Physician, Hospitalist (Sacramento, CA)

Opportunity Information

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a Physician – Hospitalist to join an established Hospital Medicine team in Sacramento, California (Sutter Medical Center Sacramento).

Key Workflow Details

• ICU Model: Open ICU; hospitalists may follow patients into the ICU or can sign off via Epic. Intensivists manage all ICU admissions.
• Procedures: Not required; hospitalists may perform procedures if credentialed and comfortable.
• Admissions & Census: 14–16 census on 10‑hour rounding shifts. Dedicated admitting shifts: 6–8 admits on days/swings (10 hours) and 8–10 admits on nights (12 hours).
• Highly collegial support between admitters and rounders.
• Nights & Shifts: 2–3 swings and 2–3 nights per month; majority covered by dedicated swing admitters and nocturnists.
• APP Support: Supplemental APCs provide cross‑coverage only; core model is physician‑led.
• Workflow Tools: Strong case management and social work support. Pharmacy manages med‑rec. Documentation through Dragon/Snapdragon.
• Scheduling Structure: Flexible blocks based on clinician preference; schedules manually crafted by dedicated coordinator. Rounding blocks typically 5–7 days (minimum 4 for continuity).

Scheduling Structure

• Schedule Type: Shift‑Based
• Call: None
• Nights: up to 2–3 per month
• FTE: 1.0 FTE
• Compensation:
  • Base Draw: ~$323,930
  • Differentials: Up to $40/hour (swings/nights)
  • Premium: 15% for moonlighting and urgent‑need shifts
  • Productivity: $50/RVU over RVU threshold, reconciled quarterly
  • Quality Bonus: up to $25,000

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Eligible in Hospital Medicine by ABIM
• Strong commitment to high‑quality, patient‑centered care
• Excellent communication and team‑based practice skills

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid California medical license required prior to start
• Federal unrestricted DEA

Join Us and Enjoy

• Sign‑on bonus $60,000
• Relocation assistance up to $20,000
• Quality Bonus
• PSLF eligibility
• Excellent benefits, including zero‑cost medical insurance
• Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
• CME allowance
• Award‑winning 401(k) match + profit sharing
• EPIC EMR
• A positive work‑life balance and Northern California’s lifestyle advantages

Organization Details

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is a vibrant and talented community committed to delivering safe, affordable and high-quality care. Our multi-specialty medical group is comprised of over 1,600 clinicians practicing in seven counties in northern California, most within a 50-mile radius of Sacramento. SMG contains primary care and specialty Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians -- nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives, licensed clinical social workers and licensed marriage and family therapists, who make up about 20% of our group. Our clinicians not only excel in clinical practice but are also actively engaged in teaching, research, leadership, community outreach, and volunteer work. SMG has earned both local and national recognition for excellence in patient care and experience.

Community Information

Sacramento offers an affordable, family‑friendly alternative within Northern California, with excellent schools, diverse neighborhoods, and a strong healthcare ecosystem. The city provides easy access to outdoor recreation including rivers, trails, and the nearby Sierra Nevada. Its growing cultural and food scene makes it a practical and appealing home for clinicians and families.

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.