Highlights from the posting

$20,000 sign-on bonus
Loan repayment
Relocation paid
Production bonus
20-bed hospital
Epic EMR
Teaching or academic

In short

Medical Director of the 20-bed PICU/CVICU at Sutter Medical Center Sacramento Children's Center in Sacramento, CA, leading clinical operations and program growth. The role includes 0.45 protected administrative/leadership time and requires cardiac ICU and ECMO experience.

About this job

Setting: Tertiary care children's center with a 20-bed general PICU/CVICU, 40-bed general pediatric unit, NICU, newborn nursery and dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department. Uses EPIC; COG member institution.
The work: Lead clinical operations, quality improvement, patient safety and regulatory readiness; support protocols and coverage models; teach fellows, residents and students; plan growth of pediatric inpatient services and outreach.
Schedule: 0.45 protected administrative/leadership time; flexible schedule options available.
Patients: Diverse, medically complex pediatric critical care population, including complex congenital heart disease cardiovascular surgery patients and an ECMO program.
What the pay includes: Productivity bonus, sign-on bonus up to $20,000, relocation assistance up to $20,000, CME allowance and shareholder track.
Requirements: MD or DO board certified in Pediatric Critical Care; eligible for California licensure; cardiac ICU and ECMO experience; minimum 5 years post-fellowship clinical and/or leadership experience preferred.
Benefits named: Zero-cost medical insurance, 100% 401(k) match, CME allowance, PSLF eligible.

Details

Pay stated: $375,000 – $400,000 a year
Specialty: Critical Care Medicine
Employment: Employed
Health system: Sutter Health
Site: Not stated
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posted: Not stated
First seen here: Oct 1, 2026
Last checked: Oct 2, 2026

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