Opportunity InformationSutter 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
Community InformationSacramento 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.
