Pediatrics-Critical Care Multi Specialty Group job located in California

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

• 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

• Generous compensation package
• 0.45 protected administrative/leadership time
• Productivity bonus
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance 
• 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

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 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

Sacramento, California's capital city, offers an exceptional quality of life with a vibrant food scene, diverse cultural attractions, and a welcoming community. Known as the "Farm-to-Fork Capital," Sacramento features outstanding dining, local markets, and year-round events. Residents enjoy easy access to some of Northern California's most sought-after destinations, including San Francisco, Napa Valley, and Lake Tahoe. The city is also home to the Sacramento Kings and offers a dynamic mix of urban amenities, outdoor recreation, and family-friendly neighborhoods, making it an ideal place to live and work.