Cardiac Critical Care Intensivist

Mercy Medical Group is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Cardiac Critical Care Intensivist to join our esteemed team at Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento, California. This opportunity offers a shareholder track and is ideal for a dedicated physician committed to delivering exceptional care in a state-of-the-art 20-bed Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit (CSICU). You'll work alongside a collaborative, innovative, and multidisciplinary team, focused on advancing critical cardiac care.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

What We Offer:

• Two-year guaranteed salary: $496,354
• 100% employer-covered medical and dental benefits
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Generous sign-on and relocation bonuses
• Additional productivity incentives
• Support for continuing education and professional development

Mercy Medical Group (MMG) is a robust, physician-led, multi-specialty medical group with over 550 clinicians serving the greater Sacramento area. MMG is part of the Dignity Health Medical Foundation, aligned with CommonSpirit Health®, one of the nation's largest and most respected health systems. Our providers deliver comprehensive care across more than 30 medical and surgical specialties, including primary care, cardiology, and critical care. 

We pride ourselves on a team-based approach, integrating clinical expertise, advanced technology, and compassionate care to serve the diverse needs of our community.

Community Description:

Located in the heart of Northern California, Sacramento is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the U.S. As the capital of California—home to the world’s sixth-largest economy—the city boasts a blend of urban amenities and natural beauty. Enjoy fine dining, world-class shopping, biking trails, rafting, skiing, and cultural attractions throughout the year. Its central location provides easy access to Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, San Francisco, and the scenic Gold Country.

• Deliver comprehensive, high-acuity care to patients in the Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit (CSICU).
• Collaborate with cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, anesthesia, and critical care colleagues to optimize patient outcomes.
• Perform advanced procedures, including intubation, central and arterial line placement, chest tube insertion, and pulmonary artery catheterization.
• Manage mechanical circulatory support systems such as Impella, ECMO, and LVAD, as well as vasoactive/inotropic infusions and ventilator support.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols and clinical pathways tailored to complex cardiac patients.
• Participate in departmental case reviews, strategy meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure meticulous and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record system.
• Support academic and research initiatives, including participation in clinical trials and cardiac care innovation.

• Fellowship training in Cardiac Critical Care, Surgical Critical Care, or Anesthesia Critical Care is required.
• Candidates with Advanced Heart Failure (AHF) training and additional critical care experience within their fellowship will be considered.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Cardiology, Advanced Heart Failure, or Critical Care Medicine (Medical, Surgical, or Anesthesia).
• Extensive experience in a Cardiac Surgical ICU setting is essential.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.