Physician, Anesthesiology Serviceline Medical Director (Greater Sacramento Region)
Listed compensation
$257.6K - $512K
The week · per this posting
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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
Key Skills
Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 75% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
Anesthesiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $258k–$512k | Anesthesiology median $300k (middle half $264k–$339k)311 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$348k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Anesthesiology listings in California | 115 active | 790 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 75% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | California Physician listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 30% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Anesthesiology hiring demand | #15 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 53 days · 26% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 184 postings, 184 closed |
| New Anesthesiology listings | 290 in the last 30 days | 275 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Anesthesiology pay trend | −2.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Implied production pay | ~$312k | $48/wRVU × 6,500 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
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