Physician, Hospitalist (Sacramento, CA) - Supplemental
About The Position
Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a Physician – Hospitalist to join an established Hospital Medicine team in Sacramento, California (Sutter Medical Center Sacramento). This role involves managing patients within an open ICU model, with flexibility for hospitalists to follow patients into the ICU or sign off. While procedures are not required, hospitalists may perform them if credentialed and comfortable. The role features a 14-16 patient census on 10-hour rounding shifts, with dedicated admitting shifts for days/swings (10 hours) and nights (12 hours). There is strong collegial support between admitting and rounding physicians. Nights and swing shifts are minimal, with the majority covered by dedicated swing admitters and nocturnists. Supplemental APCs provide cross-coverage, but the core model is physician-led. The team benefits from strong case management, social work, and pharmacy support for med-rec. Documentation is facilitated through Dragon/Snapdragon.
Requirements
- Board Certified/Eligible in Hospital Medicine by ABIM
- Strong commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care
- Excellent communication and team-based practice skills
- Valid California medical license required prior to start
- Federal unrestricted DEA
Responsibilities
- Manage patients within an open ICU model.
- Perform procedures if credentialed and comfortable (not required).
- Admit patients during dedicated admitting shifts.
- Provide collegial support to team members.
- Participate in night and swing shifts as needed.
- Utilize Dragon/Snapdragon for documentation.
Benefits
- EPIC EMR
- A positive work-life balance and Northern California’s lifestyle advantages
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
