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Sacramento, California

Physician - Cardiac Anesthesiology - Up to $150K Sign On Bonus!

Anesthesiology 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

Up to $150K

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Up to $150K Sign On Bonus – Sacramento, CA – Seeking Cardiac Anesthesiology Physicians

Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact

Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be – on your patients.

Join the Vituity Team. Vituity is a 100%25 physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners.

As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities.

Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 6,000 Vituity clinicians.

At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.”

Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 890 practices across the country, serving 14.5 million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

  • Up to $150k sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
  • Seeking Board Eligible/Certified Cardiac Anesthesiologists.
  • Full-time earning potential is $650k-$950k!
  • Moving expenses reimbursed up to $10k.
  • Current CA state license is a plus.
  • Practice site autonomy while having the support of a national network.
  • Full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities available.
  • Providers may support affiliated surgery centers.

The Practice

  • Mercy General Hospital – Sacramento, California
  • A not-for-profit 342-bed hospital and part of Dignity Health, the largest hospital provider in California.
  • Anesthesia Care Team model with medical direction.
  • Schedule is Monday through Friday, 0700-1700 for physicians with opportunity for overtime.
  • No call, no weekends, no holidays.
  • Busy outpatient center with approximately 500 cases/month, 6 ORs, 1 GI room.

Great variety of cases, including orthopedics, complex ENT, podiatry, otolaryngology, reconstructive plastics, gynecology, cataracts and retina, general surgery, and interventional GI procedures.

Surgery center is attached to the main hospital, so we routinely do ASA 3 & 4 patients with the ability to admit overnight as needed. Occasional healthy pediatric patients for outpatient procedures.

Emergency Medicine services are also provided by Vituity partners, providing ease of communication and support between departments.

The Community

Sacramento, California, the state’s capital, is a vibrant city with rich history, cultural diversity, and abundant opportunities for recreation.

Known for its iconic landmarks like the California State Capitol and Old Sacramento Waterfront, the city blends historical charm with modern attractions.

Residents enjoy access to the American River Parkway, offering miles of trails for biking, hiking, and kayaking.

The city’s farm-to-fork culture shines through its thriving restaurant scene, local farmers' markets, and annual festivals.

Seasonal weather includes hot summers and mild winters, perfect for enjoying outdoor events and activities.

Sacramento’s location in the Central Valley provides easy access to the Sierra Nevada, Lake Tahoe, and San Francisco Bay Area.

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Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

  • Superior Health Plan Options.
  • Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage, and more.
  • Partnership models allows a K-1 status pay structure, allowing high tax deductions.
  • Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction and faster balance growth.
  • Eligible to receive an Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus.
  • EAP and travel assistance included.
  • Student loan refinancing discounts.
  • Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees.

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

Applicants only. No agencies please.

Key Responsibilities

Physicians will provide anesthesia care in a medical direction model at Mercy General Hospital, handling a variety of cases including orthopedics, ENT, and general surgery in six operating rooms and one GI room. The schedule is structured Monday through Friday from 0700 to 1700, with no call, weekends, or holidays required.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Certified Cardiac Anesthesiologists, with a current California state license being a plus. The role offers full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities, supporting an attached surgery center that handles ASA 3 & 4 patients.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Board CertifiedCase VarietyPediatric ProceduresOR Management

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 74% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Med America ranks #3 of 12 employers hiring Anesthesiologist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Anesthesiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Cardiac Anesthesiology - Up to $150K Sign On Bonus! at Med America a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Anesthesiology — ranked against 770 active Anesthesiology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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401k / retirement match
82% this job
Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
36% this job
CME allowance
36%
Relocation assistance
27% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Anesthesiology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 770 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Sacramento

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k≈ 0.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,056/mo≈ 4% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Med America

Hospitals and Health Care
Emeryville, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k with High Tax Reduction
Annual Profit Distribution
Student Loan Refinancing Discounts
Travel Assistance
EAP