Physician, Post‑Acute & Geriatric Medicine (Sacramento, CA)

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

13h•$290,072 - $322,302•Hybrid

About The Position

Sutter Medical Group is seeking a Post-Acute & Geriatric Medicine Physician to join its expanding team in the Greater Sacramento area. The physician will care for medically complex patients during the transition from hospital to recovery, with an emphasis on autonomy, continuity, and long-term patient impact. The daily volume is designed to support comprehensive care and typically averages approximately 8 to 12 encounters, including admissions and follow-ups. The position follows a predictable 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-through-Friday schedule. Care is focused at partner facilities in the Greater Sacramento area, with coverage clustered to minimize travel time. After on-site rounding and initial assessments, physicians may complete charting and administrative work remotely. A home-office technology suite is provided. The physician collaborates directly with an Advanced Practice Clinician who manages routine follow-ups and discharges, allowing the physician to focus on initial 72-hour admissions and complex assessments. Patient panels are managed in Epic, with facility-level clinical workflows and dual charting across Sutter Epic and PCC. There is no outpatient Epic in-basket. The two physicians share an autonomous 1:2 call rotation; call is telephone-only, and physical facility visits are rare. Annual compensation is $290,072–$322,302, with 10% of the benchmark salary tied to value-based care and quality metrics. Sutter Medical Group is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible organization. Physicians interested in academic work can access clinical trial infrastructure and physician-led research grants through the Sutter Institute for Medical Research. The service line is expanding toward the Roseville market, offering a potential pathway to Medical Director responsibilities. Sutter Medical Group is a multispecialty group with more than 1,600 clinicians practicing in seven counties in Northern California, most within 50 miles of Sacramento. Its clinicians are engaged in clinical practice, teaching, research, leadership, community outreach, and volunteer work.

Requirements

Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited school of medicine.
Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
Active and unrestricted medical license in California.
Demonstrated experience in post-acute, skilled nursing, long-term care, or geriatric settings.
Strong clinical skills managing complex, multi-morbid patients.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient- and team-centered approach.
Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary, facility-based environment.
Proficiency with electronic medical record systems.

Nice To Haves

Geriatric Medicine certification is preferred.
Fellowship training in Geriatric Medicine or experience in post-acute or rehabilitation medicine.
Knowledge of CMS regulations, SNF billing and documentation requirements, and quality metrics.
Experience participating in value-based care or population health programs.

Responsibilities

Care for medically complex patients transitioning from hospital to recovery in post-acute and geriatric settings.
Conduct initial assessments and focus on admissions within the first 72 hours.
Manage complex patient assessments and provide comprehensive care at partner facilities.
Collaborate with an Advanced Practice Clinician who manages routine follow-ups and discharges.
Complete patient documentation across Sutter Epic and PCC and handle related administrative duties.
Participate in the shared 1:2 telephone-only call rotation.
Participate in facility multidisciplinary meetings, complete POLST documentation, and support 72-hour admission access as part of value-based care and quality metrics.

Benefits

Employer-funded 401(k) match.
Additional 401(k) profit-sharing contribution.
Cash-balance pension plan.
Zero-cost medical insurance options for employees.
Paid medical benefits for dependents.
Malpractice and tail coverage.
Sign-on bonus.
Relocation assistance.
CME allowance.
Access to clinical trial infrastructure and physician-led research grants through the Sutter Institute for Medical Research.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.