About this opportunity
Sutter Medical Group lists this Cardiovascular Intensivist | Advanced ECMO & Heart Transplant Program | Sacramento, CA opportunity in davis, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Opportunity Information
Sutter 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 Environment
This 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 care
Manage complex ECMO and mechanical circulatory support patients
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and coordinated care planning
Independently perform critical care procedures
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and program development
Support physician, APP, nursing, and ECMO specialist education
Participate in governance, accreditation, and community outreach activities
Qualifications
Required
MD or DO from an accredited institution
Eligibility for unrestricted California medical licensure prior to employment
Board Certified or Board Eligible in:
Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine
Emergency Medicine Critical Care
Equivalent critical care training pathway
Preferred
Experience with ECMO, cardiac surgical critical care, or mechanical circulatory support
Strong critical care procedural expertise
Demonstrated clinical judgment and collaborative practice skills
Interest in leadership, quality improvement, program development, and education
We welcome both experienced physicians and highly motivated recent fellowship graduates seeking advanced ECMO and CVICU experience.
Join Us and Enjoy
Compensation and Benefits
We offer a transparent and competitive compensation structure that recognizes the complexity and intensity of cardiovascular critical care practice.
Top-tier national compensation package
Competitive hourly clinical compensation
RVU-based incentive opportunities
Differential compensation for: ICU coverage & ECMO specialty coverage
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
CME allowance and professional development support
Professional liability (malpractice) coverage
Award-winning 401(k) match & Retirement options
Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
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
Living in Sacramento
Sacramento 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.
Highlights
Miles of outdoor recreation along the American River Parkway
Convenient access to Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, and the Northern California coast
Diverse and family-friendly communities
Highly rated public and private schools
Farm to fork capital with 12 Michelin-Rated restaurants
Lower cost of living relative to many California metropolitan areas
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.
Worksite address
davis, CA, 95617, US
Who can apply
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