Physician, Supplemental Orthopedic Hospitalist (Sacramento, CA)

Opportunity Information

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a Supplemental Orthopedic Hospitalist to join our dynamic team in Sacramento, CA.

We are seeking a Supplemental Orthopedic Hospitalist to provide intermittent coverage within our Adult Orthopedic Surgery Hospitalist Program. This role is ideal for physicians who maintain an ambulatory practice but wish to contribute to inpatient orthopedic care on an as-needed basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient orthopedic care during scheduled 24-hour shifts.
• Respond to urgent consults and manage perioperative care.
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, APCs, and hospital staff to ensure timely and effective patient care.
• Complete all required documentation, transfer-of-care tasks, and participate in multidisciplinary discussions as needed.

Schedule

• Intermittent 24-hour shifts based on program needs.
• Must maintain one-hour response time during off-site hours.

Compensation

• Shift-Based Pay: Supplemental physicians are compensated per 24-hour shift according to the SMG Supplemental Shift Rate Table (paid monthly after shifts worked).
  • $4,145.75 per 24-hr shift

Qualifications

• MD or DO with Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery or relevant subspecialty.
• Active California medical license and DEA certification.
• Ability to provide high-quality care in a collaborative hospital environment.
• Flexible availability for intermittent coverage.

Join Us and Enjoy

• Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
• A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle

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.

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