General Surgeon

As a General Surgeon with Sierra Pacific Surgical, you will join a highly respected and well-established surgical group, renowned for delivering exceptional patient care across the Sacramento region. This opportunity emphasizes practice autonomy and collaborative partnerships within a high-volume, hospital-based environment. Sierra Pacific Surgical is actively seeking a talented surgeon to contribute to their mission of providing extraordinary surgical care to our community.

Every day you will perform a broad spectrum of elective and acute care responsibilities, including a variety of surgical procedures, with a focus on utilizing minimally invasive techniques. You will operate at a Dignity Health affiliate hospital (Mercy Hospital of Folsom) and an outpatient surgery center, leveraging advanced resources such as daVinci surgical systems and a full complement of radiology services. This role includes robust and shared call duties with 24/7 anesthesia coverage, dedicated surgical block time, and the exciting prospect to build your own elective practice over time, flexing your entrepreneurial muscles if desired.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong surgical skills, a commitment to exceptional patient outcomes, and a desire to contribute to a collaborative team environment. Experience with minimally invasive techniques is highly valued. You should also be passionate about building an elective practice, demonstrating an entrepreneurial spirit, and eager to participate in a robust mentoring program. This is an ideal opportunity for a surgeon looking for long-term growth and partnership within a thriving and growing community.

We are offering a highly competitive first-year financial assistance package including a lucrative year-1 income guarantee along with a signing bonus and relocation assistance. For qualified candidates, student loan forgiveness is also available. Beyond the immediate benefits, Sierra Pacific Surgical also provides partnership and investment pathways, ensuring excellent long-term income potential within a vibrant and growing community.

Required

• Completion of an ACGME accredited training program
• Board certified or board eligible in General Surgery
• Active California medical license (or ability to obtain)
• Excellent clinical and surgical skills with a strong understanding of general surgery conditions
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care

Preferred

• Commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care
• MIS/Robotic fellowship training preferred
• Minimum of 2+ years post training general surgical experience preferred 

Community Description

The Sacramento region offers a thriving and diverse community with nationally recognized top-rated schools, a strong sense of community , and a vibrant job market. Known as America's Farm-to-Fork Capital, it boasts an unparalleled culinary scene fueled by fresh, local produce from the surrounding agricultural heartland. Residents enjoy abundant outdoor activities, from cycling and kayaking along the American River Parkway (a 32-mile paved trail) to exploring the foothills of the Sierra Nevada for hiking and skiing. Its strategic central location provides easy access to California's top attractions, including the Napa Valley wine country, Lake Tahoe's recreation, and the cultural hubs of San Francisco and Monterey Bay, all within a 1-4 hour drive. This family-friendly area is further enriched by a rich cultural scene, including numerous museums, art galleries, and live performance venues, alongside professional sports teams like the Sacramento Kings. With convenient access to Sacramento International Airport (SMF), offering direct flights to major US cities and beyond, the region truly provides an exceptional quality of life.

This is an opportunity to join a community-based practice supported by CommonSpirit Health's community recruitment efforts. It's important to note that while CommonSpirit supports the recruitment process, all health benefits and other associated benefits for physicians will be provided directly by the independent medical group or healthcare organization into which the physician is hired, and not by CommonSpirit itself.