Physician, Neurosurgery; Sacramento, CA.

Opportunity Information

We are seeking a board certified or board eligible neurosurgeon with a focus on complex cranial surgery to join a high-performing, integrated neuroscience group within Sutter Medical Group. The primary practice location for this role is Sutter Medical Center Sacramento (Midtown Sacramento). This position will support comprehensive stroke care and advanced cranial neurosurgery across the Sutter Valley hospitals.

• Board certified / Board eligible
  • Clinical Focus
    • Open cerebrovascular surgery, including aneurysm clipping
    • Open and/or endoscopic skull base surgery
    • Management of complex cranial and skull base pathology in collaboration with multidisciplinary stroke, neurocritical care, neurointerventional, ENT, and trauma teams
  • Training and Experience
    • Board certified or board eligible in Neurosurgery
    • Fellowship training or equivalent experience in open cerebrovascular surgery and/or skull base surgery
    • Demonstrated experience with low-frequency, high-acuity cranial cases
    • Strong interest in collaborative, team-based care within an integrated health system
  • Call Structure
    • Participation in a unified neurosurgery call panel
    • The neurosurgeon on call serves as the primary physician for neurosurgical emergencies, with established escalation pathways for rare, highly specialized cases
  • Additional Opportunities
    • In addition to the primary Sacramento-based practice, opportunities may exist for participation in cranial and trauma call at Sutter Roseville Medical Center
      , depending on interest, privileges, and system needs.

• 2-year income guarantee with shareholder track
• Guaranteed base salary -$974,000
• Value based compensation
• Relocation assistance of up to $20,000
• Group paid malpractice and tail coverage
• Signing bonus up to $20,000
• Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
• Annual CME allowance
• Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match
• Robust retirement
• Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
• A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle

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.

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.

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