Highlights from the posting

$50,000 sign-on bonus
Relocation paid
25-bed hospital
Teaching or academic

In short

Orthopedic surgeon role at Sutter Lakeside Hospital in Lakeport, CA, joining a two-physician team serving Lake County. The practice receives referrals from the hospital and community providers and sees 18 to 22 patients per day.

About this job

Setting: Sutter Lakeside Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital and the only trauma center and certified stroke center in Lake County.
The work: Full spectrum orthopedic care: clinic consultations, treatment planning, injections, fracture management and surgery, plus referrals review, patient communications, refills, disability documentation, and cast and splint management.
Patients: 18 to 22 patients per day, new consultations and follow-ups. No spine cases or workers' compensation patients.
What the pay includes: Guaranteed salary, relocation stipend up to $20,000 and sign on bonus up to $50,000.
Requirements: MD or DO, accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency, BE/BC in Orthopedic Surgery, unrestricted California license (or able to obtain before employment) and DEA certification (or able to obtain before start).
Benefits named: Medical, dental and vision coverage and a retirement program.

Details

Pay stated: $562,952 – $1,166,880 a year
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Employment: Employed
Health system: Sutter Health
Site: Not stated
Location: Lakeport, CA
Posted: Not stated
First seen here: Oct 1, 2026
Last checked: Oct 2, 2026

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