Physician, Hospitalist - Pediatrics - per diem (Sacramento, CA)

Opportunity Information

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a per diem BE/BC Pediatric Hospitalist to join their dynamic team in Sacramento, CA.

Join a High-Performing Team

Join a high-performing pediatric hospital medicine team in a thriving tertiary care children’s center. This is an exciting opportunity for a physician passionate about caring for medically complex children in a dynamic, high-acuity environment while contributing to medical education, quality improvement, and program development.

Clinical Environment

• Provides care for a diverse and medically complex pediatric population within a 40-bed general pediatric unit located in a tertiary care children’s center.
• Includes 20-bed CVICU/PICU
• Royalty service
• Robust newborn nursery service
• Pediatric Emergency Department
• Works closely with a comprehensive complement of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialists, supported by a multidisciplinary team including social work, integrative medicine, pediatric pharmacy, and other pediatric-focused services.

Program Structure

• 3 acute care teams daily
• 2 Well-Baby Nursery teams (no delivery attendance)
• In-house nocturnist coverage
• Regional teleconsultation support for regional hospitals
• Medical education participation with both residents and medical students

What We Offer

• A highly collaborative pediatric hospital medicine team
• Opportunities for clinical leadership and professional development
• Teaching and academic engagement
• Participation in quality improvement and innovation initiatives

Qualifications

• Board-certified/eligible in General Pediatrics and/or Pediatric Hospital Medicine with strong inpatient experience
• A Commitment to caring for medically complex children
• Enthusiasm for teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Join Us and Enjoy

• Flexible schedules - day and night shifts needed
• Advanced practice technology
• Work-life balance
• Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle

Organization Details

Sutter 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 Information

• Sacramento, the capital city of California, offers an exceptional quality of life that makes it a great place to live.
• One of the standout features of Sacramento is its vibrant food scene. Known as the "Farm-to-Fork Capital," the city boasts a plethora of restaurants, farmers' markets, and food festivals that celebrate fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.
• The city is home to the Sacramento Kings, an NBA team that brings exciting basketball action to the Golden 1 Center. Moreover, the recent relocation of the Oakland A's to Sacramento has added another layer of excitement for baseball fans.
• With its rich cultural scene, convenient location, and passionate sports culture, Sacramento truly stands out as a dynamic and desirable place to live.

Equal Opportunity Statement

It 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.