Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire an outstanding BE/BC Family Medicine Physician for a faculty position with the Sutter Health Family Medicine Residency Program in Davis, CA.

• 20-hour per week commitment to the Davis Family Residency Program.
• 12-20 hour per week commitment to a Family Medicine outpatient clinic position.

Core Faculty Duties and Services:

Core Faculty are a foundational element of graduate medical education that teaches residents how to care for patients. Core Faculty provide an important bridge allowing residents to grow and become practice-ready, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of care. They are role models for future generations of physicians by demonstrating compassion, commitment to excellence in teaching and patient care, professionalism, and a dedication to lifelong learning. Core Faculty members create an effective learning environment by acting in a professional manner and attending to the well-being of the residents and themselves.

The duties of the Core Faculty include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinates and supervises teaching services, curriculum, and rotations as requested by the Program Director
• Precepts residents in various clinical settings including Continuity Clinic, hospital
• Assists in resident evaluation
• Assists with resident recruiting
• Assists in curriculum development and monitoring
• Presents part of the formal residency didactic series as assigned by the Program Director
• Participates in the clinical management of the practice, particularly quality improvement activities
• Participates on Residency Program Faculty Committee
• Participates in appropriate clinical staff activities
• Advises and evaluates assigned residents
• Ensures that faculty and residents comply with all Sutter Health / SVH operational policies, procedures, and processes which include, but are not limited to those related to staffing, scheduling, registration, billing, collections, reporting, making hospital rounds, proper encounter documentation and coding
• Ensures that faculty and residents comply with procurement and capital equipment purchases process and agree to work within the framework of the standardized medical supply, equipment and office supply, formulary, medical records, clinical pathway guidelines, etc.
• Ensures that faculty and residents comply with all managed care policies including utilization review and monitoring
• Participate in committees as assigned by the Program Director

For More Information:  Sutter Health Family Medicine Residency Program

Our Philosophy:

Our mission at Sutter Health is to enhance the well-being of people in the communities we serve through a not-for-profit commitment to compassion and excellence in healthcare services. Our Core Faculty members are significant contributors to that vision. Core faculty members are a foundational element of Graduate Medical Education (GME). Core faculty members provide an important bridge allowing residents to grow and become practice-ready, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of care. They are role models for future generations of physicians by demonstrating compassion, commitment to excellence in teaching and patient care, professionalism, and a dedication to lifelong learning. By employing a scholarly approach to patient care, faculty members, through the graduate medical education vision, improve the health of the individual and the population.

Core faculty members ensure that patients receive the level of care expected from a board-certified physician in the field. They recognize and respond to the needs of the patients, residents, community, and institution. Faculty members provide appropriate levels of supervision to promote patient safety. They are responsible for creating an effective learning environment by acting in a professional manner and attending to the well-being of the residents and themselves.

Core Faculty members are integral components of the Residency Program and must embody the values that we uphold at Sutter Health. The Sutter Health Family Medicine Residency Program is deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We have a responsibility to ensure that we provide care to all individuals from all backgrounds. It is our duty to provide care in a way that allows everyone to feel respected, valued, and included.

Board certified/Board eligible 

• 2-year income guarantee with shareholder track
• Sign-on bonus of up to $50,000
• Relocation assistance of up to $20,000
• PSLF eligible
• Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance
• Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
• CME allowance
• Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match
• Customizable schedule and appointment slots
• Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
• A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle

Sutter Medical Group is a successful, 1,200+ 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 are dedicated to providing 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.

Davis is a vibrant city renowned for its high quality of life, exceptional educational opportunities, and welcoming community atmosphere. Home to the prestigious University of California, Davis, the city is an intellectual hub with a strong emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and cultural diversity. Residents enjoy a plethora of recreational activities, including numerous parks, bike trails, and a lively downtown area filled with unique shops, restaurants, and cultural events. Davis is also recognized for its excellent public schools and safe neighborhoods, making it an ideal place for families and professionals alike. Geographically, Davis is perfectly situated for easy access to some of California's most beloved destinations. It is only about a 1.5-hour drive to San Francisco, allowing residents to enjoy the city's world-class dining, arts, and entertainment. Napa Valley, famous for its stunning vineyards and wineries, is just an hour away, providing an ideal spot for weekend getaways. For those who love outdoor adventures, Lake Tahoe is a two-hour drive, offering year-round activities from skiing and snowboarding in the winter to hiking and boating in the summer. Davis' prime location ensures that residents can easily balance the tranquility of small-town living with the excitement of nearby urban and natural attractions.

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.