Physician, Hospitalist - Pediatrics - per diem (Sacramento, CA)

Sutter Health • Sacramento, CA

4h

About The Position

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a per diem BE/BC Pediatric Hospitalist to join our dynamic team in Sacramento, CA.
Join a high-performing pediatric hospital medicine team in a thriving tertiary care children’s center.
We invite a dedicated Pediatric Hospitalist to join our well-established, collaborative pediatric hospital medicine program in a per diem. This is an exciting opportunity for a physician who is passionate about caring for medically complex children in a dynamic, high-acuity environment while contributing to medical education, quality improvement, and program development.
Our team thrives in a fast-paced clinical setting that values interdisciplinary collaboration, academic engagement, and innovation in pediatric inpatient care.
You will provide care for a diverse and medically complex pediatric population within a 40-bed general pediatric unit located in a tertiary care children’s center.
The center also includes:
20-bed CVICU/PICU
Northern California’s largest NICU
Robust newborn nursery service
Pediatric Emergency Department
Physicians work closely with a comprehensive complement of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialists, supported by a multidisciplinary team including social work, integrative medicine, pediatric pharmacy, and other pediatric-focused services.
Program Structure
3 acute care teams daily
2 Well-Baby Nursery teams (no delivery attendance)
In-house nocturnist coverage
Regional teleconsultation support for regional hospitals
Medical education participation with both residents and medical students
What we offer:
A highly collaborative pediatric hospital medicine team
Opportunities for clinical leadership and professional development
Teaching and academic engagement
Participation in quality improvement and innovation initiatives

Requirements

• Board-certified/eligible in General Pediatrics and/or Pediatric Hospital Medicine with strong inpatient experience.
• A Commitment to caring for medically complex children.
• Enthusiasm for teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules - day and night shifts needed
• Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
• A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees