Physician, Emergency General Surgery (Sacramento, CA)

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

2d•$450,000 - $470,000•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. This role involves practicing as an EGS Hospitalist within a 600-bed, tertiary care referral center that serves as a major hub for high-volume transfers throughout Northern California. The focus is on acute care "Bread & Butter" general surgery for patients ages 16 and older, including complex intra-abdominal cases, appendectomies, small bowel obstructions, and colectomies. The position does not require endoscopy but offers access to robotic surgical systems, with training provided for interested candidates. This is a high-volume environment typically requiring 3-4 operations within a 24-hour period, supported by exceptional APC coverage (2 during the day, 1 at night) who function as robotic first-assists and handle post-op clinic. Advanced efficiency tools like EPIC EMR and Abridge AI for automated documentation are utilized. Surgeons maintain clinical continuity by rounding on ICU patients, with the Intensivist team primary for critical care and vent management. Dedicated administrative support is provided for patient calls, and physicians control 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+.
Valid medical licensure in the State of California prior to starting.
Federal Unrestricted DEA.

Nice To Haves

Robotics training can be provided for interested candidates.

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.
Perform complex intra-abdominal cases, appendectomies, small bowel obstructions, and colectomies.
Round on ICU patients to maintain clinical continuity.
Mentor and supervise APCs within the surgical program.