How this pay compares

The low end of this posting, $300,000, sits above 40 of 61 H-1B wage filings for internal medicine roles in California (66%). The offered-wage median there is $274,000, the middle half $255,000 to $315,788. N=61 filings, LCA, base pay offered. Updated Oct 1, 2026.

The low end of this posting, $300,000, sits above 10 of 12 green-card filings for internal medicine roles in California (83%). The offered-wage median there is $243,500, the middle half $239,200 to $288,688. N=12 filings, PERM, base pay offered. Updated Oct 1, 2026.

No five clinicians have shared their pay for internal medicine roles at this place yet. The internal medicine page shows what there is.

Highlights from the posting

Sign-on bonus
Loan repayment
Relocation paid
Production bonus
Malpractice with tail

In short

Outpatient internal medicine role with Sansum Medical Group, part of Sutter Health, a physician-led multi-specialty group in Santa Barbara, CA. The posting emphasizes a $300,000 - $380,000 base salary with a one year income guarantee and is open to experienced physicians or graduating residents.

About this job

Setting: Outpatient practice in a physician-led, multi-specialty medical group with specialists, advanced imaging, laboratory services and an integrated electronic health record; 1 MA per provider.
The work: Build an outpatient internal medicine practice and perform typical primary care procedures.
Patients: Patients across all stages of life.
What the pay includes: $300,000 - $380,000 annual base salary, one year income guarantee, sign-on bonus, productivity incentives, home loan assistance, student loan repayment assistance, relocation assistance, CME allowance; PSLF-eligible employer.
Requirements: MD or DO with directly related internal medicine experience; board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine; DEA certificate; CA license or ability to obtain; eligible to work in the US. Graduating residents considered.
Benefits named: Medical, dental and vision; CME allowance and paid CME time; malpractice with tail coverage; disability; paid time off; 401(k) with profit sharing; retirement planning; covered licensure, DEA and board certification fees.

Details

Pay stated: $300,000 – $380,000 a year
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Employment: Employed
Health system: Sutter Health
Site: Not stated
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Posted: Not stated
First seen here: Oct 2, 2026
Last checked: Oct 3, 2026

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