Cardiovascular Intensivist | Advanced ECMO & Heart Transplant Program |Sacramento, CA
Listed on 2026-08-15
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Doctor/Physician
Critical Care Physician
Opportunity Information 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 our expanding Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) program. This position offers a unique opportunity to practice at the highest level of cardiovascular critical care within a mature, multidisciplinary program encompassing advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, ECMO, complex cardiac surgery, and heart transplantation.
As a member of our team, you will help shape the continued growth and innovation of one of Northern California's premier cardiovascular critical care programs.
This high-acuity, qua ternary referral practice is designed to support both clinical excellence and physician sustainability. Physicians work within a collaborative, team-based model and are expected to:
- 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
- MD or DO from an accredited institution
- Eligibility for unrestricted California medical licensure prior to employment
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in:
Critical Care Medicine - Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
- Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine
- Emergency Medicine Critical Care
- Equivalent critical care training pathway
- Experience with ECMO, cardiac surgical critical care, or mechanical circulatory support
- Strong critical care procedural expertise
- Demonstrated clinical judgment and collaborative practice skills
- Interest in leadership, quality improvement, program development, and education
- Top-tier national compensation package
- Competitive hourly clinical compensation
- RVU-based incentive opportunities
- Differential compensation for: ICU coverage & ECMO specialty coverage
- 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
Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is a vibrant and talented community committed to delivering safe, affordable and high-quality care. Our multi-specialty medical group is comprised of over 1,600 clinicians practicing in seven counties in northern California, most within a 50-mile radius of Sacramento. SMG contains primary care and specialty Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians -- nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives, licensed clinical social workers and licensed marriage and family therapists, who make up about 20% of our group.
Our clinicians not only excel in clinical practice but are also actively engaged in teaching, research, leadership, community outreach, and volunteer work. SMG has earned both local and national recognition for excellence in patient care and experience.
Living in Sacramento offers an exceptional quality of life, combining the amenities of a major metropolitan region with easy access to some of California's most desirable destinations.
Highlights- Miles of outdoor recreation along the American River Parkway
- Convenient access to Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, and the Northern California coast
- Diverse and family-friendly communities
- Highly rated public and private schools
- Farm to fork capital with 12 Michelin-Rated restaurants
- Lower cost of living relative to many California metropolitan areas
It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered…
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