Hospitalist Jobs in California
Hospitalist jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in large academic medical centers, integrated health systems, and safety-net hospitals across Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego. Major employers with a lasting presence in California include Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and UCSF Health, all of which run high-volume hospitalist programs. The most in-demand areas are complex medical management, co-management of surgical patients, and nocturnist coverage. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Hospitalist Medicine, Night Shift, Independent Contractor Agreement
- Day Shifts are either regular "Day shifts" (8am - 6pm) or "Swing Shifts" (M-F 12pm-10pm & Weekends 4pm-11pm)
- at $195 per hour
- Night Weekday Shifts 12 hours (8pm-8am) or Weekend Shifts 14 hours (6pm-8am) at $215 per hour with eHospitalist for cross coverage from 6pm-2am
- Closed ICU with no rounding
- Opportunity to work with top tiered subspecialists in the country
- BC/BE in Internal Medicine
- Active and unrestricted CA Medical License
- Experience with tertiary care medicine is highly preferred
The service load is designed to provide excellent work-life balance while allowing careful and considered care for each patient at Sutter Health's Flagship Hospital. CPMC (a Leapfrog Group Top Hospital) has been considered the best hospital in the Bay Area (San Francisco Chronicle reader survey) and the 'Healthiest Hospital in America' (Natural Health magazine).
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 nearly 500 clinicians 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.
Why This Matters for You
- Be part of a forward-thinking program shaping the future of care
- Practice in a system investing heavily in innovation, technology, and growth
- Contribute to expanding access to world-class transplant & neurological services in San Francisco
- Build your career within a modern, collaborative, and evolving care environment
Be Part of What’s Next
Food lovers will find endless culinary delights, from Michelin-starred restaurants and fresh seafood at Fisherman’s Wharf to authentic dim sum in Chinatown and artisanal tacos at the Ferry Building Marketplace. San Francisco’s farmers markets and renowned food festivals, like Eat Drink SF and Off the Grid, celebrate the region’s dedication to fresh, local cuisine.
The city is alive year-round with cultural and community events, including the San Francisco Symphony, Opera, and Ballet; Bay to Breakers; Outside Lands Music Festival; and the world-famous Pride Parade. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Golden Gate Park, the Presidio, and countless hiking and biking trails with sweeping views of the Bay.
With easy access to Silicon Valley, Napa Valley, and weekend getaways to Lake Tahoe or Big Sur, San Francisco offers a perfect balance of career advancement and quality of life. Whether you're raising a family or looking for an active, urban lifestyle, you'll find a welcoming and diverse community here.
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.
- Hospitalist Medicine, Night Shift, Independent Contractor Agreement
- Day Shifts are either regular "Day shifts" (8am - 6pm) or "Swing Shifts" (M-F 12pm-10pm & Weekends 4pm-11pm)
- at $195 per hour
- Night Weekday Shifts 12 hours (8pm-8am) or Weekend Shifts 14 hours (6pm-8am) at $215 per hour with eHospitalist for cross coverage from 6pm-2am
- Closed ICU with no rounding
- Opportunity to work with top tiered subspecialists in the country
- BC/BE in Internal Medicine
- Active and unrestricted CA Medical License
- Experience with tertiary care medicine is highly preferred
The service load is designed to provide excellent work-life balance while allowing careful and considered care for each patient at Sutter Health's Flagship Hospital. CPMC (a Leapfrog Group Top Hospital) has been considered the best hospital in the Bay Area (San Francisco Chronicle reader survey) and the 'Healthiest Hospital in America' (Natural Health magazine).
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 nearly 500 clinicians 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.
Why This Matters for You
- Be part of a forward-thinking program shaping the future of care
- Practice in a system investing heavily in innovation, technology, and growth
- Contribute to expanding access to world-class transplant & neurological services in San Francisco
- Build your career within a modern, collaborative, and evolving care environment
Be Part of What’s Next
Food lovers will find endless culinary delights, from Michelin-starred restaurants and fresh seafood at Fisherman’s Wharf to authentic dim sum in Chinatown and artisanal tacos at the Ferry Building Marketplace. San Francisco’s farmers markets and renowned food festivals, like Eat Drink SF and Off the Grid, celebrate the region’s dedication to fresh, local cuisine.
The city is alive year-round with cultural and community events, including the San Francisco Symphony, Opera, and Ballet; Bay to Breakers; Outside Lands Music Festival; and the world-famous Pride Parade. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Golden Gate Park, the Presidio, and countless hiking and biking trails with sweeping views of the Bay.
With easy access to Silicon Valley, Napa Valley, and weekend getaways to Lake Tahoe or Big Sur, San Francisco offers a perfect balance of career advancement and quality of life. Whether you're raising a family or looking for an active, urban lifestyle, you'll find a welcoming and diverse community here.
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.
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Hospitalist Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Sutter Health23
- Sound Physicians13
- Pediatrix Medical8
- CommonSpirit Health6
- TeamHealth4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services27
- Education3
- Consumer Goods1
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in hospitalist jobs across California.
- Active California Medical License issued by the Medical Board of California
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited internal medicine or family medicine residency program
- Board certification or active board eligibility in internal medicine or family medicine
- Experience with electronic health record systems, particularly Epic or Cerner
- Strong skills in acute care management, rapid assessment, and interdisciplinary communication
- DEA registration and compliance with California-specific controlled substance prescribing requirements
Hospitalist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a hospitalist in California?
To work as a hospitalist in California, you must hold an active physician and surgeon license issued by the Medical Board of California, which requires graduation from an accredited medical school, completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in internal medicine or family medicine, and passage of the USMLE or COMLEX examination series. Most California hospital systems also require board certification before granting privileges. Credentialing through the individual hospital's medical staff office is a separate step completed after licensure.
How much do hospitalists make in California?
Hospitalists in California earn a median of about $281,590 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $80,590 for the lowest 10% to over $431,980 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire hospitalists in California?
Employers hiring hospitalists in California right now include Sutter Health, Sound Physicians, and Pediatrix Medical, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's large integrated systems and academic medical centers maintain high hospitalist volumes year-round, particularly across their network hospitals in the state's major metros.
Which California cities have the most hospitalist jobs?
San Francisco, Sacramento, and Fresno have the most hospitalist openings in California. Los Angeles leads because of its concentration of large academic medical centers, county hospitals, and multi-site health systems, while the San Francisco Bay Area and San Diego generate consistent demand through major integrated networks and teaching hospitals with active inpatient programs.
Are there remote hospitalist jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Hospitalist work is inherently bedside and requires in-person patient care, so most openings require full on-site presence. About 18% of hospitalist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions are nearly always administrative, telehealth triage, or utilization review roles rather than core inpatient attending positions.
How can I get hired as a hospitalist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a hospitalist-focused residency track or a transitional fellowship at a California academic medical center, then applying directly to new-graduate hospitalist programs at large systems like Kaiser Permanente or Dignity Health, which run structured onboarding cohorts for physicians within their first year of practice. Candidates who have completed California Medical Board licensure and at least one year of inpatient internal medicine training hold the strongest positioning. Locum tenens assignments at California community hospitals also build the volume and case mix that permanent hiring committees look for.
Where can I find and apply to hospitalist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to hospitalist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your credentials, specialty focus, and preferred location, then apply directly to each position through the listing.
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