Opportunity InformationSutter Medical Center Sacramento is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible
Critical Care Physician with expertise in, or a strong interest in, ECMO and advanced circulatory support to join our expanding
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) program.
This position offers a unique opportunity to practice at the highest level of cardiovascular critical care within a mature, multidisciplinary program encompassing advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, ECMO, complex cardiac surgery, and heart transplantation.
As a member of our team, you will help shape the continued growth and innovation of one of Northern California's premier cardiovascular critical care programs.
Clinical Practice EnvironmentThis high-acuity, quaternary referral practice is designed to support both clinical excellence and physician sustainability.
Physicians work within a collaborative, team-based model and are expected to:
- Deliver expert cardiovascular and surgical critical care
- Manage complex ECMO and mechanical circulatory support patients
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and coordinated care planning
- Independently perform critical care procedures
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and program development
- Support physician, APP, nursing, and ECMO specialist education
- Participate in governance, accreditation, and community outreach activities
QualificationsRequired- MD or DO from an accredited institution
- Eligibility for unrestricted California medical licensure prior to employment
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in:
- Critical Care Medicine
- Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
- Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine
- Emergency Medicine Critical Care
- Equivalent critical care training pathway
Preferred- Experience with ECMO, cardiac surgical critical care, or mechanical circulatory support
- Strong critical care procedural expertise
- Demonstrated clinical judgment and collaborative practice skills
- Interest in leadership, quality improvement, program development, and education
We welcome both experienced physicians and highly motivated recent fellowship graduates seeking advanced ECMO and CVICU experience.
Join Us and EnjoyCompensation and BenefitsWe offer a transparent and competitive compensation structure that recognizes the complexity and intensity of cardiovascular critical care practice.
- Top-tier national compensation package
- Competitive hourly clinical compensation
- RVU-based incentive opportunities
- Differential compensation for: ICU coverage & ECMO specialty coverage
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- CME allowance and professional development support
- Professional liability (malpractice) coverage
- Award-winning 401(k) match & Retirement options
- Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
Community InformationLiving in SacramentoSacramento offers an exceptional quality of life, combining the amenities of a major metropolitan region with easy access to some of California's most desirable destinations.
Highlights- Miles of outdoor recreation along the American River Parkway
- Convenient access to Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, and the Northern California coast
- Diverse and family-friendly communities
- Highly rated public and private schools
- Farm to fork capital with 12 Michelin-Rated restaurants
- Lower cost of living relative to many California metropolitan areas
