Overview

Mercy Medical Group (MMG) , a multi-specialty group with more than 500 healthcare providers in the Sacramento region, is looking to add a Physician Assistant to its busy Surgical Oncology division. Our clinicians provide services to patients at Dignity Health Medical Foundation’s Mercy Medical Group locations throughout Sacramento.

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.

MMG clinicians provide services to patients at Dignity Health Medical Foundation locations throughout Sacramento. Mercy Medical Group is aligned with Dignity Health, operating on a medical foundation model. Dignity Health is one of the largest healthcare systems in the nation, and the largest healthcare system in California, with more than 40 hospitals and 400 care centers serving communities across California, Arizona, and Nevada.

Dignity Health is a part of CommonSpirit ® , one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people.

Compensation Range: $135,000 - $180,000 / Year

Community Description

Nestled in beautiful Northern California, Sacramento is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in America. The capital city of California serves as the political nucleus of one of the nation's most influential states, the sixth-largest economy in the world. The area offers a wide variety of activities to enjoy, including fine dining, shopping, biking, boating, river rafting, skiing, or attending one of many different cultural events. Because of its central location, Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, the vineyards of Napa Valley, and the historical Gold Rush towns of the foothills are all within easy driving distance.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing care to established patients, assisting in the operating room, inpatient hospital rounding, patient education, post-procedure follow-ups and surveillance, and responding to patient questions on a variety of medical issues. This opportunity is full-time with no call requirement.

Qualifications

• Training from an accredited PA program

• Excellent communication skills

• Valid state licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA)

• DEA, Furnishing Licence, PAB required Substance Abuse Course

• ACLS, BLS

• Previous experience in surgical oncology or a closely related field is highly preferred

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills, with the ability to make sound clinical judgments

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills

• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and other relevant healthcare technologies

Pay Range

$65.00 - $87.00 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.