Physician, Hospitalist - Pediatrics (Sacramento, CA)

Sutter Health • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a 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. 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. 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. Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is a vibrant and talented community committed to delivering safe, affordable and high-quality care. Our multi-specialty medical group is comprised of over 1,600 clinicians practicing in seven counties in northern California, most within a 50-mile radius of Sacramento. SMG contains primary care and specialty Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians -- nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives, licensed clinical social workers and licensed marriage and family therapists, who make up about 20% of our group. Our clinicians not only excel in clinical practice but are also actively engaged in teaching, research, leadership, community outreach, and volunteer work. SMG has earned both local and national recognition for excellence in patient care and experience.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for a diverse and medically complex pediatric population
• Work closely with a comprehensive complement of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialists
• Medical education participation with both residents and medical students
• Participation in quality improvement and innovation initiatives

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000
• Relocation assistance of up to $20,000 for qualified applicants
• Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance
• Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
• Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match
• CME allowance
• 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees