Physician, Post‐Acute & Geriatric Medicine (Sacramento, CA)
Stryker Corporation, San Francisco, CA, United States
Opportunity Information
Sutter Medical Group is seeking a Post‑Acute & Geriatric Medicine Physician to join our physician‑led post‑acute care team in Sacramento, CA.
This role is ideal for physicians who enjoy caring for medically complex patients during the critical transition from hospital to recovery, and who value autonomy, continuity, and long‑term patient impact.
You will serve as the primary physician of record for patients in skilled nursing and rehabilitation settings, managing complex medical conditions, leading interdisciplinary care, and helping patients recover, stabilize, and avoid unnecessary hospital readmissions. This is a high‑impact, longitudinal practice with strong clinical ownership and a sustainable lifestyle.
Ideal Candidates
Geriatric Medicine fellows seeking a focused, high‑impact clinical practice
Internal Medicine residents or fellows with an interest in post‑acute care, complex chronic disease, or transitions of care
Physicians who enjoy autonomy, clinical decision‑making, and continuity
Hospitalists looking for a long‑term, lifestyle‑sustainable practice outside of traditional inpatient schedules
Clinicians interested in value‑based care, quality improvement, and population health
What Makes This Practice Different
Physician‑led, integrated medical group with strong hospital partnerships
Focus on clinical decision‑making and outcomes, not volume‑driven care
Emphasis on continuity after hospitalization and preventing avoidable readmissions
Structured rounding model with a manageable patient census
Collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment
Opportunities to participate in quality improvement, education, and system‑level initiatives
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the primary physician for patients in skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities
Manage medically complex post‑acute and long‑term care patients, including multi‑morbidity and polypharmacy
Conduct scheduled and responsive rounds to assess recovery, respond to acute changes, and adjust care plans
Collaborate closely with nursing, rehabilitation, case management, and social work teams
Communicate with patients, families, and caregivers regarding goals of care and treatment plans
Partner with hospitalists, primary care physicians, and specialists to ensure smooth transitions of care
Participate in quality improvement, population health, and value‑based care initiatives
Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record
Qualifications
Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited school of medicine.
Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine (Geriatric Medicine certification preferred).
Active and unrestricted medical license in California.
Demonstrated experience in post‑acute, skilled nursing, long‑term care, or geriatric settings.
Strong clinical skills in managing complex, multi‑morbid patients.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient‑ and team‑centered approach.
Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary, facility‑based environment.
Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Fellowship training in Geriatric Medicine or experience in post‑acute/rehabilitation medicine.
Knowledge of CMS regulations, SNF billing and documentation requirements, and quality metrics.
Experience participating in value‑based care or population health programs.
Benefits
Employed position with predictable schedule and strong work‑life balance
Sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance
PSLF‑eligible position
Zero‑cost medical insurance for employees
Paid medical benefits for dependents
100% employer‑funded 401(k) match plus profit sharing
CME allowance
Practice autonomy within a supportive physician‑led group
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.
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Sutter Medical Group is seeking a Post‑Acute & Geriatric Medicine Physician to join our physician‑led post‑acute care team in Sacramento, CA.
This role is ideal for physicians who enjoy caring for medically complex patients during the critical transition from hospital to recovery, and who value autonomy, continuity, and long‑term patient impact.
You will serve as the primary physician of record for patients in skilled nursing and rehabilitation settings, managing complex medical conditions, leading interdisciplinary care, and helping patients recover, stabilize, and avoid unnecessary hospital readmissions. This is a high‑impact, longitudinal practice with strong clinical ownership and a sustainable lifestyle.
Ideal Candidates
Geriatric Medicine fellows seeking a focused, high‑impact clinical practice
Internal Medicine residents or fellows with an interest in post‑acute care, complex chronic disease, or transitions of care
Physicians who enjoy autonomy, clinical decision‑making, and continuity
Hospitalists looking for a long‑term, lifestyle‑sustainable practice outside of traditional inpatient schedules
Clinicians interested in value‑based care, quality improvement, and population health
What Makes This Practice Different
Physician‑led, integrated medical group with strong hospital partnerships
Focus on clinical decision‑making and outcomes, not volume‑driven care
Emphasis on continuity after hospitalization and preventing avoidable readmissions
Structured rounding model with a manageable patient census
Collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment
Opportunities to participate in quality improvement, education, and system‑level initiatives
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the primary physician for patients in skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities
Manage medically complex post‑acute and long‑term care patients, including multi‑morbidity and polypharmacy
Conduct scheduled and responsive rounds to assess recovery, respond to acute changes, and adjust care plans
Collaborate closely with nursing, rehabilitation, case management, and social work teams
Communicate with patients, families, and caregivers regarding goals of care and treatment plans
Partner with hospitalists, primary care physicians, and specialists to ensure smooth transitions of care
Participate in quality improvement, population health, and value‑based care initiatives
Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record
Qualifications
Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited school of medicine.
Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine (Geriatric Medicine certification preferred).
Active and unrestricted medical license in California.
Demonstrated experience in post‑acute, skilled nursing, long‑term care, or geriatric settings.
Strong clinical skills in managing complex, multi‑morbid patients.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient‑ and team‑centered approach.
Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary, facility‑based environment.
Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Fellowship training in Geriatric Medicine or experience in post‑acute/rehabilitation medicine.
Knowledge of CMS regulations, SNF billing and documentation requirements, and quality metrics.
Experience participating in value‑based care or population health programs.
Benefits
Employed position with predictable schedule and strong work‑life balance
Sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance
PSLF‑eligible position
Zero‑cost medical insurance for employees
Paid medical benefits for dependents
100% employer‑funded 401(k) match plus profit sharing
CME allowance
Practice autonomy within a supportive physician‑led group
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.
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