Physician, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Medical Director (Sacramento, CA)

1 month ago
United States~$350k(est.)Oncology
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ Flexible Schedule

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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, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Medical Director (Sacramento, CA) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • proportioned to accommodate leadership duties.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions, tumor boards, and clinical rounds.
  • Support and mentor advanced practice providers, junior physicians and APCs in clinical settings.

Requirements

  • on bonus up to $20,000 Relocation assistance up to $20,000 2
  • year income guarantee with shareholder track COG Member Institution Flexible schedule options available PSLF eligible Excellent

Benefits & Compensation

  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Sutter Health in United States.

Key Skills

Pediatric Hematology/OncologyMedical DirectorClinical LeadershipStrategic DirectionClinical ProtocolsRegulatory ComplianceAccreditation StandardsProgram GrowthPatient CareMultidisciplinary CollaborationClinical ResearchTeachingMentoringTumor BoardsEPIC
HealthcareManagement & LeadershipScience & Researchvia Icims

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Medical Director (Sacramento, CA) at Sutter Health a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Oncology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Oncology — Physician Career Context

This Oncology 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, Oncology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $380k, with the typical range spanning $290k to $520k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

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 United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Flexible scheduling options available
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Medical Director, Clinical Leadership, Strategic Direction, Clinical Protocols, Regulatory Compliance, Accreditation Standards, Program Growth. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.

Core responsibilities: The Medical Director will lead and oversee the clinical and strategic direction of the pediatric hematology and oncology program while maintaining an active clinical practice. Responsibilities include developing clinical protocols, ensuring compliance, contributing to strategic planning, and represe...

Benefits package: Income Guarantee, Call Pay, Productivity Bonus, Sign-on Bonus, Relocation Assistance, Shareholder Track, Flexible Schedule Options, PSLF Eligible. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Sutter Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sacramento, California
5-10

Benefits & Perks

Income Guarantee
Call Pay
Productivity Bonus
Sign-on Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Shareholder Track
Flexible Schedule Options
PSLF Eligible
6.3

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (3)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

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