Physician, Surgical Oncology (Yuba City, CA)

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.

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.