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

Sutter Health • Sacramento, CA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

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

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).
• Exceptional communication skills, comfortable working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment including patient/family interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in surgical oncology is preferred.

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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level