Medical Director, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology – Lead a Growing Program with Clinical Impact

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a highly qualified and passionate Medical Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist Director to lead and oversee the clinical and strategic direction of our pediatric hematology and oncology program while maintains an active clinical practice.

This role offers a unique opportunity to combine visionary leadership with hands-on patient care and engagement.

Practice Highlights

Leadership & Program Oversight:

• Serve as Medical Director of the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Program, providing strategic and clinical leadership to advance program goals and quality standards.
• Oversee the development and implementation of clinical protocols.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across hematology/oncology optimize program efficiency and patient outcomes.
• Contribute to strategic planning and growth of the pediatric hematology/oncology program.
• Represent the program at institutional and external meetings, conferences, and collaborative initiatives.

Clinical Practice:

• Provide direct patient care, with a clinical focus in pediatric hematology/oncology.
• Maintain an active outpatient and inpatient clinical schedule, with responsibilities proportioned to accommodate leadership duties.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions, tumor boards, and clinical rounds.
• Support and mentor advanced practice providers, junior physicians and APCs in clinical settings.

• MD or DO with board certification in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.
• Board Eligibility for medical licensure in California.
• Fellowship training in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.
• Minimum 5 years of post-fellowship clinical and/or leadership experience preferred.
• Proven leadership in clinical program development, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Strong commitment to medicine, clinical research, and teaching.

• Income guarantee: $350,000 per year
• Generous call pay opportunity on top of guarantee
• Productivity bonus
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• 2-year income guarantee with shareholder track
• COG Member Institution
• Flexible schedule options available
• PSLF eligible
• Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance
• CME allowance
• Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match
• Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
• A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle

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.

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