Physician, Orthopedics, Hospitalist (Sacramento, CA)

Sutter Medical Group(SMG) is seeking Board Eligible or Board Certified Adult Orthopedic Hospitalists to join our dedicated inpatient orthopedic team.

This role is responsible for providing comprehensive orthopedic care to hospitalized patients, including surgical interventions, consultations, and post-acute follow-up. Physicians will work scheduled 24-hour shifts and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely and effective patient care.

Schedule

120 shifts/year (24-hour shifts with 12 hours on-site Mon–Fri, 10 hours Sat–Sun).

• Provide inpatient orthopedic surgical and non-surgical care during 24-hour shifts.
• Perform consultations, operations, and participate in care team meetings.
• Complete documentation including transfer of care, certificates, and other required reports.
• Respond to urgent patient care needs with a one-hour on-site arrival time during off-hours.
• Maintain compliance with program policies, including shift requirements and productivity expectations.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and value-based care programs.

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Active and unrestricted California Medical License.
• Active DEA Registration.

• PSLF eligible
• Malpractice & tail coverage
• Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Generous benefits, including employer-matched 401(k) and profit-sharing, zero-cost medical insurance including vision/dental
• CME stipend with separate license reimbursement
• Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
• A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle

Sutter Medical Group is a successful, 1,500+ member multi-specialty group offering physicians the opportunity to build their practices within a progressive, financially sound, and collaborative organization. SMG is recognized as a Top Performing Physician Group by the Integrated Healthcare Association. Our members are dedicated to providing the highest quality and most complete health care possible to the people in the communities we serve in the greater Sacramento Valley Area of Amador, Placer, Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo Counties.

Sacramento, a charming city in California's Sacramento County, is an ideal place to live, offering a blend of suburban comfort and proximity to some of the state's most iconic attractions. Its prime location means that residents can easily access major tourist destinations such as San Francisco, Napa Valley, and Lake Tahoe. This makes weekend getaways to explore the vibrant city life, world-renowned wine country, and stunning mountain landscapes both convenient and appealing. Whether it's enjoying the snowy slopes in winter, the serene beaches along the Pacific Ocean, or the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains, Rocklin provides a perfect base for year-round outdoor adventures. In addition to its strategic location, Rocklin boasts a welcoming community and a high quality of life. The city is known for its excellent schools, well-maintained parks, and a variety of recreational activities that cater to families and individuals alike. Community events and local amenities further enhance the living experience, fostering a strong sense of belonging among residents. With its safe neighborhoods, robust local economy, and the natural beauty that surrounds it, Rocklin truly stands out as a great place to call home.

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.