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Jackson, California

Physician - Emergency Medicine - Sutter Amador Hospital

Emergency MedicineFull-Time

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Jackson, CA – Seeking Emergency Medicine 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% 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

  • Seeking Board Eligible/Certified Emergency Medicine physicians.
  • Current CA state license is required.

The Practice

  • Sutter Amador Hospital – Jackson, California
  • STEMI Receiving Center and Stroke Center.
  • 50-bed facility with a 14-bed Emergency Department.
  • Annual volume of 25,000 with approximately 80 patients per day.
  • Sub-specialty backup includes ortho, general surgery, med hospitalist, neurology, OB/GYN, cardiology, and nephrology/dialysis.

The Community

Jackson, California, is a historic gold rush town in the Sierra Nevada foothills that offers a unique blend of history, charm, and modern amenities.

Known for its role in the California Gold Rush, Jackson features landmarks like the Kennedy Gold Mine, where visitors can learn about the region’s mining heritage.

The downtown area boasts boutique shops, art galleries, and local dining, all with a charming, historic backdrop.

Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the nearby Mokelumne River or Jackson Rancheria Recreation Area for hiking, fishing, and camping.

  • Seasonal weather brings mild winters and warm summers, perfect for year-round activities.
  • Jackson’s location in Amador County provides easy access to the region’s renowned wineries and proximity to larger cities like Sacramento.

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.

*Visa status applicants benefits vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more details.

Applicants only. No agencies please.

Key Responsibilities

Physicians will provide emergency medical care at Sutter Amador Hospital, a 50-bed facility with a 14-bed Emergency Department serving an annual volume of 25,000 patients. The role emphasizes physician ownership, local control, and leveraging a national system of support to focus on patient needs.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Certified Emergency Medicine physicians and possess a current California state license. The practice setting is a STEMI Receiving Center and Stroke Center requiring collaboration with various sub-specialty backups.

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Board CertifiedPatient CareClinical Expertise

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 47 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 85% 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).

Top Emergency Medicine Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution40 jobs · 8 employers

29
<$390k
2
$390k-430k
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4
$470k-510k
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$510k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 8 employers

401k / retirement match
79% this job
CME allowance
18%
Sign-on bonus
8%
Relocation assistance
5%
Loan repayment
3% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Emergency Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,047 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Vituity

Hospitals and Health Care
Emeryville, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Superior Health Plan Options
Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage
K-1 status pay structure
Extraordinary 401K Plan
Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
EAP and travel assistance
Student loan refinancing discounts

Living in Jackson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$459k
Typical market rent
$1,950/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
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.

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