Physician, Neonatology Associates of Northern California (Sacramento, CA)

Neonatologist Opportunity

Neonatology Associates of Northern California (NANC), partnering with Sutter Healthcare, is seeking BE/BC Neonatologists to join our team.

Our core physician group has provided neonatal care in the Sacramento region since the inception of the Sutter Neonatology Program by Dr. Andy Wertz in 1974.

Qualifications

Board Eligible/Board Certified

Neonatology/Pediatric experience preferred

We seek enthusiastic and energetic individuals that provide excellent neonatal care and who would also become strong advocates for the promotion and development of our program by taking an active part in teaching, QI projects, hospital committees, and outreach education.

Join Us and Enjoy

We believe that satisfied physicians favor quality patient care and foster staff and community relationships. Our program promotes a balance between professional and personal quality of life for our neonatologists. We offer generous compensation $300,000-$400,000 depending on qualifications and experience, excellent benefits, and an outstanding retirement savings package.

Organization Details

Our NICU at Sutter Medical Center in Sacramento, CA is a busy 61 bed Level IV Regional facility with about 1200 admissions per year. This NICU is expanding to 81 beds. Our second NICU located in Roseville CA is a 16 bed Community level NICU with about 450 admissions per year. Also, with expansion plans. We offer various modes of conventional and high frequency ventilation, inhaled nitric oxide, therapeutic whole-body hypothermia for HIE, pre-surgical care for complex congenital heart disease and pre-ECMO care. We are backed by a strong medical and surgical subspecialty Sutter-affiliated community. Our regional transport team is staffed by specially trained nurses and respiratory therapists and brings patients to our NICUs by ground or air from a large geographic area that includes 27 counties. High frequency ventilation, Nitric oxide and active whole-body hypothermia can be provided during transport. We take pride in achieving excellent neonatal outcomes, compared to benchmark, by providing evidence-based medical care. Among regional NICUs in California, we have one of the highest survival rates without significant morbidity for neonates <1500 grams, and we make sure we share our patient outcome data with those physicians interested in joining our practice.

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.