Ambulatory Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Spine Surgery (San Francisco, CA)

Sutter West Bay Medical Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter West Bay Medical Group is hiring a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) for its Complex Spine Surgery team in San Francisco. This role involves supporting patients through pre- and post-operative care in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Ideal candidates will have an accredited NP/PA program background, current California licensure, and board certification. Experience in spine surgery is preferred. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-quality patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited NP/PA program.
• Current California license (or ability to obtain).
• Board Certification and full schedule DEA required.

Responsibilities

• Support pre- and post-operative care for patients.
• Guide patients throughout their surgical journey.
• Contribute to excellent clinical outcomes.

Skills

Patient education

Clinical assessment

Ability to work independently

Collaboration in team-based settings

Education

Accredited NP/PA program graduate

Current CA license

Board Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Sutter West Bay Medical Group is seeking a dedicated and patient-centered Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Complex Spine Surgery team in a primarily ambulatory setting. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality care to patients with complex spinal conditions.

The APP will play a key role in supporting both pre- and post-operative care, helping guide patients throughout their surgical journey while contributing to excellent clinical outcomes and patient experience.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited NP/PA program
• Current CA license (or ability to obtain)
• Board Certification
• Full schedule DEA
• BLS Certification
• Other Certification required for area of specialty

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in spine surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, or surgical subspecialty care
• Experience in ambulatory/outpatient settings
• Strong clinical assessment and patient education skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team-based, academic environment

Organization Details

Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is a premier multi-specialty medical group made up of over 400 physicians practicing in the greater San Francisco service area. SWBMG works in partnership with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation (SPMF), a non-profit organization providing care through its affiliation with SWBMG. Physicians work as a team to provide patient-focused care that encourages a sense of teamwork. SPMF provides physicians with an administrative infrastructure, allowing physicians to focus on patient care.

Community Information

San Francisco is the leading financial and cultural center of Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area. San Francisco is one of the top tourist destinations in the world and is renowned for its temperate weather, steep rolling hills, unique architecture, arts and culture, and fine dining.

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.