Physician Assistant – Headache Medicine | No Call, No Weekends (San Francisco, CA)

Sutter West Bay Medical Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Retirement plan with employer match

CME allowance

Relocation support

Integrated EPIC EMR system

Job summary

Sutter West Bay Medical Group invites a Physician Assistant to join our Headache Medicine team in San Francisco, CA. You will work with fellowship-trained physicians to support urgent and acute headache management, expedited follow-up visits, and ongoing care for established patients.

This role is a physician-support position without an independent patient panel. Responsibilities include evaluating acute headache visits, providing short-term follow-up, assisting with treatment and education, and

Qualifications

• Current California PA license.
• DEA registration or eligibility (full schedule).
• Prior neurology, headache medicine, pain management, or related experience preferred.

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 with Headache Medicine physicians to ensure timely access to care.
• Utilize Epic EMR and telehealth platforms to support patient care.

Skills

CA PA license

DEA registration

Team collaboration

Clinical judgement

Education

PA degree (MS/MPH)

Tools

Epic EMR

Telehealth platforms

Job description

Opportunity Information:

Sutter West Bay Medical Group is seeking a 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 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

Join Us and Enjoy:

Sutter West Bay Medical Group provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your professional growth, financial well‑being, and work‑life balance:

• 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)

Sutter Health 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(opens in new window), a state‑of‑the‑art, five‑story, 129,000‑square‑foot facility currently under development in San Francisco. Located at 3555 César Chávez 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

Joining Sutter means more than stepping into a role-it's an opportunity to:

• 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.