Physician, Hospitalist (Sacramento, CA)

This Hospital Medicine 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.

Stated compensation: $343,923.

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.

This position is based in Sacramento, California.

Key skills and qualifications: Hospital Medicine, Patient-Centered Care, Communication, Team-Based Practice, Epic EMR, Case Management, Social Work Support, Pharmacy Med-Rec. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospital Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Hospitalist Physician will manage patient care within an Open ICU model, potentially following patients or signing off via Epic, with Intensivists managing all ICU admissions. Responsibilities include handling a census of 14–16 patients during 10-hour rounding shifts, with dedicated shifts for a...

Benefits package: Sign-on bonus, $20,000 relocation assistance, Quality bonus, PSLF eligibility, Zero-cost medical insurance, Paid medical benefits, CME allowance, Award-winning 401(k) match. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.