Cardiovascular Intensivist | Advanced ECMO & Heart Transplant Program | Sacramento, CA

Opportunity InformationSutter Medical Center Sacramento is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Critical Care Physician with expertise in, or a strong interest in, ECMO and advanced circulatory support to join our expanding Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) program.This position offers a unique opportunity to practice at the highest level of cardiovascular critical care within a mature, multidisciplinary program encompassing advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, ECMO, complex cardiac surgery, and heart transplantation.As a member of our team, you will help shape the continued growth and innovation of one of Northern California's premier cardiovascular critical care programs.Clinical Practice EnvironmentThis high-acuity, quaternary referral practice is designed to support both clinical excellence and physician sustainability.Physicians work within a collaborative, team-based model and are expected to:Deliver expert cardiovascular and surgical critical careManage complex ECMO and mechanical circulatory support patientsParticipate in multidisciplinary rounds and coordinated care planningIndependently perform critical care proceduresContribute to quality improvement initiatives and program developmentSupport physician, APP, nursing, and ECMO specialist educationParticipate in governance, accreditation, and community outreach activitiesQualificationsRequiredMD or DO from an accredited institutionEligibility for unrestricted California medical licensure prior to employmentBoard Certified or Board Eligible in:Critical Care MedicinePulmonary and Critical Care MedicineAnesthesiology Critical Care MedicineEmergency Medicine Critical CareEquivalent critical care training pathwayPreferredExperience with ECMO, cardiac surgical critical care, or mechanical circulatory supportStrong critical care procedural expertiseDemonstrated clinical judgment and collaborative practice skillsInterest in leadership, quality improvement, program development, and educationWe welcome both experienced physicians and highly motivated recent fellowship graduates seeking advanced ECMO and CVICU experience.Join Us and EnjoyCompensation and BenefitsWe offer a transparent and competitive compensation structure that recognizes the complexity and intensity of cardiovascular critical care practice.Top-tier national compensation packageCompetitive hourly clinical compensationRVU-based incentive opportunitiesDifferential compensation for: ICU coverage & ECMO specialty coverageComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insuranceCME allowance and professional development supportProfessional liability (malpractice) coverageAward-winning 401(k) match & Retirement options Relocation assistance for qualified candidatesOrganization DetailsSutter Medical Group (SMG) is a vibrant and talented community committed to delivering safe, affordable and high-quality care. Our multi-specialty medical group is comprised of over 1,600 clinicians practicing in seven counties in northern California, most within a 50-mile radius of Sacramento. SMG contains primary care and specialty Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians -- nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives, licensed clinical social workers and licensed marriage and family therapists, who make up about 20% of our group. Our clinicians not only excel in clinical practice but are also actively engaged in teaching, research, leadership, community outreach, and volunteer work. SMG has earned both local and national recognition for excellence in patient care and experience.Community InformationLiving in SacramentoSacramento offers an exceptional quality of life, combining the amenities of a major metropolitan region with easy access to some of California's most desirable destinations. HighlightsMiles of outdoor recreation along the American River ParkwayConvenient access to Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, and the Northern California coastDiverse and family-friendly communitiesHighly rated public and private schoolsFarm to fork capital with 12 Michelin-Rated restaurantsLower cost of living relative to many California metropolitan areasEqual Opportunity StatementIt is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.