Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency Medicine Physician - VA Northern California Health Care System (Sacramento, CA)

Serve Veterans. Practice high acuity medicine. Live in beautiful Northern California.

The VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) is seeking a skilled, mission driven Emergency Medicine Physician to join the dynamic Emergency Department at the Sacramento VA Medical Center (Mather, CA). This role offers an outstanding balance of clinical impact, federal stability, and California lifestyle.

As a VANCHCS Emergency Medicine Physician, you will:

• Provide immediate evaluation, stabilization, and management of high acuity adult patients, including cardiac, pulmonary, neurologic, trauma related, and complex medical emergencies.
• Perform rapid diagnostics and interventions using bedside ultrasound, EKG interpretation, point of care testing, advanced airway techniques, and coordination of emergent imaging.
• Determine safe patient disposition—admission, transfer, or discharge—in collaboration with inpatient teams and specialty services.
• Work in a modern ED supported by nursing, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, social work, and integrated behavioral health.
• Document thoroughly in the VA’s electronic health record and participate in FPPE/OPPE, credentialing, QI, peer review, and ED process improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to a culture centered on safety, teamwork, Veteran focused care, and continuous improvement.

The Sacramento VAMC is a major clinical hub for Northern California, providing:

• Full service Emergency Department
• Robust inpatient medical, surgical, and specialty support
• 24/7 imaging and laboratory capabilities
• Strong tele-emergency and consult infrastructure
• Access to healthcare services across 17 counties served by VANCHCS

Located in Mather (Sacramento region), the facility offers proximity to Napa, Sonoma, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and worldclass outdoor recreation.

• Competitive compensation with regular salary increases
• Annual performance bonus
• 50-55 days of paid time off annually, including:
  • 26 days annual leave
  • 13 sick days
  • 11 paid Federal holidays
  • Possible 5day paid CME absence
• Federal Pension (FERS) with Social Security
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) withup to 5% VA matching
• Federal health, dental, and vision insurance, many carrying into retirement
• Free malpractice coverage with tail
• 1 full and unrestricted U.S. state license qualifies for nationwide VA practice
• No employment contract &no significant moonlighting restrictions

This Emergency Medicine position may be eligible for up to $200,000 in taxfree student loan repayment over 1-5 years. Eligibility is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office, and candidates must apply within 4 months of onboarding.

• MD/DO degree
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
• Active, unrestricted U.S. medical license
• Strong emergency medicine clinical skills and commitment to Veteran care

If you’re looking for a meaningful EM career with stability, exceptional benefits, and a chance to serve those who served our nation, we’d love to connect.

Kelly De Boer, Supervisor, Physician/Provider Recruitment, Kelly.deboer