Physician, Radiology, Interventional (Sacramento, CA)

Sutter Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 520,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

401k match

Cash balance pension

No-cost health insurance

Dependent medical benefits

CME allowance

Retirement planning

Job summary

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is seeking a fellowship-trained Interventional Radiologist to join a 12-physician IR team in the Greater Sacramento Area. This role covers high-acuity hospital-based procedures across two major centers and outpatient clinics, with dedicated IR offices and cross-campus collaboration.

Our IRs are supported by a robust staff, including APCs, and benefit from teaching opportunities, a broad case mix, and a comprehensive benefits package including sign-on and relocation

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible Interventional Radiologist.
• Active California medical license.
• Active Federal unrestricted DEA license.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-acuity hospital-based interventional procedures.
• Collaborate with APCs for inpatient rounding and pre-/post-procedure workups.
• Participate in tumor boards and multidisciplinary conferences.
• Provide outpatient clinic coverage and follow-ups.

Skills

Interventional Radiology

Vascular Imaging

Team-based care

Education

Fellowship training in Interventional Radiology

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Opportunity Information

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is seeking a dedicated, fellowship-trained Interventional Radiologist to join a 12-physician IR team in the Greater Sacramento Area. This position offers a balanced clinical practice encompassing high-acuity hospital-based procedures across two major medical centers (Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento and Sutter Roseville Medical Center), two dedicated outpatient procedural centers, and two daily dedicated IR clinics.

Our interventionalists are supported by a robust infrastructure, including a dedicated team of soon to be 6 Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs) assisting with inpatient rounding, consults, pre-procedure workups, and longitudinal outpatient follow-up.

Clinical Scope & Procedural Mix

• Specialty Distribution: 90% Interventional Radiology and 10% Vascular Diagnostic Imaging (CTA, MRA, and vascular ultrasound). No general diagnostic list requirements.
• Advanced & Niche Interventions: Interventional Oncology (Y-90, TACE, lung/liver/kidney/thyroid ablations, histotripsy), Musculoskeletal Interventions (cryoneurolysis, vertebral augmentations, GAE), and Complex Vascular Care (peripheral arterial disease, pulmonary embolism thrombectomy, superficial and deep venous interventions).
• Core Procedures: Biopsies, paracenteses, thoracenteses, drainage catheter placements, and vascular access.
• Trauma & Acuity: Hospital coverage includes a designated Level 2 Trauma Center with active planning toward Level 1 Trauma designation.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Dedicated, protected time for active participation in in-person tumor boards.

Facilities & Practice Sites

• Primary Location: Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento (SMCS) with associated Sacramento outpatient IR procedure suite and clinic.
• Secondary Location: Occasional shared coverage at Sutter Roseville Medical Center (SRMC) and Roseville outpatient facility.
• Outpatient Centers: Two dedicated, standalone IR clinics and procedure suites designed for outpatient interventions, consults, and follow-ups.

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

• Inpatient Workflow: 1 to 3 hospital days per week. Inpatient case volume averages 7 -9 hospital-based outpatient procedures daily plus inpatient add-on requests covered by 2 IR physicians and 1-2 APCs.
• Outpatient Workflow: Approximately 1 clinic day and 1 dedicated outpatient procedure day per week (averaging 12-16 minor/moderate procedures daily).
• Diagnostic Rotation: Vascular imaging interpretation scheduled approximately once every two weeks.
• Schedule Flexibility: Built-in days off integrated into the master schedule to ensure sustainable work-life balance.

Call & Support System

• Call Frequency: 1:12 primary call and 1:12 backup call.
• Clinical Staffing: 24/7 dedicated IR nursing and technologist teams available for after-hours emergency cases.
• Inpatient Support: 6 APCs integrated across both hospitals to manage consults, floor rounds, patient teaching, and outpatient follow up.
• Time Off: 12 weeks of vacation backed by deep group coverage.

Teaching & Academic Integration

• Mentorship: Structured peer onboarding pairing new physicians with an experienced partner.
• Residency Teaching: Voluntary teaching and clinical mentoring opportunities associated with the planned launch of a Diagnostic Radiology Residency in 2027.

Qualifications

Board certified/Board eligible

Active CA License

Active Federal unrestricted DEA

Join Us and Enjoy

• Shareholder track
• PSLF Eligible
• Subspecialty structured practice
• Democratic practice structure
• $50,000 sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance of up to $20,000 for qualified applicants
• Award-winning 100% 401(k) match
• Cash-Balance Pension Plan
• Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance
• Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
• CME allowance
• Robust retirement
• 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 is the capital city of California, serving as the state's political hub and a major economic center for the Central Valley. Known as the "City of Trees," it features a dense urban forest alongside a vibrant cultural scene and a beautifully preserved historic district in Old Sacramento. The city is also celebrated as America's Farm-to-Fork Capital, driven by its proximity to vast agricultural regions and its booming culinary community.

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.