APC, Neurology - Headache Medicine (San Francisco, CA)

Sutter West Bay Medical Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage day one

Dental & Vision coverage

Profit-sharing retirement program

CME allowance of $3,000 annually

Relocation assistance

Fully integrated EPIC EMR system

Job summary

Sutter West Bay Medical Group in San Francisco seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its Headache Medicine team. The APC provides physician-support for urgent and acute headache management, expedited follow-up visits, and continuity of care for established patients; no independent panel.

Collaborate with three Headache Medicine physicians, utilize Epic EMR and telehealth, and enjoy a flexible schedule with no inpatient duties, calls, weekends, or holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• Current California NP or PA license.
• DEA registration or eligibility (full schedule).
• Prior neurology, headache medicine, pain management, or related experience.
• Experience with Botox injections acknowledged but not required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage urgent, same-day, and acute headache visits.
• Provide short-term follow-up care for established headache patients.
• Assist with treatment management, medication adjustments, and patient education.
• Collaborate closely with Headache Medicine physicians to ensure timely access to care.
• Utilize Epic EMR and telehealth platforms to support patient care.

Skills

Headache medicine

Botox injections

Clinical judgment

Collaborative practice

Tools

Epic EMR

Telehealth platforms

Job description

Opportunity Information

Sutter West Bay Medical Group is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Headache Medicine team in San Francisco, California. This APC will work collaboratively with a team of fellowship-trained Headache Medicine physicians, providing support for urgent and acute headache management, expedited follow-up visits, and continuity of care for established patients. The APC serves in a physician-support role and does not maintain an independent patient panel.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage urgent, same-day, and acute headache visits
• Provide short-term follow-up care for established headache patients
• Assist with treatment management, medication adjustments, and patient education
• Collaborate closely with Headache Medicine physicians to ensure timely access to care
• Utilize Epic EMR and telehealth platforms to support patient care

Opportunity Highlights

• Headache-focused specialty practice
• No independent patient panel
• No inpatient responsibilities
• No call, weekends, or holiday coverage
• Flexible scheduling and telehealth opportunities
• Collaborative team of three Headache Medicine physicians and APC support
• Located at 1100 Van Ness, Floor 6 in San Francisco

Qualifications

• Current California NP or PA license
• DEA registration or eligibility (full schedule)
• Prior neurology, headache medicine, pain management, or related experience required
• Experience with performing Botox injections and nerve blocks preferred but not required
• Strong clinical judgment and collaborative practice style

Benefits

• Medical Coverage: Begins on day one, with multiple plan options starting as low as $0–$50 per month; includes coverage for domestic partners
• Dental & Vision: 100% employer-paid coverage
• Retirement: 8% employer-funded profit-sharing contribution up to IRS maximums-no employee contribution required
• Continuing Medical Education: $3,000 annual CME allowance
• Relocation & Support: Relocation assistance and access to professional development resources
• Technology: Fully integrated EPIC EMR across both clinic and hospital settings

Organization Details

Why Sutter Health and Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) offers a uniquely physician-aligned environment, large enough to support innovation and investment, yet local enough to preserve the autonomy, relationships, and purpose that matter to clinicians. SWBMG is a premier multi-specialty medical group made up of nearly 500 clinicians 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.

Advancing the Future of Neuroscience at Sutter Health

Sutter Health is redefining what's possible in brain health across Northern California - bringing together innovation, advanced care, and access in one of the nation’s most dynamic regions. At the center of this vision is the Sutter Advanced Neuroscience Complex at Mission Bernal, a state-of-the-art, five-story, 129,000-square-foot facility currently under development in San Francisco. Located at 3555 César Chavez Street, this flagship center will serve as a regional hub for neurological care, advanced diagnostics, and research, uniting expertise and innovation under one roof.

"Sutter Health has a bold vision for brain health," said President and CEO Warner Thomas. "This new complex represents our commitment to delivering accessible, high-quality care that fuels innovation and brings the highest standards of neurological health closer to home."

Why This Matters for You

• Be part of a forward-thinking neuroscience program shaping the future of care
• Practice in a system investing heavily in innovation, technology, and growth
• Contribute to expanding access to world-class neurological services in San Francisco
• Build your career within a modern, collaborative, and evolving care environment

Be Part Of What’s Next

If you’re looking to combine meaningful clinical work with innovation and growth, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

Community Information

Living in San Francisco

San Francisco offers a unique combination of professional opportunity, intellectual energy, and quality of life for physicians drawn to innovation and impact. As a global hub for healthcare innovation, life sciences, and research, the city attracts forward-thinking clinicians and collaborators shaping the future of medicine. Its strong academic environment and commitment to equity and access create a compelling setting for advancing healthcare. Outside of work, San Francisco offers an exceptional lifestyle, with world-class dining, arts, and culture alongside easy access to Northern California’s natural beauty, from coastal trails to wine country. The region’s diverse communities support both personal fulfillment and professional growth.

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.