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Sacramento, California

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Pediatric ENT (Sacramento, CA & Elk Grove, CA)

Nurse PractitionerNo callFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$168k-$231k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Opportunity Information

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our dynamic Pediatric ENT team in Sacramento, CA and Elk Grove, CA to support the growing patient demand and improve access for our pediatric ENT services. This new role will work closely with our highly skilled ENT physicians to deliver high‑quality care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care, both inpatient and outpatient
  • Split time between locations, spending approximately 50% of work hours in Elk Grove and 50% in Sacramento.
  • Manage pre‑operative and post‑operative visits
  • See new patients and consultations
  • Evaluate and manage common, chronic, and acute ENT conditions
  • Improve patient flow and reduce delays for subspecialized ENT services
  • Work collaboratively with ENT physicians, nurses, and care teams
  • No call responsibilities are required for this role
  • Participate on multi-disciplinary clinics

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited NP or PA program with appropriate national certification (e. g., AANP, ANCC, NCCPA).

  • California licensure eligibility and clearances (NP/PA licensure required).
  • 1+ year of prior experience in ENT, Allergy, or Audiology is required
  • Exceptional communication skills, comfortable working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment including patient/family interactions.
  • Join Us and Enjoy
  • Generous compensation with bonus potential
  • Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance
  • Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
  • Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match
  • Relocation assistance of up to $20,000 for qualified applicants
  • CME allowance
  • Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
  • A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle
  • Professional development opportunities, including clinical research involvement and educational engagement.

Organization Details

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is a vibrant and talented community committed to delivering safe, affordable and high-quality care. Our multi-specialty medical group is comprised of over 1,600 clinicians practicing in seven counties in northern California, most within a 50-mile radius of Sacramento.

SMG contains primary care and specialty Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians -- nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives, licensed clinical social workers and licensed marriage and family therapists, who make up about 20% of our group.

Our clinicians not only excel in clinical practice but are also actively engaged in teaching, research, leadership, community outreach, and volunteer work. SMG has earned both local and national recognition for excellence in patient care and experience.

Community Information

Sacramento, the capital city of California, offers an exceptional quality of life that makes it a great place to live. One of the standout features of Sacramento is its vibrant food scene.

Known as the "Farm-to-Fork Capital," the city boasts a plethora of restaurants, farmers' markets, and food festivals that celebrate fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.

This culinary richness is complemented by a strong sense of community, where residents enjoy a variety of local events, cultural festivals, and community activities that foster a warm and inclusive atmosphere.

Additionally, Sacramento's strategic location provides easy access to some of California's most popular destinations.

Just a short drive away, you can find yourself in the bustling city of San Francisco, enjoying the world-class wine country of Napa Valley, or experiencing the stunning natural beauty of Lake Tahoe, which offers both winter sports and summer recreational activities.

The city's proximity to diverse landscapes means residents can easily enjoy the snow-capped mountains, scenic coastlines, and lush forests. Sports enthusiasts in Sacramento also have much to cheer about. The city is home to the Sacramento Kings, an NBA team that brings exciting basketball action to the Golden 1 Center.

Moreover, the recent relocation of the Oakland A's to Sacramento has added another layer of excitement for baseball fans. With its rich cultural scene, convenient location, and passionate sports culture, Sacramento truly stands out as a dynamic and desirable place to live.

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.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

OtolaryngologyClinical assessmentPre-operative carePost-operative careConsultationMultidisciplinary collaborationElectronic health records

Pediatric Otolaryngology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 66% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$199k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $180k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Sutter Health ranks #2 of 24 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Pediatric ENT (Sacramento, CA & Elk Grove, CA) at Sutter Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pediatric Otolaryngology nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.1
Better work-life than 50% of Nurse Practitioner roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 14,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • On-site

Living in Sacramento

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k≈ 2.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,056/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sutter Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sacramento, California
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous compensation with bonus potential
Zero-cost medical insurance
Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
100% 401(k) match
Relocation assistance up to $20,000
CME allowance
Advanced practice technology including EPIC
Professional development opportunities