Physician assistant or nurse practitioner, inpatient hematology oncology (san francisco, ca)

Opportunity Information:

Join a passionate team where your expertise directly shapes patient outcomes - while building a career in one of the most innovative healthcare systems in the country.

Sutter West Bay Medical Group is seeking a motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Oncology care team in San Francisco. This is an opportunity to work side-by-side with nationally recognized physicians and advanced practice clinicians in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

What You'll Do

You'll play a key role in guiding adult inpatients through each stage of their hematologic and oncologic journey-including:

• New Consultations: Evaluate new inpatient consult requests from the emergency department or hospitalists. Perform face-to-face comprehensive histories and physical exams and work in conjunction with the Oncology attending and CPMC Oncology fellows.
• Patient Assessment & Diagnosis: Conduct daily rounds, perform thorough history and physical exams, order and interpret diagnostic studies (labs, imaging), and collaborate with physicians to formulate treatment plans, both in-person at VNC Campus and telehealth consults at CPMC's other 2 campuses Davies, Mission Bernal.
• Treatment Management: Prescribe and administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, and other therapies per protocols under the supervision of the Oncology attending and Oncology Fellow; monitor and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Acute Care & Complication Management: Address treatment-related toxicities, infections, bleeding, and other acute medical issues (i.e. tumor lysis syndrome, cord compression) under the supervision of the Oncology attending and Oncology Fellow.
• Palliative & End-of-Life Care: Provide symptom management such as expert pain management, comfort care, and coordinate hospice or palliative services when appropriate, or in coordination with the CPMC Palliative Care and Inpatient Hospice services.
• Care Coordination: Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless, holistic patient care, including referrals to specialists and home healthcare with primary hospitalist and subspecialty teams, inpatient nurses, clinical pharmacists, social workers, Palliative Care inpatient service, and case managers.
• Transition of care: Facilitate safe discharge planning, outpatient oncology follow-up, or transfer to specialized units.
• Patient & Family Education: Teach patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, side effects, and self-care strategies.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely medical records of assessments, treatments, and patient responses in accordance with Inpatient Clinical Documentation Improvement training to support appropriate quality metrics and length of stay.

The Practice Environment

Work in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team. Be part of a culture focused on clinical excellence, safety, and patient experience.

Qualifications:

Education

Education: Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN/DNP) with a focus in Adult-Gerontology, Family, or Acute Care NP; certification as an Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®) preferred.

Licensure & Certifications

Active and unrestricted California NP or PA license. DEA Controlled Substance Registration (CSRC). Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Experience

Prior experience within inpatient oncology/hematology units, infusion services, or related advanced practice roles. Skills: Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration; ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Join Us and Enjoy:

Sutter West Bay Medical Group provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your professional growth, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

• Medical Coverage: Begins on day one, with multiple plan options starting as low as $0-$50 per month; includes coverage for domestic partners.
• Dental & Vision: 100% employer-paid coverage.
• Retirement: 8% employer-funded profit-sharing contribution up to IRS maximums-no employee contribution required.
• Malpractice Insurance: Full coverage including tail.
• Continuing Medical Education: $3,000 annual CME allowance.
• Relocation & Support: Relocation assistance and access to professional development resources.
• Technology: Fully integrated EPIC EMR across both clinic and hospital settings.

Organization Details:

Why Sutter Health and Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG)

Sutter Health offers a uniquely physician-aligned environment, large enough to support innovation and investment, yet local enough to preserve the autonomy, relationships, and purpose that matter to clinicians.

SWBMG is a premier multi-specialty medical group made up of over 400 physicians practicing in the greater San Francisco service area. SWBMG works in partnership with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation (SPMF), a non-profit organization providing care through its affiliation with SWBMG. Physicians work as a team to provide patient-focused care that encourages a sense of teamwork. SPMF provides physicians with an administrative infrastructure, allowing physicians to focus on patient care.

Community Information:

Living in San Francisco

San Francisco offers a unique combination of professional opportunity, intellectual energy, and quality of life for physicians drawn to innovation and impact.

As a global hub for healthcare innovation, life sciences, and research, the city attracts forward-thinking clinicians and collaborators shaping the future of medicine. Its strong academic environment and commitment to equity and access create a compelling setting for advancing healthcare.

Outside of work, San Francisco offers an exceptional lifestyle, with world-class dining, arts, and culture alongside easy access to Northern California's natural beauty, from coastal trails to wine country. The region's diverse communities support both personal fulfillment and professional growth.

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.