Physician, Pediatric Genetics; Sacramento, CA

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Physician, Pediatric Genetics (Sacramento, CA)

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a BE/BC Pediatric Genetics Physician to join our dynamic team in Sacramento, CA.

Join a High‑Impact, Multidisciplinary Metabolic Care Team

Are you passionate about caring for children with complex metabolic conditions? Looking to join a collaborative, mission‑driven team that is shaping the future of pediatric genetics? We invite you to apply for an exceptional opportunity as a Pediatric Genetics Physician with a focus on metabolic disease.

We are seeking a mid‑career physician or new graduate who is board‑certified or board‑eligible in Clinical and Metabolic Genetics
.

Experience with metabolic/genetic disorders is highly valued, and leadership experience is preferred
, though not required.

• Practice bread‑and‑butter pediatric genetics with the ability to grow in metabolic specialties.
• Work in a team‑based, supportive environment with:
  • Genetic Counselors
  • Metabolic Nurse Coordinator
  • Social Worker (Metabolic Clinic)
  • Registered Dietitian
• Mentor and guide metabolic program operations, with future leadership opportunities.

We are a dedicated, collaborative care team responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and ongoing management of pediatric patients with metabolic disorders. We provide comprehensive, family‑centered care to CCS clients and partner closely with state programs—including California’s Newborn Screening Program. Candidates should anticipate enhanced additional offerings with program growth including expansion of ERT protocols. You will care for children with a wide range of metabolic disorders as well as being actively involved in the general genetics clinic and providing consultation services to our thriving inpatient units.

Our Children's Center hosts the largest NICU in Northern California, 20‑bed CV/PICU, and thriving general pediatrics floors. You will be able to collaborate with a full breadth of dedicated and talented pediatric subspecialists including neurology, cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, and many others.

• Board‑certified or board‑eligible Clinical/Metabolic Geneticist
• CCS Paneled – if you are not currently paneled, we can help you with this process
• Experience in metabolic genetics preferred
• Leadership experience or interest in program development
• Comfort managing a broad spectrum of pediatric genetic disorders
• Commitment to collaborative, multidisciplinary care
• Passion for improving health outcomes for children with rare and complex conditions

• A highly collaborative, well‑resourced team environment
• Opportunity to develop leadership pathways within metabolic services
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Professional development support for metabolic/genetics training and CME
• Sign‑on bonus of up to $20,000
• Relocation assistance of up to $20,000 for qualified applicants
• Excellent benefits, including zero‑cost medical insurance
• Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
• Award‑winning, 100% 401(k) match
• CME allowance
• Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
• A positive work‑life balance and Northern California’s natural beauty and lifestyle

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…