Cardiovascular Surgery Intensivist

Sutter Medical Center Sacramento is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Critical Care Physician with expertise in, or a strong interest in, ECMO and advanced circulatory support to join their expanding Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) program. This role offers a unique opportunity to practice at the highest level of cardiovascular critical care within a mature, multidisciplinary program. The physician will contribute to the continued growth and innovation of one of Northern California's premier cardiovascular critical care programs.

Practice Info

• High-acuity, quaternary referral practice
• Multidisciplinary program encompassing advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, ECMO, complex cardiac surgery, and heart transplantation
• Collaborative, team-based model

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert cardiovascular and surgical critical care
• Manage complex ECMO and mechanical circulatory support patients
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and coordinated care planning
• Independently perform critical care procedures
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and program development
• Support physician, APP, nursing, and ECMO specialist education
• Participate in governance, accreditation, and community outreach activities

Compensation

• Top-tier national compensation package
• Competitive hourly clinical compensation
• RVU-based incentive opportunities
• Differential compensation for: ICU coverage & ECMO specialty coverage
• $500,000 - $550,000 /Yr.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• CME allowance and professional development support
• Professional liability (malpractice) coverage
• Award-winning 401(k) match & Retirement options
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited institution (Required)
• Eligibility for unrestricted California medical licensure prior to employment (Required)
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine Critical Care, or equivalent critical care training pathway (Required)
• Experience with ECMO, cardiac surgical critical care, or mechanical circulatory support (Preferred)
• Strong critical care procedural expertise (Preferred)
• Demonstrated clinical judgment and collaborative practice skills (Preferred)
• Interest in leadership, quality improvement, program development, and education (Preferred)