Surgical Assist, Inpatient Management and Acute Care Call, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assi[...]

Sutter West Bay Medical Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter West Bay Medical Group is seeking a highly skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Complex Spine Surgery team in a fast-paced environment. The role involves first-assist support in complex spine procedures and contributes to perioperative care.

The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree from a recognized NP/PA program, a valid California license, and relevant certifications. Experience in surgical settings, especially spine surgery, is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited NP/PA program.
• Current California license or ability to obtain.
• Board certification and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-assist support on complex spine procedures.
• Contribute to perioperative patient care.
• Manage intraoperative assistance and postoperative follow-up.

Skills

Surgical assist experience

Clinical assessment skills

Patient education

Education

Graduate of an accredited NP/PA program

Current California license

Board certification

Job description

Sutter West Bay Medical Group is seeking a highly skilled and team-oriented Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Complex Spine Surgery team in a surgical assist-focused role. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of advanced spine care, partnering closely with renowned surgeons in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment.

The APP will play an integral role in the operating room, providing first‑assist support on complex spine procedures, while also contributing to perioperative patient care. Responsibilities will span intraoperative assistance, pre‑operative preparation, and post‑operative management, ensuring continuity and excellence across the surgical care continuum.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited NP/PA program
• Current California 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 surgical settings/first assist
• 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.