Physician, Hospitalist (Auburn, CA)

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

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

• Sign-on bonus of up to $100,000
• Relocation assistance of 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

Full-time annual compensation is $323,930+ bonuses and differentials.

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.

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.