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Job description
Emergency Medicine Physician - VA Northern California Health Care System (Sacramento, CA)
Serve Veterans. Practice high-acuity medicine. Live in beautiful Northern California.
The VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) is seeking a skilled, mission-driven Emergency Medicine Physician to join the dynamic Emergency Department at the Sacramento VA Medical Center (Mather, CA). This role offers an outstanding balance of clinical impact, federal stability, and California lifestyle.
Position Overview
As a VANCHCS Emergency Medicine Physician, you will:
Provide immediate evaluation, stabilization, and management of high-acuity adult patients, including cardiac, pulmonary, neurologic, trauma-related, and complex medical emergencies.
Perform rapid diagnostics and interventions using bedside ultrasound, EKG interpretation, point-of-care testing, advanced airway techniques, and coordination of emergent imaging.
Determine safe patient disposition-admission, transfer, or discharge-in collaboration with inpatient teams and specialty services.
Work in a modern ED supported by nursing, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, social work, and integrated behavioral health.
Document thoroughly in the VA's electronic health record and participate in FPPE/OPPE, credentialing, QI, peer review, and ED process-improvement initiatives.
Contribute to a culture centered on safety, teamwork, Veteran-focused care, and continuous improvement.
About the Sacramento VA Medical Center (Mather)
The Sacramento VAMC is a major clinical hub for Northern California, providing:
Full-service Emergency Department
Robust inpatient medical, surgical, and specialty support
24/7 imaging and laboratory capabilities
Strong tele-emergency and consult infrastructure
Access to healthcare services across 17 counties served by VANCHCS
Located in Mather (Sacramento region), the facility offers proximity to Napa, Sonoma, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and world-class outdoor recreation.
VA Total Rewards - What You'll Receive
Competitive compensation with regular salary increases
Annual performance bonus
50-55 days of paid time off annually, including:
26 days annual leave
13 sick days
11 paid Federal holidays
Possible 5-day paid CME absence
Federal Pension (FERS) with Social Security
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with up to 5% VA matching
Federal health, dental, and vision insurance, many carrying into retirement
Free malpractice coverage with tail
1 full and unrestricted U.S. state license qualifies for nationwide VA practice
No employment contract & no significant moonlighting restrictions
Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
This Emergency Medicine position may be eligible for up to $200,000 in tax-free student loan repayment over 1-5 years.
Eligibility is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office, and candidates must apply within 4 months of onboarding.
Qualifications
MD/DO degree
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
Active, unrestricted U.S. medical license
Strong emergency medicine clinical skills and commitment to Veteran care
Join Us
If you're looking for a meaningful EM career with stability, exceptional benefits, and a chance to serve those who served our nation, we'd love to connect.
Contact:
Kelly De Boer, Supervisor, Physician/Provider Recruitment,
Worksite address
elk grove, CA, 95759, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.