Emergency Medicine Physician

The VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) is seeking a skilled, mission-driven Emergency Medicine Physician to join the dynamic Emergency Department at the Sacramento VA Medical Center in Mather, CA. This role offers an outstanding balance of clinical impact, federal stability, and California lifestyle while serving high-acuity adult patients. Providers will enjoy a modern ED setting supported by comprehensive multidisciplinary teams and robust inpatient support. Practice Info Full-service Emergency Department Robust inpatient medical, surgical, and specialty support 24/7 imaging and laboratory capabilities Strong tele-emergency and consult infrastructure Access to healthcare services across 17 counties served by VANCHCS Shift & Schedule No employment contract & no significant moonlighting restrictions Responsibilities Provide immediate evaluation, stabilization, and management of high-acuity adult patients, including cardiac, pulmonary, neurologic, trauma-related, and complex medical emergencies. Perform rapid diagnostics and interventions using bedside ultrasound, EKG interpretation, point-of-care testing, advanced airway techniques, and coordination of emergent imaging. Determine safe patient disposition—admission, transfer, or discharge—in collaboration with inpatient teams and specialty services. Work in a modern ED supported by nursing, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, social work, and integrated behavioral health. Document thoroughly in the VA’s electronic health record and participate in FPPE/OPPE, credentialing, QI, peer review, and ED process-improvement initiatives. Contribute to a culture centered on safety, teamwork, Veteran-focused care, and continuous improvement. Compensation Competitive compensation with regular salary increases Annual performance bonus Salary from $300,000 to $400,000 Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) may be eligible for up to $200,000 in tax-free student loan repayment over 1–5 years Benefits 50–55 days of paid time off annually, including: 26 days annual leave, 13 sick days, 11 paid Federal holidays, and possible 5-day paid CME absence Federal Pension (FERS) with Social Security Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with up to 5% VA matching Federal health, dental, and vision insurance, many carrying into retirement Free malpractice coverage with tail Qualifications MD/DO degree Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine Active, unrestricted U.S. medical license Strong emergency medicine clinical skills and commitment to Veteran care 1 full and unrestricted U.S. state license qualifies for nationwide VA practice