Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, HPB Surgical Oncology (Sacramento, CA &...

Inspire Health Alliance; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 168,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous compensation with bonus

Zero-cost medical insurance

Paid medical benefits for employees &/

401(k) match

Relocation assistance up to $20,000

CME allowance

Advanced practice technology EPIC

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Sutter Medical Group is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our HPB Surgical Oncology program in Sacramento and Roseville, CA. This outpatient role focuses on complex pancreatic, liver, biliary, and GI cancers, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive cancer care.

The position offers a 1.0 FTE schedule, Monday–Friday, with no on-call or weekend requirements, and opportunities to shape a new regional program from inception.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Minimum two years of APP experience preferred.
• Oncology, surgical, GI, or complex care management experience preferred.
• Strong patient education and care coordination skills.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary care teams.

Responsibilities

• New patient consultations and evaluations.
• Comprehensive history and physical examinations.
• Coordination of staging studies and diagnostic workups.
• Pre-anesthesia and preoperative care coordination.
• Postoperative clinic visits and follow-up care.
• Drain and biliary tube management.
• Surgical wound assessment and management.
• Cancer surveillance visits.
• Tumor board action-item follow-up and coordination.
• Post-discharge patient education and follow-up.
• Coordination of care across multidisciplinary oncology teams.
• Navigation of adjuvant therapy transitions and survivorship planning.

Skills

NP/PA

California licensure

2+ years APP experience

Oncology experience

Care coordination

Education

NP/PA program graduate

Tools

EPIC

Job description

• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, HPB Surgical Oncology (Sacramento, CA & Roseville, CA)

$167,766.00 Per Year - $231,094.00 Per Year

Salary - Type

Yearly Salary

Job Function

Description

Opportunity Information:

Sutter Medical Group is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) and Complex GI Surgical Oncology Program in Sacramento and Roseville, California.

This is an exciting opportunity to become a founding clinician for a newly launched regional surgical oncology program specializing in complex pancreatic, liver, biliary, and gastrointestinal malignancies. This role is primarily outpatient-focused and offers the opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of Surgical Oncology, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Gastroenterology, Interventional Radiology, and Anesthesia specialists to deliver comprehensive cancer care across the continuum of treatment.

Position Highlights

• Full-time, 1.0 FTE outpatient position
• Monday-Friday schedule, 5 x 8-hour days
• No call responsibilities
• No weekend coverage
• Opportunity to help build and shape a new regional Surgical Oncology program from inception

Practice Responsibilities

The PA/NP will serve as a dedicated outpatient provider supporting patients throughout their surgical oncology journey, including:

• New patient consultations and evaluations
• Comprehensive history and physical examinations
• Coordination of staging studies and diagnostic workups
• Pre-anesthesia and preoperative care coordination
• Postoperative clinic visits and follow-up care
• Drain and biliary tube management
• Surgical wound assessment and management
• Cancer surveillance visits
• Tumor board action-item follow-up and coordination
• Post-discharge patient education and follow-up
• Coordination of care across multidisciplinary oncology teams
• Navigation of patients through adjuvant therapy transitions and survivorship planning

Clinical Allocation

• 90% outpatient clinic
• 10% hospital follow-up and pre-discharge patient education
• No routine inpatient rounding
• No operative first-assist responsibilities

Qualifications:

• 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).
• Minimum two years of APP experience preferred
• Oncology, surgical, GI, or complex care management experience preferred
• Strong patient education and care coordination skills
• Experience working within multidisciplinary care teams

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.

Organization 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.

Community Information:

Sacramento, the capital city of California, offers an exceptional quality of life that makes it a great place to live. One of the standout features of Sacramento is its vibrant food scene. Known as the "Farm-to-Fork Capital", the city boasts a plethora of restaurants, farmers' markets, and food festivals that celebrate fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. This culinary richness is complemented by a strong sense of community, where residents enjoy a variety of local events, cultural festivals, and community activities that foster a warm and inclusive atmosphere. Additionally, Sacramento's strategic location provides easy access to some of California's most popular destinations. Just a short drive away, you can find yourself in the bustling city of San Francisco, enjoying the world-class wine country of Napa Valley, or experiencing the stunning natural beauty of Lake Tahoe, which offers both winter sports and summer recreational activities. The city's proximity to diverse landscapes means residents can easily enjoy the snow-capped mountains, scenic coastlines, and lush forests. Sports enthusiasts in Sacramento also have much to cheer about. The city is home to the Sacramento Kings, an NBA team that brings exciting basketball action to the Golden 1 Center. Moreover, the recent relocation of the Oakland A's to Sacramento has added another layer of excitement for baseball fans. With its rich cultural scene, convenient location, and passionate sports culture, Sacramento truly stands out as a dynamic and desirable place to live.

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.

Sutter Health is one of the nation’s leading not-for-profit healthcare networks, which includes award-winning physician organizations, acute care hospitals, surgery centers, medical research facilities, and specialty services. We share our expertise and resources to advance the quality of care in the communities we serve. We offer our employees an environment that is conducive to professional performance. Our team of 68,000 doctors, employees, and volunteers proudly cares for Northern California.Our facilities and servic...

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Job Location

Net Salary per month

$4,637

Cost of Living Index

79 /100

79

Median Apartment Rent in City Center

(1-3 Bedroom)

$2,045-$3,383

$2,714

Safety Index

51 /100

51

Utilities

Basic

(Electricity, heating, cooling, water, garbage for 915 sq ft apartment)

$219-$600

$340

High-Speed Internet

$50-$120

$77

Transportation

Gasoline

$4.69

Taxi Ride

(1 mile)

$3.03

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