Physician - Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgery Lead - (Sacramento, CA) at Sutter Health

Sacramento, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Research, Teaching, Program Development, Ultrasound-Guided Procedures, Event Medicine, Team Coverage

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Opportunity Information Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a BE/BC Orthopedic Surgeon to join our dynamic team in Sacramento, CA. This is a unique opportunity to be part of Sutter Health’s flagship Orthopedics and Sports Medicine destination center, a 120,000-square-foot, four-story facility in the heart of Sacramento. Designed as a one-stop destination for musculoskeletal care, the center will serve athletes across the spectrum — while delivering concierge-level care to the broader community. Our comprehensive program will serve student athletes of all ages, middle school, high school, collegiate and professional athletes. This role combines operative sports medicine practice, academic involvement, research opportunities, and community engagement within a highly collaborative and collegial team environment. Qualifications MD or DO degree from an accredited institution. Board Certified/Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery. Completion of an ACGME-accredited Orthopedic Sports Medicine fellowship. Subspecialty certification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine (CAQ) or eligibility required. Lead Role: Minimum 5 years of post-fellowship clinical experience and prior exposure to professional or elite-level team coverage (fellowship or practice). Support Role: Fellowship training and demonstrated experience in team coverage; 5 years preferred but not required. Experience or interest in research, teaching, and program development strongly preferred. Proficiency in ultrasound-guided diagnostic and interventional procedures preferred. Event medicine readiness (BLS/ACLS; ATLS/PHTLS or equivalent) preferred. Join Us and Enjoy Sign-on bonus Relocation stipend Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents Robust, award-winning retirement: 100% 401(k) match + profit sharing contribution CME allowance + separate license reimbursement Advanced practice technology, including EPIC A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle Organization Details Sutter Medical Group is a successful, 1,500+ member multi-specialty group offering physicians the opportunity to build their practices within a progressive, financially sound, and collaborative organization. SMG is recognized as a Top Performing Physician Group by the Integrated Healthcare Association. Our members provide the highest quality and most complete health care possible to the people in the communities we serve in the greater Sacramento Valley Area of Amador, Placer, Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo Counties. Community Information Sacramento offers an exceptional quality of life — just 90 minutes from the Bay Area and Lake Tahoe, and a short drive from Napa Valley wine country. The region combines affordability with a vibrant cultural scene, excellent schools, and abundant outdoor recreation. Equal Opportunity Statement 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 domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.

Responsibilities

The role involves operative sports medicine practice, academic involvement, research opportunities, and community engagement. It is part of a collaborative and collegial team environment focused on delivering high-quality musculoskeletal care.