Physician, Radiology - Nuclear Medicine (Sacramento, CA)

Sutter Health

1 month ago

Sacramento, California$600KFull TimeRadiology

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Sutter Health as a Physician, Radiology - Nuclear Medicine (Sacramento, CA) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

should have a desire to provide timely, high-quality patient care in a collegial and collaborative environment.

provide timely, high-quality patient care in a collegial and collaborative environment.

provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of.

Requirements

with the opportunity to increase base income through additional voluntary shift work, incentives, and group productivity bonuses. $50k sign

on bonus (paid in 2 parts)

Relocation assistance of up to $20,000 Subspecialty

structured radiology group Malpractice coverage SMG physicians can qualify for the Department of Education Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Shareholder track position Excellent

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $600K

Signing bonus: $1.

Relocation assistance: $20,000.

401(k) with employer match.

Malpractice insurance covered.

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Sutter Health in United States.

Key Skills

Nuclear MedicineDiagnostic RadiologyBoard CertifiedABR CertificationABNM CertificationSPECT/CTPET/CTRadiopharmaceutical TherapiesCardiac ScintigraphyACLS CertificationTheranosticsAuthorized UserTeleradiologyQuality ImprovementPatient Care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Radiology - Nuclear Medicine (Sacramento, CA) at Sutter Health a 2.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Radiology physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Radiology — Physician Career Context

This Radiology position at Sutter Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Radiology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $420k, with the typical range spanning $330k to $560k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $600K.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Sacramento, California.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Board Certified, ABR Certification, ABNM Certification, SPECT/CT, PET/CT, Radiopharmaceutical Therapies. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Radiology role.

Core responsibilities: The physician will join an established practice providing coverage for general Nuclear Medicine, cardiac scintigraphy, SPECT/CT, PET/CT, and radiopharmaceutical therapies across four acute care facilities and seven outpatient sites. Responsibilities include providing timely, high-quality patient car...

Benefits package: $600K Base Salary, $50K Sign-on Bonus, $20K Relocation Assistance, Malpractice Coverage, Zero-Cost Medical Insurance, 401k with 100% Match, CME Allowance, PSLF Eligible. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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