Physician, Emergency General Surgery Hospitalist (Sacramento, CA)

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a Physician in Emergency General Surgery to join an established surgical team at Sutter Medical Center Sacramento (SMCS) in Sacramento, CA. Key Workflow Details Work Setting: Practice as an EGS Hospitalist within a 600-bed, tertiary care referral center; SMCS serves as a major hub for high-volume transfers throughout Northern California. Clinical Scope: Focus on acute care "Bread & Butter" general surgery for patients ages 16 and older; includes complex intra-abdominal cases, appendectomies, small bowel obstructions, and colectomies. Procedure Note: This role does not require endoscopy (No Endo). Robotics: Access to robotic surgical systems is available; robotics training can be provided for interested candidates. Daily Volume: High-volume environment typically requiring 3–4 operations within a 24-hour period. APP Support: Exceptional APC coverage with 2 APCs during the day (M-F) and 1 at night. APCs function as robotic first-assists and handle the majority of the post-op clinic. Technology: Advanced efficiency tools including EPIC EMR and Abridge AI for automated documentation. Inpatient Care: Surgeon maintains clinical continuity by rounding on ICU patients; however, the Intensivist team remains primary for critical care and vent management. Support Model: Dedicated administrative support to field patient calls; physicians maintain control over their post-op schedules. Scheduling Structure Schedule Type: Shift-Based Shift Details: 1.0 FTE consists of 104 shifts per year (9 x 24-hour shifts per month). Call Advantage: On-site presence required from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM; no in-house requirement after 7:00 PM (must maintain a 30-minute on-site arrival response time for night call). FTE: 1.0 FTE (1,664 hours/annum) Compensation: $482,437 Base Pay + Production Bonus (approx. $15 per wRVU) + APC Supervisory Stipend ($30–$60 per shift). Join Us and Enjoy Up to $20,000 Sign-on bonus Up to $20,000 Relocation assistance Productivity + Quality Bonus PSLF eligible 2-year shareholder transition Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents CME allowance Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match + profit sharing plan Cash Balance Pension Plan Advanced practice technology, including EPIC and Abridge AI A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle

Requirements

Board Certified/Eligible in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Strong commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care and team-based practice
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Demonstrated experience in high-volume, tertiary-level Acute Care Surgery workflows
Comfort with a wide breadth of emergency surgical procedures; ability to treat patients 16+
Willingness to mentor and supervise APCs within the surgical program
Valid medical licensure in the State of California prior to starting
Federal Unrestricted DEA

Responsibilities

Practice as an EGS Hospitalist within a 600-bed, tertiary care referral center
Focus on acute care "Bread & Butter" general surgery for patients ages 16 and older; includes complex intra-abdominal cases, appendectomies, small bowel obstructions, and colectomies
Maintain clinical continuity by rounding on ICU patients
Maintain a 30-minute on-site arrival response time for night call
Mentor and supervise APCs within the surgical program

Benefits

Up to $20,000 Sign-on bonus
Up to $20,000 Relocation assistance
Productivity + Quality Bonus
PSLF eligible
2-year shareholder transition
Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance
Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
CME allowance
Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match + profit sharing plan
Cash Balance Pension Plan
Advanced practice technology, including EPIC and Abridge AI
A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle