Physician, Pediatric Critical Care Medical Director (Sacramento, CA)

Opportunity Information

Sutter Medical Group seeks to hire a highly qualified and passionate Pediatric Critical Care Medical Director for Sutter Medical Center Sacramento Children’s Center to lead and oversee the clinical operations and strategic programmatic growth of the PICU/CVICU. This role partners closely with hospital administration and multidisciplinary teams to advance patient safety, clinical quality, operational effectiveness, and the strategic vision of pediatric inpatient services.

 

Practice Setting:

Our pediatric intensivists provide care for a diverse and medically complex pediatric population including a robust complex congenital heart disease cardiovascular surgery division and award winning ECMO program within a 20-bed general PICU/CVICU located in a tertiary care children’s center.

 

The center also includes:

• 40-bed general pediatric unit
• Northern California’s largest NICU
• Robust newborn nursery service
• Dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department
• Physicians work closely with a comprehensive complement of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialists, supported by a multidisciplinary team including social work, integrative medicine, pediatric pharmacy, and other pediatric-focused services. 

 

Leadership & Program Oversight: 

• Communication & Collaboration
  • Foster strong, trusting relationships with physicians, nursing leadership, hospital staff, and administration
  • Serve as a liaison across specialties to ensure coordinated, patient‑centered care
• Quality & Safety
  • Champion clinical quality initiatives and patient safety efforts
  • Lead quality improvement activities and support regulatory readiness
• Clinical Operations:
  • Provide medical leadership and oversight to ensure high standards of care delivery
  • Support clinical protocols, coverage models, and operational efficiency
• Education & Training
  • Promote education, mentoring, and professional development of medical staff, fellows, residents, and medical students
  • Support a culture of learning and continuous improvement
• Outreach & Strategic Growth
  • Contribute to strategic planning for the growth and evolution of pediatric inpatient services
  • Interface with community regional partners to improve care and access
  • Represent the PICU within the organization and community when appropriate  

Qualifications

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board certification in Pediatric Critical Care
• Eligibility for medical licensure in California.
• Cardiac ICU and ECMO experience
• Minimum 5 years of post-fellowship clinical and/or leadership experience preferred.
• Proven leadership in clinical program development, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Strong commitment to patient/family care, quality, and teaching.

 

Leadership Competencies & Skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Collaborative leadership style with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams
• Strong consensus‑building and team‑development abilities
• Experience in negotiation and conflict resolution
• Strategic thinking and problem‑solving capabilities

Join Us and Enjoy

Join Us and Enjoy

• Generous compensation package
• 0.45 protected administrative/leadership time
• Productivity bonus
• Sign-on bonus up to $20,000
• Relocation assistance up to $20,000
• Shareholder track 
• COG Member Institution
• Flexible schedule options available
• PSLF eligible
• Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance
• CME allowance
• Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match
• Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
• A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle

Organization Details

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 t