Physician, Pediatric Genetics (Sacramento, CA)

Sutter Health • Sacramento, CA

6h

About The Position

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a BE/BC Pediatric Genetics Physician to join our dynamic team in Sacramento, CA.
Join a High‑Impact, Multidisciplinary Metabolic Care Team
Are you passionate about caring for children with complex metabolic conditions? Looking to join a collaborative, mission‑driven team that is shaping the future of pediatric genetics? We invite you to apply for an exceptional opportunity as a Pediatric Genetics Physician with a focus on metabolic disease.
We are seeking a mid‑career physician or new graduate who is board‑certified or board‑eligible in Clinical and Metabolic Genetics. Experience with metabolic/genetic disorders is highly valued, and leadership experience is preferred, though not required.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Practice bread‑and‑butter pediatric genetics with the ability to grow in metabolic specialties.
Work in a team-based, supportive environment with:
Genetic Counselors
Metabolic Nurse Coordinator
Social Worker (Metabolic Clinic)
Registered Dietitian
Mentor and guide metabolic program operations, with future leadership opportunities.
We are a dedicated, collaborative care team responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and ongoing management of pediatric patients with metabolic disorders. We provide comprehensive, family-centered care to CCS clients and partner closely with state programs—including California’s Newborn Screening Program. Candidates should anticipate enhanced additional offerings with program growth including expansion of ERT protocols. You will care for children with a wide range of metabolic disorders as well as being actively involved in general genetics clinic and providing consultation services to our thriving inpatient units. Our Children's Center hosts the largest NICU in Norther California, 20-bed CV/PICU, and thriving general pediatrics floors. You will be able to collaborate with a full breadth of dedicated and talented pediatric subspecialists including neurology, cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, and many others.

Requirements

• Board-certified or board-eligible Clinical/Metabolic Geneticist
• CCS Paneled – if you are not currently paneled, we can help you with this process
• Comfort managing a broad spectrum of pediatric genetic disorders
• Commitment to collaborative, multidisciplinary care
• Passion for improving health outcomes for children with rare and complex conditions

Nice To Haves

• Experience in metabolic genetics preferred
• Leadership experience or interest in program development

Responsibilities

• evaluation, treatment, and ongoing management of pediatric patients with metabolic disorders
• comprehensive, family-centered care to CCS clients
• partner closely with state programs—including California’s Newborn Screening Program
• actively involved in general genetics clinic
• providing consultation services to our thriving inpatient units

Benefits

• A highly collaborative, well-resourced team environment
• Opportunity to develop leadership pathways within metabolic services
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Professional development support for metabolic/genetics training and CME
• 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
• 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