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

Sutter Health - Bay Area; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health - Bay Area is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join the Complex Spine Surgery team. You will be involved in providing patient-centered care in an ambulatory setting, focusing on pre- and post-operative support to enhance patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate has experience in spine surgery, neurosurgery, or surgical subspecialty care, and should possess strong clinical assessment skills. Join our dynamic team at Sutter Health, where quality patient care is paramount.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited NP/PA program.
• Current CA license required or ability to obtain.
• Must hold Board Certification and BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Support pre- and post-operative care for surgical patients.
• Guide patients throughout their surgical journey.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in an ambulatory setting.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Independence in work

Education

Graduate of an accredited NP/PA program

Current CA license or ability to obtain

Board Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Opportunity Information

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.

Requirements

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

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.