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Sacramento, California

Physician, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology per diem (Sacramento, CA)

OncologyNo callPer Diem

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

Sutter Medical Group seeks to hire a board certified / board eligible per diem Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist to join our dynamic team in Sacramento, CA!

Practice Highlights

  • Provide direct inpatient and outpatient care for pediatric patients
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, coordinated care
  • Involved in the continuum of care for initial consultation through long-term survivorship and follow-up

Qualifications

  • Board Certified/Board Eligible in Hematology/Oncology
  • New grads welcome
  • Join Us and Enjoy
  • Generous call pay opportunity
  • COG Member Institution
  • Flexible schedule options available
  • 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

Provide direct inpatient and outpatient care for pediatric patients within a multidisciplinary team. Manage the continuum of care from initial consultation through long-term survivorship and follow-up.

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Pediatric HematologyPediatric OncologyInpatient careMultidisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology per diem (Sacramento, CA) at Sutter Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Oncology — ranked against 654 active Oncology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Oncology — Physician Career Context

Of the 33 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 64% have no call, 33% require no weekends.

Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Oncology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in oncologyranked against 654 Oncology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Oncology listings in California68 active658 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 64% no call · 33% no weekends33 benchmarked listings
Oncology pay trend+18.9% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (654 Oncology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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3
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1
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1
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1
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Annual compensation range

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#2

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Oncology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 654 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sutter Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sacramento, California
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous call pay opportunity
COG Member Institution
Flexible schedule options
EPIC EHR

Living in Sacramento

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k
Typical market rent
$2,056/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
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.

BEA 2024 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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