Physician, Pediatric Ophthalmology - per diem (Sacramento, CA)

Sutter Health

12 days ago

United States$195/hrPediatrics

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ Flexible Schedule

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Compensation Intelligence

Based on 500 WeekdayDoc listings

Above Market

Salary Percentile94th percentile

25th50th75th90th+

283% above median for Pediatrics

Job Description

About the Role

Join Sutter Health as a Physician, Pediatric Ophthalmology - per diem (Sacramento, CA) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

will also have the opportunity to help support our tertiary care children's center for limited inpatient consultative needs.

provide coverage for Norther California's largest NICU with the support an outstanding team.

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

Requirements

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

Benefits & Compensation

Hourly rate: $195/hr.

Work Schedule

per-diem schedule.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Sutter Health as a Physician, Pediatric Ophthalmology - per diem (Sacramento, CA).

Key Skills

Pediatric ophthalmologyClinical practiceInpatient consultationROP coverageNICU supportEPIC EMRCommunication skillsCollaborationPatient care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Pediatric Ophthalmology - per diem (Sacramento, CA) at Sutter Health a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Pediatrics 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.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

This Pediatrics 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, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $195 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

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
Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric ophthalmology, Clinical practice, Inpatient consultation, ROP coverage, NICU support, EPIC EMR, Communication skills, Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: Provide high-quality pediatric ophthalmology care in a clinic setting and support the tertiary care children's center for inpatient consultations. Participate in ROP coverage for the NICU and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians.

Benefits package: On-call stipend. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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