Surgical Oncology APP

About Dignity Health Medical Group – Stockton:

Our multispecialty group, Dignity Health Medical Group – Stockton, a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, is seeking a full-time Surgical Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a collaborative surgical practice with a primary focus on breast cancer care. This role offers a balanced blend of clinic-based care and operating room participation, ideal for APPs who value continuity of care, collaboration, and sustainable work-life balance.

Practice Highlights:

• Work primarily with our Surgical Oncologist, with occasional collaboration with a General Surgeon
• Primary focus on breast cancer patients, supporting care from consultation through recovery
• Outpatient-based practice with meaningful operating room participation
• Collaborative, physician-led environment that values APP autonomy and partnership
• Embedded within a multispecialty surgical specialty care clinic, fostering strong interdisciplinary collaboration

Opportunity Highlights:

• Balanced role: approximately 80% clinic / 20% operating room
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• No inpatient responsibilities and no call
• Perform:
• Initial patient consultations
• Follow-up visits and ongoing care management
• Post-operative care
• Patient education and emotional support
• Opportunity to develop deep expertise in breast surgical oncology while maintaining work–life balance
• Mission-driven culture focused on compassionate, longitudinal patient care

Competitive Compensation and Benefits package includes:

• Base salary: $145,000 – $165,000 annually, plus bonus incentives
• Generous sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plans
• CME allowanc

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program with active national certification
• Minimum of 9 months post-training surgical experience preferred
• Active, unrestricted California license (or ability to obtain)
• Interest in oncology and longitudinal patient care

Dignity Health Medical Group – Stockton, part of CommonSpirit Health, is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care every day. Our providers work collaboratively across multispecialty practices to deliver coordinated, whole-person care to the communities we serve. We prioritize listening to our patients, helping them understand their health needs, and supporting informed decision-making. As a multispecialty group affiliated with St. Joseph’s Medical Center, a 360-bed regional medical center, we offer a strong clinical environment supported by advanced services, specialty care, and a shared commitment to patient-centered care. Our team includes experienced clinicians and those earlier in their careers, all united by a common mission to improve the health of our community.

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

Why Stockton, CA?: Known for its San Joaquin Delta waterways, featuring boating, kayaking, fishing, and marina access, Stockton offers a lifestyle that blends outdoor recreation with Central Valley affordability. The area is also minutes away from Lodi wine country and benefits from a central Northern California location. Stockton is approximately 60–90 minutes from the Bay Area, with convenient access to San Francisco, the East Bay, and major airports, making weekend trips, dining, and cultural events easily accessible. Residents also enjoy proximity to Sacramento, regional farms and vineyards, and outdoor destinations such as the Sierra foothills, Yosemite, and Lake Tahoe.

With more attainable housing, family-friendly communities, and year-round access to recreation, Stockton provides a balanced California lifestyle — offering connection to the state’s most popular destinations without the congestion or cost of coastal living.

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