Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Cardiology (Sacramento, CA)

Opportunity Information

Sutter Medical Group is seeking a dedicated and experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our high-performing Electrophysiology and Cardiology team in Northern California locations: Sacramento and Elk Grove, Natomas, or Jackson. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a nationally recognized cardiac program that delivers outstanding patient outcomes and fosters a culture of clinical excellence and staff engagement.

 

 

Program Highlights

As a member of our team, you’ll contribute to and benefit from a program distinguished by:

• Joint Commission Certifications:
• Comprehensive Cardiac Center
• Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)
• Adult Congenital Heart Association Accreditation
• Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Gold Award
• U.S. News & World Report Rankings:
• #13 Cardiac Program in California
• High Performing in:
• Heart Transplant
• Heart Attack
• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
• Aortic Valve Surgery
• Heart Bypass Surgery
• Heart Failure
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
• American Heart Association Gold Awards:
• STEMI (ST segment Myocardial Infarction)
• Heart Failure
• Coronary Artery Disease
• IAC Certified Echocardiography Lab:
• Adult and Pediatric Echo
• 3-Star Rating for TAVR:
• Society of Thoracic Surgeons & American College of Cardiology Transcatheter Valve Therapies (highest achievable rating)
• System Reach:
• Part of a robust network with 10 cardiology clinic sites and 5 hospitals across the Greater Sacramento region 

• Expanding Cardiac Surgery & Critical Care
  • Cared for approximately 1,000 post-operative CV surgery patients
  • Completed ~50 ECMO runs, nearly doubling from last year
  • Launching ECPR as the sole center for our region
  • SMCS is a true quaternary referral center

 

Role Overview

You will work alongside a collaborative team of cardiologists and electrophysiologists, providing:

• Routine follow-ups and pre-op clearances
• Device management (pacemakers, defibrillators)
• EKG interpretation
• Heart failure care

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Cardiology, experience in IM & FM ideal as well
• Minimum 2+ years of clinical experience required
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be comfortable to float between several clinics that may include Sacramento, Elk Grove, Davis, Roseville, Auburn or Jackson
• Hospital experience preferred
• Providing hospital and routine follow ups, pre-op clearances

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
• Robust retirement program
• Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
• A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle

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 is more than California’s capital—it’s a city that blends urban sophistication with natural beauty and a strong sense of community. Known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital”, Sacramento boasts a thriving culinary scene, abundant farmers markets, and food festivals that celebrate fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

 

Outdoor enthusiasts will love the city’s proximity to Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, and San Francisco, all within a short drive. Whether you're into skiing, hiking, wine tasting, or coastal escapes, Sacramento offers easy access to it all.

 

The city also has a vibrant arts and culture scene, with galleries, theaters, and live music venues, plus a passionate sports culture—home to the Sacramento Kings and soon the Oakland A’s, bringing major league excitement to town.

 

With its affordable cost of living, diverse neighborhoods, and excellent schools, Sacramento is a welcoming place to grow your career and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle.

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.