Physician, Radiology - Nuclear Medicine

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is seeking a full-time BE/BC dual-boarded Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic Radiologist to join its established practice in Sacramento, CA. This role offers an opportunity to provide timely, high-quality patient care within a large, well-established multispecialty group, covering a mix of general nuclear medicine, cardiac studies, and PET/CT across multiple facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Nuclear Medicine and a desire to work in a collegial and collaborative environment.

Practice Info

• Large well-established multispecialty group
• Quality care centered with group compensation bonus for meeting participation and imaging division-based quality improvement projects
• The nuclear medicine section covers 5 acute care facilities and 6 outpatient imaging sites providing a mix of general nuclear medicine, DXA, and cardiac studies and PET/CT as well as therapy
• Onsite and remote reading shifts
• Training programs are present at two of the acute care facilities allowing for education opportunities with residents
• Home work stations provided

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for general Nuclear Medicine, cardiac scintigraphy, SPECT/CT, PET/CT, and radiopharmaceutical therapies
• Provide timely, high-quality patient care
• Participate in 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
• $50,000 sign-on bonus (paid in 2 parts)
• Relocation assistance of up to $20,000
• Group compensation bonus for meeting participation and imaging division-based quality improvement projects
• Productivity coverage for multidisciplinary conferences and tumor board

Benefits

• Malpractice coverage
• SMG physicians can qualify for the Department of Education Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Shareholder track position
• Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance
• Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
• CME allowance
• Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match
• Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
• A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle

Shift & Schedule

• Onsite and remote reading shifts
• Opportunity for additional income with voluntary remote shifts either in radiology or PET/CT
• Evening call in shared rotation up until 10 pm
• Weekend and holiday day coverage in shared rotation

Requirements

• 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