Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Cardiology (Folsom, CA)
Listed compensation
$165k-$227k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Opportunity Information
Sutter Medical Group is seeking a dedicated and experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our high-performing Electrophysiology and Cardiology team in Folsom, California. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a nationally recognized cardiac program that delivers outstanding patient outcomes and fosters a culture of clinical excellence and staff engagement.
Program Highlights
As a member of our team, you’ll contribute to and benefit from a program distinguished by:
Joint Commission Certifications
- Comprehensive Cardiac Center
- Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)
- Adult Congenital Heart Association Accreditation
- Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Gold Award
- U.S. News & World Report Rankings:
#13 Cardiac Program in California
High Performing In
- Heart Attack
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Aortic Valve Surgery
- Heart Bypass Surgery
- Heart Failure
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
American Heart Association Gold Awards
- STEMI (ST segment Myocardial Infarction)
- Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Disease
IAC Certified Echocardiography Lab
- Adult and Pediatric Echo
- 3-Star Rating for TAVR:
Society of Thoracic Surgeons & American College of Cardiology Transcatheter Valve Therapies (highest achievable rating)
System Reach
Part of a robust network with 10 cardiology clinic sites and 5 hospitals across the Greater Sacramento region
Role Overview
- You will work alongside a collaborative team of cardiologists and electrophysiologists, providing:
- Routine follow-ups and pre-op clearances
- Device management (pacemakers, defibrillators)
- EKG interpretation
- Heart failure care
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in Cardiology, experience in IM & FM ideal as well
- Minimum 2+ years of clinical experience required
Must Be Able to Work Independently
- Must be comfortable to float between several clinics that may include Sacramento, Elk Grove, Davis, Roseville, Auburn or Jackson
- Hospital experience preferred
- Providing hospital and routine follow ups, pre-op clearances
- 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
- Robust retirement program
- EPIC EMR with AI assistance, including Abridge
- A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle
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 is more than California’s capital—it’s a city that blends urban sophistication with natural beauty and a strong sense of community. Known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital”, Sacramento boasts a thriving culinary scene, abundant farmers markets, and food festivals that celebrate fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Outdoor enthusiasts will love the city’s proximity to Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, and San Francisco, all within a short drive. Whether you're into skiing, hiking, wine tasting, or coastal escapes, Sacramento offers easy access to it all.
The city also has a vibrant arts and culture scene, with galleries, theaters, and live music venues, plus a passionate sports culture—home to the Sacramento Kings and soon the Oakland A’s, bringing major league excitement to town.
With its affordable cost of living, diverse neighborhoods, and excellent schools, Sacramento is a welcoming place to grow your career and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle.
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.
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide routine follow-ups, pre-op clearances, and heart failure care while managing cardiac devices. They will work collaboratively with cardiologists and electrophysiologists across multiple clinic sites.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Cardiology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$196k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $177k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 50% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $165k–$227k | Cardiology median $133k (middle half $125k–$192k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$177k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Cardiology listings in California | 27 active | 371 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 24% remote · 50% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | California Nurse Practitioner listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cardiology pay trend | −2.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Sutter Health | #1 of 16 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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