Physician, Hospitalist/Nocturnist (Jackson, CA)

Opportunity Information

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire Hospitalists to join their established Hospitalist Program in Jackson, CA.

Flexible Schedule:

• 13 shifts per month
• 12-hour day shifts (avg workload of 11 - 14 patients)
• 12-hour night shifts (avg workload of 2-6 admits)
• Differentials for night shifts

Program Structure includes:

• ICU Coverage (6 bed)
• Vent Management

Scheduling:

• Schedules are made 3 months in advance
• Physicians can expect to work a mix of rounding and night admit shifts every month
• Physicians (in general) have 2 weekends off each month
• Rounding is scheduled in 5–7-day blocks; can be longer or shorter if preferred

Qualifications

Board Certified/Eligible in Hospital Medicine by ABIMStrong commitment to high‑quality, patient‑centered careExcellent communication and team‑based practice skills

Licensure & Certifications

Valid California medical license required prior to startFederal unrestricted DEA

Join Us and Enjoy

• Sign-on bonus of up to $100,000
• Relocation assistance of up to $20,000
• Forgivable loan of up to $200,000
• PSLF eligible
• Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance
• Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
• CME allowance
• Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match
• Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
• A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle

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

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

Jackson, California is a historic gold rush city located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains and serves as the county seat of Amador County. Established in 1848, the town grew rapidly around rich quartz mining operations, most notably the Kennedy Mine, which was one of the deepest gold mines in North America. Today, Jackson preserves its historic charm with a Main Street lined with 19th-century buildings, offering a hub for local tourism, boutique shopping, and nearby wine tasting.

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.