Physician, GME Program Director: Pediatrics Residency (Sacramento, CA)

Program Director

Seeking a dynamic, team-oriented founding Program Director for Sutter Medical Center Sacramento Children's Center pediatric residency program. The Program Director directs all operations of the Sutter Health Pediatrics Residency Program and clinical patient care provided by residents and faculty. The PD develops and leads strategic plans for high-quality resident recruitment, training, and retention. The PD provides residents with superb training experience while meeting ABP, ACGME, and Sutter Health institutional standards. In addition to this exciting administrative role, Sutter Medical Group provides comprehensive pediatric clinical opportunities in a highly collaborative, quality focused, integrated health system.

Program Director Compensation: $175/hour for 1043 hours/year = $182,525. This position includes 0.5 FTE dedicated time to serve as Program Director for our Pediatric Residency Program as well as negotiable clinical FTE (0.25-0.5). Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance. Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents. Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match. Advanced practice technology, including EPIC. A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle.

Within our Children's Center residents will provide care for a diverse and medically complex pediatric population within a 40-bed general pediatric unit located in a tertiary care children's center. The center also includes a 20-bed CVICU/PICU, Northern California's largest NICU, robust newborn nursery service, dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department. Physicians work closely with a comprehensive complement of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialists, supported by a multidisciplinary team including social work, integrative medicine, pediatric pharmacy, and other pediatric-focused services.

Organization Details

Sutter Medical Group is a successful, 1,600+ member multi-specialty group offering physicians the opportunity to build their practices within a progressive, financially sound, and collaborative organization. SMG is recognized as a Top Performing Physician Group by the Integrated Healthcare Association. Our members provide the highest quality and most complete health care possible to the people in the communities we serve in the greater Sacramento Valley Area of Amador, Placer, Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo Counties.

Community Information

Sacramento, the capital city of California, offers an exceptional quality of life that makes it a great place to live. One of the standout features of Sacramento is its vibrant food scene. Known as the "Farm-to-Fork Capital," the city boasts a plethora of restaurants, farmers' markets, and food festivals that celebrate fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. This culinary richness is complemented by a strong sense of community, where residents enjoy a variety of local events, cultural festivals, and community activities that foster a warm and inclusive atmosphere. Additionally, Sacramento's strategic location provides easy access to some of California's most popular destinations. Just a short drive away, you can find yourself in the bustling city of San Francisco, enjoying the world-class wine country of Napa Valley, or experiencing the stunning natural beauty of Lake Tahoe, which offers both winter sports and summer recreational activities. The city's proximity to diverse landscapes means residents can easily enjoy the snow-capped mountains, scenic coastlines, and lush forests. Sports enthusiasts in Sacramento also have much to cheer about. The city is home to the Sacramento Kings, an NBA team that brings exciting basketball action to the Golden 1 Center. Moreover, the recent relocation of the Oakland A's to Sacramento has added another layer of excitement for baseball fans. With its rich cultural scene, convenient location, and passionate sports culture, Sacramento truly stands out as a dynamic and desirable place to live.

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.