Pediatrics Residency Program Director

Sutter Medical Center Sacramento Children's Center is seeking a dynamic, team-oriented, founding Program Director for its pediatric residency program. This role involves directing all operations of the Sutter Health Pediatrics Residency Program, including strategic planning for resident recruitment, training, and retention, while ensuring compliance with ABP, ACGME, and Sutter Health institutional standards. The Program Director will also have comprehensive pediatric clinical opportunities within Sutter Medical Group, an integrated health system.

Practice Info

• Residents will provide care for a diverse and medically complex pediatric population within a 40-bed general pediatric unit located in a tertiary care children’s center.
• The center also includes a 20-bed CVICU/PICU.
• Northern California’s largest NICU.
• Robust newborn nursery service.
• Dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department.
• Physicians work closely with a comprehensive complement of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialists, supported by a multidisciplinary team including social work, integrative medicine, pediatric pharmacy, and other pediatric-focused services.

Responsibilities

• Direct all operations of the Sutter Health Pediatrics Residency Program.
• Direct clinical patient care provided by residents and faculty.
• Develop and lead strategic plans for high-quality resident recruitment, training, and retention.
• Provide residents with superb training experience while meeting ABP, ACGME, and Sutter Health institutional standards.

Compensation

• Program Director Compensation: $175/hour for 1043 hours/year = $182,525.
• Salary range: $314,000 - $352,000 /Yr.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance.
• Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents.
• Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match.
• Advanced practice technology, including EPIC.

Shift & Schedule

• This position includes 0.5 FTE dedicated time to serve as Program Director for our Pediatric Residency Program as well as negotiable clinical FTE (0.25-0.5).

Requirements

• Board certification in pediatrics and/or pediatric subspecialty.
• Documented educational and administrative experience acceptable to the ACGME Pediatrics Review Committee.
• Actively involved in clinical care of patients.
• Current California medical license and Board Certification in Pediatrics.
• As required for appropriate clinical privileges.