Physician, Hospitalist (Auburn, CA)

Sutter Health • Auburn, CA

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About The Position

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a Physician Hospitalist to join an established Hospital Medicine team in Auburn, California.
Key Workflow Details
ICU Model: Hybrid/Open ICU; PMA supports 7 AM–5 PM; Hospitalists/Nocturnists manage ICU after 5 PM including critical care and procedures
Census: 10–14 patients per Hospitalist on average
Schedule: Day rounding 7 AM–5 PM; typical 5–7 day blocks; admissions during day shifts; ~2 weekends/month
Procedures: Central lines; intubations
Specialty Support: 24/7 General Surgery & Orthopedics; Cardiology on‑call 24/7 with 2 hours daily rounding; Nephrology; Tele‑Neurology (24/7); Tele‑Stroke (24/7); Tele‑Psychiatry; Urology (occasional); PMA consults 7 AM–5 PM
Call: No call
Scheduling Structure (Static + Step‑1 Data)
Schedule Type: Flexible scheduling (based on clinician's preferences)
Nights: Covered by Nocturnists
FTE: 1.0 FTE
Compensation: Base guarantee $323,930 with productivity and quality components (see below)
Compensation & Incentives (Summary)
Base Compensation (Guarantee): $323,930
Productivity: $50/RVU above 4,300 RVUs, reconciled quarterly
Quality Bonus: $25,000
Sign‑On (Commencement) Bonus: $100,000 total — $50,000 at start + $50,000 at 12 months
Relocation Assistance: Up to $20,000
Differentials: $40/hour night shift differential; moonlighting differential available

Requirements

• Board Certified/Eligible in Hospital Medicine (e.g., ABIM/ABFM via ABMS as appropriate)
• Strong commitment to high‑quality, patient‑centered care and team‑based practice
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Comfortable practicing in a Hybrid/Open ICU environment
• Able to perform central lines and intubations
• Open to FM‑trained candidates with demonstrated ICU comfort
• Valid medical licensure in the State of California prior to starting
• Federal Unrestricted DEA

Responsibilities

• Manage ICU after 5 PM including critical care and procedures
• Day rounding 7 AM–5 PM
• Admissions during day shifts
• Central lines
• Intubations

Benefits

• Sign‑on bonus
• Relocation assistance up to $20,000
• Quality Bonus (up to $25,000)
• PSLF eligible
• Excellent benefits for physician and entire family; employer contributes to HSA
• CME allowance
• Award‑winning, 100% 401(k) match + up to $23,000 profit sharing contribution
• Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
• A positive work‑life balance and access to Northern California’s outdoor lifestyle

What This Job Offers

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