Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Surgical Oncology; Sacramento, CA

Overview

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Surgical Oncology (Sacramento, CA)

Description

Opportunity Information

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our dynamic Breast Surgical Oncology team in Sacramento, CA!

Our Breast Surgical Oncology team is seeking a motivated and collaborative Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join a high-performing service that provides comprehensive care across benign and malignant breast conditions, melanoma, and high‑risk surveillance. This role offers a blend of outpatient clinic, procedural care, perioperative management, and surgical first-assist opportunities—ideal for an APP who wants to practice at the top of their license.

We are a growing program with two high-volume surgeons (1.5 FTE total) and are expanding capacity to improve access for benign breast disease, survivorship care, melanoma, and perioperative support.

Position Highlights

• 70-80% outpatient and 20-30% OR/hospital coverage
• Hybrid role with clinic, inpatient rounding, and surgical first assist
• Monday-Friday, full-time schedule
• No nights, weekends, or call
• Dedicated MA support
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards
• Quality involvement: ~10% of time supporting NAPBC quality improvement projects

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct new patient consults for:
  • Benign breast disease
  • High‑risk breast patients (e.g., BRCA, genetic risk)
  • Melanoma (skin checks and follow-up)
  • Breast cancer survivorship
• Provide pre‑ and post‑operative patient education
• Manage medical care for high‑risk lesions and high‑risk cancer patients
• Review and interpret:
  • Mammograms, MRIs, CT scans
  • Pathology reports
  • Laboratory results
• Prescribe and manage adjuvant therapies
• Manage postoperative care including drain removal and wound care
• Handle postoperative follow-up phone calls
• Manage personal in-basket and assist with MD in-basket when needed
• Surgical first assist (first or second assist depending on case)
• Perform clinic procedures:
  • Punch biopsies
  • Needle biopsies
• Perioperative responsibilities:
  • Write pre-op and post-op orders
  • Assist in managing postoperative complications
  • Support discharge planning

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited NP or PA program with appropriate national certification (e.g., AANP, ANCC, NCCPA).
• California licensure eligibility and clearances (NP/PA licensure required).
• Prior experience in surgical oncology is preferred.
• Exceptional communication skills, comfortable working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment including patient/family interactions.

We Offer / Join Us and Enjoy

• Generous compensation with bonus potential
• Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance
• Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
• Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match
• Relocation assistance of up to $20,000 for qualified applicants
• CME allowance
• Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
• A positive work-life balance and Northern California s natural beauty and lifestyle
• Professional development opportunities, including clinical research involvement and educational engagement through SIMR.

Medical Group 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.

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…