Physician, Pediatric Nocturnist (Sacramento, CA)

Sutter Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Relocation assistance up to $20,000

Zero-cost medical insurance

CME allowance

100% 401(k) match

Positive work-life balance

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sacramento, CA, is seeking a Pediatric Nocturnist to join a dynamic pediatric hospital medicine program. This role focuses on caring for medically complex children in a high-acuity environment and involves teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration. The ideal candidate will be board-certified or board-eligible in General Pediatrics with strong pediatric inpatient experience. The position offers a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and excellent benefits, supporting both professional development and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Strong pediatric inpatient experience required.
• Commitment to care for medically complex children.
• Enthusiasm for teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for a diverse pediatric population in a high-acuity environment.
• Engage in medical education with residents and students.
• Participate in quality improvement and program development.
• Collaborate with pediatric subspecialists and multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Pediatrics

Teaching

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Board-certified or board-eligible in General Pediatrics

Job description

Opportunity Information

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a BE/BC Pediatric Nocturnist to join our dynamic team in Sacramento, CA. We invite a dedicated Pediatric Hospitalist to join our well‑established, collaborative pediatric hospital medicine program. This is an exciting opportunity for a physician who is passionate about caring for medically complex children in a dynamic, high‑acuity environment while contributing to medical education, quality improvement, and program development.

Clinical Environment

You will provide care for a diverse and medically complex pediatric population within a 40‑bed general pediatric unit located in a tertiary care children’s center.

The Center Also Includes

• 20‑bed CVICU/PICU
• Northern California’s largest NICU
• Robust newborn nursery service
• Pediatric Emergency Department

Physicians work closely with a comprehensive complement of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialists, supported by a multidisciplinary team including social work, integrative medicine, pediatric pharmacy, and other pediatric‑focused services.

Program Structure

• 3 acute care teams daily
• 2 Well‑Baby Nursery teams (no delivery attendance)
• In‑house nocturnist coverage
• Regional teleconsultation support for regional hospitals
• Medical education participation with residents and medical students

What We Offer

• A highly collaborative pediatric hospital medicine team
• Opportunities for clinical leadership and professional development
• Teaching and academic engagement
• Participation in quality improvement and innovation initiatives

Qualifications

• Board‑certified or board‑eligible in General Pediatrics and/or Pediatric Hospital Medicine with strong pediatric inpatient experience
• A commitment to caring for medically complex children
• Enthusiasm for teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Join Us and Enjoy

• Sign‑on bonus of up to $20,000
• Relocation assistance of up to $20,000 for qualified applicants
• Excellent benefits, including zero‑cost medical insurance
• Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
• Award‑winning, 100% 401(k) match
• CME allowance
• Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
• A positive work‑life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle

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.