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Physician, Rural Orthopedic Surgery (Crescent City, CA)

Sutter Health - Bryan · Crescent City, CA

Posted July 11, 2026

Crescent City, CA · California Street, Crescent City, CA, US, 95531

Opportunity Information

Sutter Coast Hospital seeks to hire a BE/BC General Orthopedic Surgeon to join our team in the rural community of Crescent City, CA.

We seek a General Orthopedic Surgeon to join our Level IV trauma hospital and provide essential care to our community. This position offers a flexible 2-week on/2-week off schedule along with a base salary and eligibility to performance bonus. Knowledge in all Major Joints is required as the community has a broad range of joint-related cases.

Qualifications

BE/BC

Join Us and Enjoy

  • Sign-on bonus
  • Annual salary + productivity bonus
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits
  • Excellent retirement plan
  • Relocation assistance
  • A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle

Organization Details

Sutter Coast Hospital is a community-based, not-for-profit hospital located in Crescent City, Del Norte County, California. It also extends its services to parts of Curry County, Oregon. As part of the Sutter Health network, this 49-bed acute care hospital offers a range of essential healthcare services. A local volunteer board of community leaders and healthcare professionals ensures that the hospital's decisions align with the needs of the community. Sutter Coast provides emergency care with a 24/7 department, general surgery procedures, a birthing center, an intensive care unit (ICU), inpatient care, outpatient clinics, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation services. The hospital prioritizes community health through outreach programs, education, and initiatives tailored to the area's needs.

Community Information

Where the Redwoods meet the Sea, Crescent City in beautiful Del Norte County, is only 20 miles south of Oregon. Sea-faring Crescent City is home to the northernmost of California’s lighthouse stations. A few miles away is Crescent City’s other lighthouse at St. George Reef, 6 miles/9.6 kilometers offshore. See the lighthouse from the public walking trails along the bluffs at Point St. George. Enjoy wandering the Crescent City waterfront. Additional attractions include Ocean World aquarium and the North coast Marine Mammal Center. On the town’s west end is oceanfront Pebble Beach Drive with easy access to Pebble Beach, a great place to search for agates and other semi-precious gemstones.

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 - Bryan

Livability

6,180
Crescent City population
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Avg 3-bedroom home
58° / 48°
Avg high / low
Nearby cities
Brookings
24.4 mi
Pop. 6,733
Gold Beach
46.8 mi
Pop. 2,455
Bertsch-Oceanview
8.4 mi
Pop. 2,197
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Del Norte County
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
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Avg 3-bedroom home
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Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
58° / 48°
Avg high / low
2.76 in
Yearly rainfall
218
Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 95531
23,029
Total residents
12,525
Male residents
10,504
Female residents
Age distribution
total
23,029
0-9
2,853
10-19
2,637
20-29
3,062
30-39
3,414
40-49
2,730
50-59
2,828
60-69
3,085
70-79
1,668
80+
752
Ethnicity
White
15,931
Black Or African American
705
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
1,208
Asian
826
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
61
Other
1,790
Two Or More
2,508
Source: US Census Bureau
0
Walk Score — Car-Dependent
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 249.00 mi
Jack Mc Namara Field Airport (CEC) 11.98 mi
California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV) 56.56 mi
Rogue Valley International Medford Airport (MFR) 70.58 mi
Source: FAA database