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Physician, Emergency/Acute Care General Surgery Hospitalist (Jackson, CA) - Supplemental

Sutter Health · Sacramento, CA

Posted August 22, 2026

Sutter Medical Group · 2825 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA, US, 95816

Opportunity Information

Sutter Medical Group is seeking a Per-Diem/Supplemental Acute Care General Surgery (EGS) Hospitalist to join the EGS Program at Sutter Amador Hospital. This role is designed for a versatile surgeon who enjoys a "community hospitalist" model, providing both acute surgical interventions and essential outpatient procedural support.

As a Supplemental Physician, you will be a key part of the ONE Sutter initiative, ensuring surgical continuity when our core team is at capacity.

Qualifications

  • Education: Graduate of an ACGME or AOA accredited General Surgery Residency program.
  • Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS) or American Osteopathic Board of Surgery (AOBS).
  • Licensure: Unrestricted California Medical License (MD or DO) and valid DEA.
  • Experience: 2+ years of experience in a rural program.
  • Clinical Breadth: High comfort level with "bread and butter" pathology (laparoscopic cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia) and basic therapeutic endoscopy.

Join Us and Enjoy

  • A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle

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

Sutter Amador Hospital is a 52-bed, not-for-profit facility in Jackson, California, that serves as the only hospital for the more than 40,000 residents of Amador County. Recognized as one of the nation’s top 100 rural hospitals for five consecutive years, the medical center provides comprehensive services including a 24-hour emergency department, a Primary Stroke Center, and a dedicated family birth center. Through its alignment with the broader Sutter Health network, the hospital combines personalized community care with seamless access to specialized medical resources throughout Northern California.

Amador County ranked #1 Rural Hospital in California

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.

Employer

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Livability

1,962,998
Sacramento population
$765K
Avg 3-bedroom home
77° / 50°
Avg high / low
Nearby cities
Stockton
42.2 mi
Pop. 416,005
Antioch
45.0 mi
Pop. 333,347
Elk Grove
11.9 mi
Pop. 177,221
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Sacramento County
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$765K
Avg 3-bedroom home
$1,805
Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
77° / 50°
Avg high / low
6.70 in
Yearly rainfall
299
Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 95816
18,334
Total residents
8,954
Male residents
9,380
Female residents
Age distribution
total
18,334
0-9
765
10-19
846
20-29
4,164
30-39
4,995
40-49
2,141
50-59
1,508
60-69
2,303
70-79
1,039
80+
573
Ethnicity
White
13,941
Black Or African American
500
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
51
Asian
803
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
77
Other
1,123
Two Or More
1,839
Source: US Census Bureau
92
Walk Score — Walker's Paradise
97
Bike Score — Biker's Paradise
43
Transit Score — Some Transit
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 10.70 mi
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) 48.73 mi
Buchanan Field (CCR) 51.65 mi
Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) 72.97 mi
San Carlos Airport (SQL) 84.94 mi
Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF) 87.78 mi
Source: FAA database