Emergency General Surgeon Hospitalist with Robotic Options

Opportunity Information Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a Physician in Emergency General Surgery to join an established surgical team at Sutter Medical Center Sacramento (SMCS) in Sacramento, CA. Key Workflow Details Work Setting: Practice as an EGS Hospitalist within a 600-bed, tertiary care referral center; SMCS serves as a major hub for high-volume transfers throughout Northern California. Clinical Scope: Focus on acute care "Bread & Butter" general surgery for patients ages 16 and older; includes complex intra-abdominal cases, appendectomies, small bowel obstructions, and colectomies. Procedure Note: This role does not require endoscopy (No Endo). Robotics: Access to robotic surgical systems is available; robotics training can be provided for interested candidates. Daily Volume: High-volume environment typically requiring 3-4 operations within a 24-hour period. APC Support: Exceptional APC coverage with 2 APCs during the day (M-F) and 1 at night. APCs function as robotic first-assists and handle the majority of the post-op clinic. Technology: Advanced efficiency tools including EPIC EMR and Abridge AI for automated documentation. Inpatient Care: Surgeon maintains clinical continuity by rounding on ICU patients; however, the Intensivist team remains primary for critical care and vent management. Support Model: Dedicated administrative support to field patient calls; physicians maintain control over their post-op schedules. Scheduling Structure Schedule Type: Shift-Based Shift Details: 24-hour shifts withOn-site presence required from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; no in-house requirement after 7:00 PM (must maintain a 30-minute on-site arrival response time for night call). FTE: per-diem (Supplemental) Qualifications General Board Certified/Eligible in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS). Strong commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care and team-based practice. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Specialty-Specific Demonstrated experience in high-volume, tertiary-level Acute Care Surgery workflows. Comfort with a wide breadth of emergency surgical procedures; ability to treat patients 16+. Willingness to mentor and supervise APCs within the surgical program. Licensure & Certifications Valid medical licensure in the State of California prior to starting. Federal Unrestricted DEA. Join Us and Enjoy Per-diem scheduling flexibility A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle 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 Sacramento is the capital city of California and serves as the political hub of the state, anchored by its historic downtown and thriving government sector. Situated at the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers, the city boasts a vibrant "Farm-to-Fork" culinary scene fueled by the surrounding Central Valley's rich agricultural lands. Combining a rich Gold Rush history with rapid modern development, it offers a tree-lined, culturally diverse environment that acts as an economic and residential anchor for Northern California. 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