Physician, Emergency General Surgery Hospitalist (Sacramento, CA)
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.
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
- Focus on acute care "Bread & Butter" general surgery for patients ages 16 and older
- Rounding on ICU patients
- Maintaining clinical continuity
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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