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Sutter Health
Sacramento, California

Physician, Anesthesiology Serviceline Medical Director (Greater Sacramento Region)

AnesthesiologyIncludes callPart-Time

Listed compensation

$257.6K - $512K

Listing transparency3 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Opportunity Information

Exciting Physician Leadership Opportunity – Anesthesiology Strategy & Development

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is seeking a dynamic physician leader in Anesthesiology to help shape the future of care delivery across our expanding ambulatory surgery center (ASC) and hospital footprint. This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership (0.5 aFTE) with flexible clinical practice (0.1–0.5 FTE) in a growing, highly collaborative environment.

Clinical Practice (0.1–0.5 FTE)

Flexible, shift-based clinical opportunities across a broad geographic footprint

Practice options include

  • Acute care inpatient settings
  • Ambulatory Surgery Centers

Opportunities to work at multiple sites if desired, including areas with high need such as Davis and Elk Grove.

Ability to align clinical work with personal location preferences

Qualifications

  • BE/BC in Anesthesiology
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in clinical practice
  • Minimum 2 years of progressive medical group leadership and participation in leadership development
  • Experience with strategic planning cross specialty collaboration
  • Strong business acumen including strategic planning and cross- specialty collaboration
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and other healthcare professionals

  • Join Us and Enjoy
  • Help shape the future of anesthesiology delivery while maintaining an active clinical presence.
  • Competitive compensation- administrative compensation plus clinical compensation (depending on clinical FTE)
  • Productivity component built into clinical compensation
  • Award-winning 100% 401(k) match
  • Relocation assistance for qualified applicants
  • Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance
  • Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
  • CME allowance
  • Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
  • A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle
  • Organization Details

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is a vibrant and talented community committed to delivering safe, affordable and high-quality care. Our multi-specialty medical group is comprised of over 1,600 clinicians practicing in seven counties in northern California, most within a 50-mile radius of Sacramento. SMG contains primary care and specialty Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians -- nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives, licensed clinical social workers and licensed marriage and family therapists, who make up about 20% of our group. Our clinicians not only excel in clinical practice but are also actively engaged in teaching, research, leadership, community outreach, and volunteer work. SMG has earned both local and national recognition for excellence in patient care and experience.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the anesthesiology strategy and development to shape care delivery across ambulatory surgery centers and hospitals. Balance strategic leadership duties with flexible clinical practice in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Interpersonal SkillsClinical Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 83% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 6,500 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $48 per wRVU — implying roughly $312k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
39% this job
Loan repayment
28% this job
CME allowance
17% this job
Relocation assistance
6% this job

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Sacramento

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k
Typical market rent
$2,056/mo
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sutter Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sacramento, California
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Zero-cost medical insurance
100% 401(k) match
CME allowance
Relocation assistance
EPIC EMR
Productivity bonus