Physician, Neurosurgery - Spine (Sacramento, CA)
About The Position
We are seeking a board certified or board eligible neurosurgeon with a focus on complex cranial surgery to join a high-performing, integrated neuroscience group within Sutter Medical Group. The primary practice location for this role is Sutter Medical Center Sacramento (Midtown Sacramento). This position will support comprehensive stroke care and advanced cranial neurosurgery across the Sutter Valley hospitals. The neurosurgeon on call serves as the primary physician for neurosurgical emergencies, with established escalation pathways for rare, highly specialized cases. In addition to the primary Sacramento-based practice, opportunities may exist for participation in cranial and trauma call at Sutter Roseville Medical Center, depending on interest, privileges, and system needs.
Requirements
- Board certified/Board eligible in Neurosurgery
- Fellowship training or equivalent experience in open cerebrovascular surgery and/or skull base surgery
- Demonstrated experience with low-frequency, high-acuity cranial cases
- Strong interest in collaborative, team-based care within an integrated health system
Nice To Haves
- Focus on complex cranial surgery
Responsibilities
- Open cerebrovascular surgery, including aneurysm clipping
- Open and/or endoscopic skull base surgery
- Management of complex cranial and skull base pathology in collaboration with multidisciplinary stroke, neurocritical care, neurointerventional, ENT, and trauma teams
- Participation in a unified neurosurgery call panel
- Support comprehensive stroke care and advanced cranial neurosurgery across the Sutter Valley hospitals
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Advanced practice technology, including EPIC and RAPID AI
- Neuro navigator
- A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle
- 2-year income guarantee with shareholder track
- Guaranteed base salary
- Relocation assistance of up to $20,000
- Group paid malpractice and tail coverage
- Signing bonus up to $20,000
- Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
- Annual CME allowance
- Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match
- Robust retirement
- Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
