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CommonSpirit Health

Outpatient Pulmonologist

Davis, CA

$414K - $438K/yr

Job Summary and Responsibilities Outpatient Pulmonologist Opportunity - Partnership Track! Mercy ... assistants, and nurse practitioners. These professionals provide seamless primary and specialty ...

CommonSpirit Health

Outpatient Pulmonologist

Rocklin, CA

$414K - $438K/yr

Job Summary and Responsibilities Outpatient Pulmonologist Opportunity - Partnership Track! Mercy ... assistants, and nurse practitioners. These professionals provide seamless primary and specialty ...

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Outpatient Pulmonologist

Outpatient Pulmonologist

CommonSpirit Health

Citrus Heights, CA

$414K - $438K/yr

Other

Medical, Retirement

Posted 4 days ago

CommonSpirit Health rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 503 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

372nd of 869 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Outpatient Pulmonologist Opportunity - Partnership Track!

Mercy Medical Group (MMG), a large multi-specialty medical group in the Sacramento Region, is looking to add an energetic and collaborative full-time Pulmonary Physician (MD or DO) to our busy Outpatient Pulmonology Department at our Midtown Clinic in Sacramento, CA.

This is a unique opportunity to not only build your own practice but also to shape the future of our department. Your contributions will be instrumental in driving significant change for our organization and making a tangible difference within the community we serve.

Opportunity Highlights:

  • 100% Outpatient opportunity
  • Opportunity for Inpatient work
  • Enjoy practice autonomy
  • New grad physicians are encouraged to apply
  • Join a collegial and supportive work environment with an established medical group

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Guaranteed Annual Salary: $414,483 - $438,864 per year, Depending on experience
  • Partnership Track, Shareholder bonuses
  • Annual productivity and quality incentives
  • Relocation assistance, Sign-on bonus
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Annual CME allowance
  • Comprehensive benefits including health insurance for provider and family

If you are motivated to lead, innovate, and build something lasting, apply today!


Job Requirements
  • MD or DO with Board Certification/Eligibility in Pulmonary Disease (ABMS or AOA)
  • California medical license (or ability to obtain)
  • Passion for building programs and leading with clinical excellence
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills in a team-based, patient-focused environment

Where You'll Work

Mercy Medical Group (MMG) is a dynamic, growing organization with a long-standing history of providing exceptional medical care in the Sacramento area. MMG is a large multi-specialty medical group of 500+ providers comprised of primary care physicians, specialists in more than 30 medical and surgical specialties, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. These professionals provide seamless primary and specialty care, working together to meet the unique needs of each individual patient.

MMG clinicians provide services to patients at Dignity Health Medical Foundation locations throughout Sacramento. Mercy Medical Group is aligned with Dignity Health, operating on a medical foundation model. Dignity Health is one of the largest healthcare systems in the nation, and the largest healthcare system in California, with more than 40 hospitals and 400 care centers serving communities across California, Arizona, and Nevada. Dignity Health is a part of CommonSpirit®, one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people. #HEC

Community Description

Nestled in beautiful Northern California, Sacramento is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in America. The capital city of California serves as the political nucleus of one of the nation's most influential states, the sixth-largest economy in the world. The area offers a wide variety of activities to enjoy, including fine dining, shopping, biking, boating, river rafting, skiing, or attending one of many different cultural events. Because of its central location, Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, the vineyards of Napa Valley, and the historical Gold Rush towns of the foothills are all within easy driving distance.


Pay Range
$414,483 - $438,864 /year

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