Sutter Health

Physician, Surgical Oncology (Yuba City, CA)

Sutter Health$300K — $350K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Completed advanced breast surgery training (Breast Surgery Fellowship or Surgical Oncology fellowship with breast surgery focus)
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
  • Eligible for medical licensure in California
  • Demonstrated commitment to high-quality, evidence-based patient care
  • Interest in developing and growing breast surgical services within the community

Responsibilities

  • Establish and grow a comprehensive breast surgery program
  • Maintain a broader surgical oncology practice based on training and interests
  • Collaborate within a multidisciplinary cancer care team
  • Develop referral relationships throughout the region
  • Assist in shaping clinical programs and workflows in a new cancer center
  • Support program development with administrative backing
  • Contribute to a positive and collaborative physician culture

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000
  • Relocation assistance up to $20,000 for qualified applicants
  • Zero-cost medical insurance for employees
  • Paid medical benefits for dependents
  • 100% 401(k) match
  • CME allowance
  • Robust retirement program
  • Support for work-life balance in Northern California's natural environment
Full Job Description
Opportunity Information

Sutter North Medical Group (SNMG) seeks to hire a BE/BC Surgical Oncologist to join an expanding multidisciplinary cancer program in Yuba City, California.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a surgeon with dedicated breast surgery expertise who is interested in building and growing a comprehensive breast surgery program while maintaining a broader surgical oncology practice.

We are seeking candidates who have completed advanced breast surgery training through either:
  • A Breast Surgery Fellowship following General Surgery residency, or
  • Surgical Oncology fellowship training with significant experience and expertise in breast surgery


Breast surgery will be a core and essential component of this position. While the practice may include General Surgical Oncology and other oncologic procedures based on the candidate's training and interests, breast disease management is a non-negotiable focus of the role.

Opportunity Highlights
  • Opportunity to establish and grow a breast surgery program from the ground up
  • Significant organizational commitment and support for program development
  • Practice within a multidisciplinary cancer care team that includes medical oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, pathology, genetics, survivorship, and nurse navigation services
  • Flexibility to maintain a mix of breast surgery and General Surgical Oncology
  • Opportunity to develop referral relationships throughout the region
  • Leadership potential for physicians interested in expanding breast cancer services and program development
  • Collaborative physician culture with strong administrative support


Build Something New

This position offers a rare opportunity to create and shape a growing surgical oncology program while helping define the future vision of breast cancer services for the community.

The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, relationship-focused, and excited by the challenge of growing a referral-based practice. This is an opportunity to build something special while making a lasting impact on patient care across the region.

New State-of-the-Art Cancer Center

The successful candidate will play an integral role in the development of a brand-new, state-of-the-art cancer center, with construction expected to begin next year.

Designed to provide comprehensive, patient-centered cancer care, the new facility will bring together oncology services in a modern and collaborative environment. Physicians joining now will have the unique opportunity to help shape clinical programs, workflows, and services as the center evolves.

Qualifications

Candidates must have completed advanced breast surgery training through one of the following pathways:
  • General Surgery residency with completion of a Breast Surgery Fellowship; or
  • Surgical Oncology fellowship with dedicated Breast Surgery training and experience

Additional qualifications include:
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
  • Eligible for medical licensure in California
  • Demonstrated commitment to high-quality, evidence-based patient care
  • Interest in developing and growing breast surgical services within the community


Join Us and Enjoy

  • Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000
  • Relocation assistance of up to $20,000 for qualified applicants
  • Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance
  • Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
  • Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match
  • 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 North Medical Group is a 100+ member multi-specialty medical group where primary and specialty physicians and staff provide personalized care in offices throughout Yuba-Sutter in Northern California. Affiliation with not-for-profit Sutter Health provides Sutter North Medical Group physicians access to a network of health care professionals, services, and facilities, enabling them to care for patients of all ages with any medical condition.

Community Information

The Yuba Sutter region is a Northern California getaway for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the outdoors, locally grown food, rich history, diverse cultures, art, and so much more! The Yuba City Metropolitan Area has a lot to offer its diverse population of close to 200,000 residents. Its unique location maintains the atmosphere and friendliness of a family-focused community while being part of the larger Sacramento Region of 2.4 million residents. The area offers affordable quality living and easy access to outdoor activities, including hiking, boating, and fishing. Yuba City is 45 minutes from downtown Sacramento and about 35 minutes from the Sacramento International Airport. Centrally located, it is only 2 hours from the world-renowned ski resorts of Lake Tahoe or the beautiful Bay of San Francisco.

About Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit health system in Northern California, headquartered in Sacramento. It includes doctors, hospitals and other health care services in more than 100 Northern California cities and towns. Major service lines of Sutter Health-affiliated hospitals include cardiac care, women’s and children’s services, cancer care, orthopedics and advanced patient safety technology.
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Founded
1981

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