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

Inspire Health Alliance, Elk Grove, CA, United States


Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Surgical Oncology (Sacramento, CA)
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 team provides comprehensive care across benign and malignant breast conditions, melanoma, and high‑risk surveillance. This role blends 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.

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 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.

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.

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