Surgical Physician Assistant

As our Surgical Physician Assistant, you will be a vital contributor to our Surgical Oncology and General Surgery team at Mercy Medical Group. This is a prime opportunity for a Physician Assistant (PA) seeking surgical oncology jobs or general surgery PA roles in the Greater Sacramento area. 

You'll engage in comprehensive patient care across both inpatient and outpatient settings, with exciting potential to utilize your OR skills.  Every day you will collaborate closely with a team of highly skilled surgeons, providing exceptional patient care from pre-operative assessments through post-operative follow-up. Your responsibilities will include assisting in a diverse range of surgical procedures, managing complex patient cases, and contributing to a positive and supportive clinical environment. You'll utilize your strong clinical acumen and communication skills to educate patients and their families, ensuring optimal understanding and adherence to treatment plans. This role demands a proactive approach to patient management and a commitment to continuous learning within the dynamic field of surgical oncology and general surgery.

To be successful in this role, you will possess a current California Physician Assistant license and NCCPA certification, having graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant program. While robust clinical skills and medical knowledge are paramount, we are particularly seeking candidates with at least two years of surgical experience (preferred). Your ability to integrate seamlessly into a fast-paced team, coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, will be key to your success in delivering the highest standard of patient care within our renowned medical group.

We offer the following incentives to eligible new hires: 

• Competitive compensation ($138,034 - $182,231 + bonus DOE)
• Sign-on bonus Relocation assistance
• 100% employer-paid medical and dental for your family
• PSLF eligibility
• 401(k) with employer matching
• CME allowance

Required:

• Two years working as a Physician Assistant with OR experience
• Current and unrestricted California PA license
• National certification (NCCPA)

Mercy Medical Group (MMG)is a dynamic, growing organization with a long-standing history of providing exceptional medical care in the Sacramento area. MMG is a large multi-specialty medical group of 500+ providers comprised of primary care physicians, specialists in more than 30 medical and surgical specialties, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. These professionals provide seamless primary and specialty care, working together to meet the unique needs of each individual patient. 

Dignity Health is a member of CommonSpirit Health®, one of the nation’s largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people. #HEC

Community Description

Sacramento, California’s capital city, offers a dynamic blend of urban sophistication and natural beauty. Known as America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital, the city features a thriving food scene, a rich arts and cultural community, and an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities. With proximity to Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, San Francisco, and the Sierra Nevada, residents enjoy convenient access to weekend getaways and adventure. Sacramento also boasts top-rated schools, several major universities, and a more affordable cost of living compared to other major California cities—making it an ideal place for both personal and professional growth.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.