Emergency Medicine Physician

Inspire Health Alliance; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual performance bonus

50–55 days paid time off

Federal Pension (FERS)

TSP with VA match

Malpractice coverage with tail

License eligibility nationwide

Job summary

VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) in Sacramento, CA is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician to join the Sacramento VA Medical Center. Provide high-acuity care, rapid diagnostics, and coordination of emergent imaging in a modern ED.

The role supports FPPE/OPPE, credentialing, QI, and ED process improvement while offering strong benefits, 50–55 days PTO, and federal pension options. Eligible for EDRP, with potential loan repayment up to $200,000 over 1–5 years.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree and board eligibility/certification in Emergency Medicine.
• Active, unrestricted U.S. medical license required.
• Strong clinical skills and commitment to Veteran care.

Responsibilities

• Provide rapid evaluation, stabilization, and management of high-acuity adult emergencies.
• Utilize bedside ultrasound, EKG, point-of-care testing, and advanced airway techniques.
• Determine disposition in collaboration with inpatient teams and ED process improvements.
• Document thoroughly in the VA electronic health record and participate in FPPE/OPPE and credentialing.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, teamwork, and Veteran-focused care.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Commitment to Veteran care

Education

MD/DO degree

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine

Active, unrestricted U.S. medical license

Job description

Emergency Medicine Physician – VA Northern California Health Care System (Sacramento, CA)

Serve Veterans. Practice highacuity medicine. Live in beautiful Northern California.

TheVA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS)is seeking a skilled, missiondrivenEmergency Medicine Physicianto join the dynamic Emergency Department at theSacramento VA Medical Center (Mather, CA). This role offers an outstanding balance of clinical impact, federal stability, and California lifestyle.

Position Overview

As a VANCHCS Emergency Medicine Physician, you will:

• Provide immediate evaluation, stabilization, and management ofhighacuity adult patients, including cardiac, pulmonary, neurologic, traumarelated, and complex medical emergencies.
• Perform rapid diagnostics and interventions usingbedside ultrasound, EKG interpretation, pointofcare testing, advanced airway techniques, and coordination of emergent imaging.
• Determine safe patient disposition—admission, transfer, or discharge—in collaboration with inpatient teams and specialty services.
• Work in a modern ED supported bynursing, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, social work,and integrated behavioral health.
• Document thoroughly in the VA’s electronic health record and participate inFPPE/OPPE, credentialing, QI, peer review, and ED processimprovement initiatives.
• Contribute to a culture centered onsafety, teamwork, Veteranfocused care, and continuous improvement.

About the Sacramento VA Medical Center (Mather)

The Sacramento VAMC is a major clinical hub for Northern California, providing:

• Fullservice Emergency Department
• Robust inpatient medical, surgical, and specialty support
• 24/7 imaging and laboratory capabilities
• Strong tele-emergency and consult infrastructure
• Access to healthcare services across 17 counties served by VANCHCS

Located inMather (Sacramento region), the facility offers proximity to Napa, Sonoma, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and worldclass outdoor recreation.

VA Total Rewards – What You’ll Receive

• Competitive compensationwith regular salary increases
• Annual performance bonus
• 50–55 days of paid time off annually, including:
  • 26 days annual leave
  • 13 sick days
  • 11 paid Federal holidays
  • Possible 5day paid CME absence
• Federal Pension (FERS)with Social Security
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)withup to 5% VA matching
• Federal health, dental, and vision insurance, many carrying into retirement
• Free malpractice coverage with tail
• 1 full and unrestricted U.S. state licensequalifies for nationwide VA practice
• No employment contract &no significant moonlighting restrictions

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

This Emergency Medicine positionmay be eligiblefor up to$200,000 in taxfree student loan repaymentover 1–5 years.
Eligibility is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office, and candidates must apply within4 monthsof onboarding.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
• Active, unrestricted U.S. medical license
• Strong emergency medicine clinical skills and commitment to Veteran care

Contact

Contact:
Kelly De Boer,Supervisor, Physician/Provider Recruitment, [e-mail] 775-223-5351