$275K - $325K
SIP - Physician, Nephrology, Summit Nephrology (Auburn)
Sutter Health · Sacramento, CA
Posted August 8, 2026
Sutter Medical Group · 2825 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA, US, 95816
Opportunity Information
Sutter Independent Physicians (SIP) seeks to hire a BE/BC Nephrologist to join a well-established practice in Auburn, CA.
Summit Nephrology was founded in July 2005 by a group of dynamic young physicians dedicated to treating the full spectrum of kidney disease from complicated hypertension to glomerulonephritis, dialysis, and post-transplant medicine. Nestled in the Sierra foothills, Summit serves the communities of Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Auburn, Grass Valley, Granite Bay, and Orangevale. Our mission is to bring an academic quality of care to a boutique-style private practice. Central to our patient care model is face-to-face time with patients; we schedule one hour for new consults and thirty minutes for follow-up appointments. In a few short years, we have successfully grown to be the dominant practice in our geographic market. Physicians currently with Summit Nephrology all have been in practice their entire careers. A work environment that prioritizes work-life balance.
Nephrologist Responsibilities:
- Conducting consultations to diagnose illnesses.
- Evaluating kidneys to determine treatment.
- Referring patients to surgeons.
- Treating and managing conditions.
- Recommending dialysis.
- Administering medication.
- Academic time teaching residents and MS IV students
- Opportunities for clinical trials
Qualifications
- Some Auburn-based telehealth outwards
Minimum Requirements:
- Doctoral degree in medicine
- BC/BE internal medicine
- Graduate of an accredited nephrology training program
- Excellent organizational skills
Join Us and Enjoy
- Income guarantee (FTE salary$280,000)
- Sign-on bonus
- 401(k) match
- Benefits package (health, disability & malpractice coverage)
- 2-Year partnership track
- Leadership opportunities (Medical Directorships and hospital leadership positions)
- A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle
Organization Details
Sutter Independent Physicians is an Independent Practice Association (IPA) of over 500 of the best private practice physicians affiliated with Sutter Health. SIP’s physicians offer primary and advanced specialty care and serve 100,000+ patients in the Placer, Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo counties. Sutter Independent Physicians' mission is to partner with independent practices to deliver efficient, innovative, and high-quality care to the Sacramento Valley.
Community Information
Auburn is located in south Placer County and is just a short distance from Sacramento. Centrally located, Roseville is only an hour from Lake Tahoe and two hours from San Francisco. Auburn's excellent school system and beautiful neighborhoods make Auburn an amazing place to raise a family.
Auburn is a spectacular place to live, work, and play. It boasts a diverse economy with ventures ranging from technology, health care, agriculture, and financial services. With an abundance of shopping, dining, arts, entertainment, business, and recreation, Auburn has something for everyone.
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.