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Sutter Health

Physician, Cardiovascular Surgery Intensivist (Sacramento, CA)

sacramento, CA

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Sutter Health lists this Physician, Cardiovascular Surgery Intensivist (Sacramento, CA) opportunity in sacramento, 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

Required

Qualifications

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 & ECGO 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.

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Worksite address

sacramento, CA, 95828, US

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