Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery (Fairfield, CA)

Sutter Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 10%

Zero-cost medical insurance

Relocation assistance up to $20,000

CME allowance $1,500 + 5 CME days

100% 401(k) match

Job summary

Sutter Medical Group (SMG), part of Sutter Health, seeks a full-time Advance Practice Clinician (PA/NP) to join a collaborative Orthopedic Surgery team serving the Fairfield and Vallejo markets. The role blends clinic, operating room, and inpatient rounding across multiple sites with a team-based approach.

Ideal candidates bring at least 1 year of clinical experience, with backgrounds in Emergency Medicine, inpatient medicine, or surgical care, and comfort with OR and rounding duties.

Qualifications

• Licensed PA or NP eligible to practice.
• Minimum one year of clinical experience.
• Ideal backgrounds include Emergency Medicine, inpatient medicine, or surgical care.
• Comfortable with inpatient rounding, OR assistance, and clinic-based care.

Responsibilities

• Support clinic, operating room, and inpatient rounding functions.
• Assist in orthopedic procedures and patient care across settings.
• Contribute to Epic EHR documentation and future robotic-assisted surgery planning.

Skills

PA or NP

1 year experience

Emergency Medicine

Inpatient rounding

OR assistance

Job description

Opportunity Information

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is seeking a full‑time Advance Practice Clinician (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join a collaborative Orthopedic Surgery team serving the Fairfield and Vallejo markets. This role supports clinic, operating room, and inpatient rounding functions and is designed for clinicians who value schedule variety, broad orthopedic exposure, and team‑based practice.

Estimated Work Distribution

• 40% Clinic


• 40% Operating Room (OR assistance)


• 20% Inpatient Rounds

Practice Locations

• Fairfield Orthopedic Clinic (primary site; interview and tour location)


• Fairfield Surgery Center


• Sutter Solano Medical Center (Vallejo) — inpatient rounding and operating room assistance

Call & Weekend Coverage

• ER Call: Not required for APCs


• Weekend Coverage: Optional paid hourly opportunities for inpatient support, compensated above base salary

Clinical Volume & Scope

Clinic Volume:

• Full day: ~18–20 patients


• Half day: ~10–12 patients

Patient Population: Broad age range from pediatrics to geriatrics

Specialty Scope: General Orthopedics including sports medicine, joint care, hand surgery, and trauma exposure related to physician call responsibilities

Technology: Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR); robotic‑assisted surgery planned for future implementation

Requirements

• Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (PA or NP)


• Minimum one year of clinical experience


• Ideal backgrounds include Emergency Medicine, inpatient medicine, or surgical care


• Comfortable with inpatient rounding, OR assistance, and clinic‑based care

We Offer / Join Us and Enjoy

• Generous compensation with bonus potential (up to 10%)


• Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance


• Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents


• Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match


• Relocation assistance up to $20,000


• CME allowance ($1,500 + 5 CME days)


• Robust retirement program


• Advanced practice technology, including EPIC


• A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle

Medical Group 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

Fairfield, California is the county seat of Solano County and a centrally located North Bay city positioned between San Francisco and Sacramento. The city features a diversified economy supported by government, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and the presence of Travis Air Force Base and the Jelly Belly headquarters. Fairfield is also known for its scenic surroundings near Suisun Bay and offers a blend of suburban living, cultural diversity, and access to regional attractions.

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.