Physician, Hospitalist (Auburn, CA)
Opportunity Information
Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a Physician Hospitalist to join an established Hospital Medicine team in Auburn, California.
Key Workflow Details
ICU Model: Hybrid/Open ICU; PMA supports 7 AM-5 PM; Hospitalists/Nocturnists manage ICU after 5 PM including critical care and procedures
Census: 10-14 patients per Hospitalist on average
Schedule: Day rounding 7 AM-5 PM; typical 5-7 day blocks; admissions during day shifts; ~2 weekends/month
Procedures: Central lines; intubations
Specialty Support: 24/7 General Surgery & Orthopedics; Cardiology on‑call 24/7 with 2 hours daily rounding; Nephrology; Tele‑Neurology (24/7); Tele‑Stroke (24/7); Tele‑Psychiatry; Urology (occasional); PMA consults 7 AM-5 PM
Call: No call
Scheduling Structure (Static + Step‑1 Data)
Schedule Type: Flexible scheduling (based on clinician's preferences)
Nights: Covered by Nocturnists
FTE: 1.0 FTE
Compensation: Base guarantee $323,930 with productivity and quality components (see below)
Compensation & Incentives (Summary)
Base Compensation (Guarantee): $323,930
Productivity: $50/RVU above 4,300 RVUs, reconciled quarterly
Quality Bonus: $25,000
Sign‑On (Commencement) Bonus: $100,000 total - $50,000 at start + $50,000 at 12 months
Relocation Assistance: Up to $20,000
Differentials: $40/hour night shift differential; moonlighting differential available
Qualifications
General
Board Certified/Eligible in Hospital Medicine (e.g., ABIM/ABFM via ABMS as appropriate)
Strong commitment to high‑quality, patient‑centered care and team‑based practice
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Specialty‑Specific
Comfortable practicing in a Hybrid/Open ICU environment
Able to perform central lines and intubations
Open to FM‑trained candidates with demonstrated ICU comfort
Licensure & Certifications
Valid medical licensure in the State of California prior to starting
Federal Unrestricted DEA
Benefits
Sign‑on bonus
Relocation assistance up to $20,000
Quality Bonus (up to $25,000)
PSLF eligible
Excellent benefits for physician and entire family; employer contributes to HSA
CME allowance
Award‑winning, 100% 401(k) match + up to $23,000 profit sharing contribution
Cash Balance Pension Plan
Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
A positive work‑life balance and access to Northern California's outdoor lifestyle
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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