sustainability, wellness, and connection to nature.
Our team-based model emphasizes collaboration, prevention, and personalized healing journeys. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to combine conventional medicine with integrative modalities to help patients achieve balance of mind, body, and spirit.
Team Structure & Culture
You will be part of a close-knit and diverse integrative health team including Integrative Medicine Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Chiropractor, Acupuncturist, Psychotherapist, and Massage Therapists.
This collaborative team supports a holistic approach to patient care — enabling you to provide integrative physician consults, coordinate treatment plans, and partner across disciplines to guide patients on their individual wellness journeys.
Position Details
• Full-time position, 0.8–1.0 FTE (flexible within that range)
• Outpatient setting; no inpatient or call responsibilities
• Blend conventional and complementary therapies — including nutrition, mind-body practices, supplements, and lifestyle medicine — into personalized care plans
• Serve as a physician consultant for patients referred by Sutter colleagues or community providers seeking integrative approaches to complex or chronic conditions
• Support continuity and quality of care through timely documentation in the electronic health record
• Participate in community education, patient workshops, and wellness initiatives that advance whole-person health
Qualifications
Core Qualifications
• Medical Degree: MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited residency (family medicine, internal medicine, or specialty)
Preferred or Specialized Qualifications
Integrative/Functional Medicine Training:
• Formal fellowship training (1–2 years) or certification in Integrative Medicine, Functional Medicine (IFM), or similar program
• Experience incorporating complementary modalities such as acupuncture, nutrition, mind-body medicine, herbal medicine, mindfulness, or yoga therapy
• Board Certification in Integrative Medicine through the American Board of Integrative Medicine (ABOIM) or completion of an approved fellowship highly preferred
Philosophical Alignment:
• Demonstrated passion for whole-person care — mind, body, and spirit
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team
Join Us and Enjoy
Sutter West Bay Medical Group provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your professional growth, financial well-being, and work-life balance:
- Medical Coverage: Begins on day one, with multiple plan options starting as low as $0–$50 per month; includes coverage for domestic partners
- Dental & Vision: 100% employer-paid coverage
- Retirement: 8% employer-funded profit-sharing contribution up to IRS maximums—no employee contribution required
- Malpractice Insurance: Tail coverage including
- Continuing Medical Education: $6,000 annual CME allowance
- Relocation & Support: Relocation assistance and access to professional development resources
- Technology: Fully integrated EPIC EMR across both clinic and hospital settings
- Professional Development: Opportunities for teaching, research, innovation, mentorship, leadership, and community engagement
Organization Details
Why Sutter Health and Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG)
Sutter Health offers a uniquely physician‑aligned environment, large enough to support innovation and investment, yet local enough to preserve the autonomy, relationships, and purpose that matter to clinicians.
SWBMG is a premier multi-specialty medical group made up of over 400 physicians practicing in the greater San Francisco service area. SWBMG works in partnership with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation (SPMF), a non-profit organization providing care through its affiliation with SWBMG. Physicians work as a team to provide patient-focused care that encourages a sense of teamwork. SPMF provides physicians with an administrative infrastructure, allowing physicians to focus on patient care.
Community Information
Nestled in the heart of Sonoma County’s wine country, Santa Rosa offers the perfect balance of professional fulfillment and quality of life. With its scenic vineyards, redwood forests, farm-to-table cuisine, and easy access to the Pacific Coast, it’s a region built for outdoor adventure and mindful living.
Residents enjoy hiking, cycling, wellness retreats, and vibrant farmers markets, all just an hour north of San Francisco. The community’s deep appreciation for sustainable living and holistic health makes it an ideal home for an integrative medicine physician.
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.