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Folsom, California

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Cardiology (Folsom, CA)

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$165k-$227k

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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

Pacemaker managementDefibrillator managementPre-op clearanceClinical assessment

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.

What does the Cardiology market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$165k–$227kCardiology median $133k (middle half $125k–$192k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$177k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Cardiology listings in California27 active371 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 24% remote · 50% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusCalifornia 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 payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 1.5
Below most Cardiology (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 367 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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
Robust retirement program
EPIC EMR with AI assistance (Abridge)

Living in Folsom

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$654k≈ 4.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,667/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.