Physician, General Surgery (Jackson, CA)
Sutter Health
Jackson, CA
Opportunity Information:
Sutter Medical Group is seeking a Supplemental Emergency General Surgery (EGS) Hospitalist to join the EGS Program at Sutter Amador Hospital. This role is designed for a versatile surgeon who enjoys a "community hospitalist" model, providing both acute surgical interventions and essential outpatient procedural support.
As a Supplemental Physician, you will be a key part of the ONE Sutter initiative, ensuring surgical continuity when our core team is at capacity.
Qualifications:Education: Graduate of an ACGME or AOA accredited General Surgery Residency program.
Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS) or American Osteopathic Board of Surgery (AOBS).
Licensure: Unrestricted California Medical License (MD or DO) and valid DEA.
- Experience: 2+ years of experience in a rural program.
Clinical Breadth: High comfort level with "bread and butter" pathology (laparoscopic cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia) and basic therapeutic endoscopy.
- 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 and experience.
Community Information:Sutter Amador Hospital is a 52-bed, not-for-profit facility in Jackson, California, that serves as the only hospital for the more than 40,000 residents of Amador County. Recognized as one of the nation s top 100 rural hospitals for five consecutive years, the medical center provides comprehensive services including a 24-hour emergency department, a Primary Stroke Center, and a dedicated family birth center. Through its alignment with the broader Sutter Health network, the hospital combines personalized community care with seamless access to specialized medical resources throughout Northern California.
Amador County ranked #1 Rural Hospital in California
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.
About the Company
Sutter Health
Sutter Health has a long history in California. Some of our facilities have been providing care in the communities we serve for more than 100 years. Today, we’re proud to partner with more than 12,000 doctors to care for more than 3 million people.
We’re inspired by our Northern California community and work tirelessly to deliver top-rated, affordable healthcare. Doctors, hospitals, care teams and employees in the Sutter Health network are always looking for new, meaningful ways to care for you and your loved ones. We believe that every moment matters when it comes to helping you live a longer, healthier and happier life.
Our not-for-profit network delivers top-rated, personalized care in more than 100 Northern California communities. Recently ranked among the Top 15 Health Systems in the nation by Truven Health Analytics™, our team of more than 50,000 doctors, employees and volunteers partner to spread innovation, improve access to healthcare services and put our patients’ needs first—all to achieve the highest levels of quality, access and affordability.