Description

Opportunity Information

Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) seeks a compassionate and motivated Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Breast Surgery Team in San Francisco. This new and unique opportunity supports a Virtual High-Risk Breast Cancer Program, focused on early detection, risk assessment, and coordinated care for patients with elevated lifetime risk for developing breast cancer.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with breast surgeons, radiologists, genetic counselors, medical oncologists, primary care doctors, and a nurse navigator to deliver comprehensive care to patients at high-risk of developing breast cancer.

• Conduct detailed patient histories and assessments utilizing validated breast cancer risk screening models.

• Provide education, counseling, and imaging surveillance recommendations for patients identified as high-risk.

• Coordinate diagnostic imaging and follow-up care.

• Participate in program development, process improvement, and data tracking to help refine the program.

• Evaluate and treat patients with benign and malignant breast conditions.

• Perform clinic procedures such as breast ultrasound, needle aspiration, skin biopsy, incision and drainage.

• Potentially assist in OR with breast surgery.

About the Breast Surgery Team:

The Breast Care & Breast Surgical Oncology practice includes 4 breast surgeons, 2 PAs, and 1 NP. We have 2 clinics in San Francisco and 1 in Novato. In addition to caring for patients with breast cancer, we also care for patients with benign breast diseases, ranging from lactational issues, breast infections, benign breast cysts/masses. Our practice already includes a high-risk breast cancer surveillance clinic, as well as survivorship care. The Virtual High-Risk Breast Cancer Program will improve patient access throughout the Sutter Health network.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.

• Current California PA/NP license and NCCPA/ANCC/AANP certification.

• Minimum 1-2 years of clinical experience preferred; surgical, oncology, or women's health experience highly desired.

• Strong communication and patient education skills, with an interest in preventive and personalized medicine.

We Offer / Join Us and Enjoy

This position offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of high-risk breast cancer screening and prevention. If you're passionate about women's health, patient-centered care, and program innovation, we invite you to apply.

Medical Group Details

Sutter West Bay Medical Group is a premier multi-specialty medical group made up of over 200 physicians and advanced practice clinicians who care for patients at several San Francisco Bay Area locations. We are proud to be part of the Sutter Health network, offering collaborative, high-quality, and innovative care to our communities.

Community Information

San Francisco is the leading financial and cultural center of Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area. San Francisco is one of the top tourist destinations in the world and is renowned for its temperate weather, steep rolling hills, unique architecture, arts and culture, and fine dining. The population is very diverse and there is high demand for primary care.

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.