Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic Radiologist

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks a full-time BE/BC dual-boarded Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic Radiologist to join a successful established practice in Sacramento, CA. The incoming clinician will provide coverage for general Nuclear Medicine, cardiac scintigraphy, SPECT/CT, PET/CT, and radiopharmaceutical therapies across multiple acute care facilities and outpatient imaging sites. This opportunity offers a collegial environment with onboarding support, flexible shift options, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Practice Info

• Large well-established multispecialty group
• The nuclear medicine section covers 4 acute care facilities and 7 outpatient imaging sites providing a mix of general nuclear medicine and cardiac studies and PET/CT as well as therapy
• Onsite and remote reading shifts
• Subspecialty-structured radiology group

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for general Nuclear Medicine, cardiac scintigraphy, SPECT/CT, PET/CT, and radiopharmaceutical therapies
• Participate in education opportunities for residents in non-radiology training programs
• Provide timely, high-quality patient care in a collegial and collaborative environment
• Participate in meeting and imaging division-based quality improvement projects
• Provide productivity coverage for multidisciplinary conferences and tumor board

Compensation

• The base salary of $700,000 with the opportunity to increase base income through additional voluntary shift work, incentives, and group productivity bonuses
• $50k sign-on bonus (paid in 2 parts)
• Relocation assistance of up to $20,000
• Opportunity for additional income with voluntary remote shifts either in radiology or PET/CT
• Group compensation bonus for meeting participation and imaging division-based quality improvement projects

Benefits

• Malpractice coverage
• SMG physicians can qualify for the Department of Education Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• 2-year Shareholder track
• Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance
• Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
• CME allowance
• Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match + Profit Sharing + Pension

Shift & Schedule

• Full-time
• Evening call in shared rotation up until 10 pm, teleradiology service provides preliminary interpretations overnight
• Weekend and holiday day coverage in shared rotation

Qualifications

• Medical Board of California: Active license or eligible to obtain prior to employment
• ABNM/ABR Board Certification: Dedicated training in Nuclear Medicine including board certification by ABNM and ABR or ABR/NR with ABNM eligibility
• ACLS Certification: Active or obtained prior to employment
• Desirable to have postgraduate professional experience in Nuclear Medicine including general Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, SPECT/CT, PET/CT, and theranostics
• Authorized User or have qualifying credentials to become an Authorized User
• BE/BC dual-boarded Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic Radiologist
• Completed a Diagnostic Radiology residency with Nuclear Medicine specialization (via dual residency, combination residency, or fellowship) to achieve board status with both ABR and ABNM or equivalent