Physician Assistant | Women’s Health Surgery, MIGS & Urogynecology | San Francisco, CA

Opportunity Information

At a glance

Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG), in partnership with Sutter Health, is seeking a compassionate and experienced Surgical Physician Assistant to join our growing Women's Health team in San Francisco.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with physicians across Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS), general OB/GYN, and Urogynecology, supporting both surgical and clinical care for patients across the women's health continuum. The incoming PA will play an important role in perioperative care, surgical assisting, postoperative management, patient education, and multidisciplinary care coordination.

The ideal candidate is passionate about women's health, enjoys procedural and surgical care, and thrives in a collaborative, team-based environment.

Highlights

Surgical PA role supporting MIGS, OB/GYN, and UroGyn providers

Opportunity to work with a highly collaborative Women's Health team in San Francisco

Mix of surgical, perioperative, and outpatient clinical responsibilities

Exposure to minimally invasive, robotic, laparoscopic, and urogynecologic surgical care

Strong physician partnership and multidisciplinary team support

Opportunity to help improve access, care coordination, and patient experience across Women's Health

Practice within a large, growing, multispecialty physician-led medical group

Position Details / Clinical Scope

Key responsibilities may include:

Provide first-assist support in the operating room for gynecologic, minimally invasive, robotic, laparoscopic, and urogynecologic procedures

Support preoperative evaluation, surgical planning, patient counseling, and informed consent education

Manage postoperative follow-up visits, wound checks, recovery guidance, and patient questions

Evaluate and manage common gynecologic and urogynecologic concerns in collaboration with supervising physicians

Assist with care coordination for patients undergoing surgical treatment for fibroids, endometriosis, abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, and other women's health conditions

Support outpatient procedures and clinic-based care as appropriate to training, experience, and scope

Participate in multidisciplinary care planning with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and other clinical team members

Provide patient education regarding diagnosis, treatment options, surgical expectations, recovery, medications, and follow-up care

Help improve clinical workflows, surgical access, documentation, patient communication, and continuity of care

Practice at the top of license while maintaining a collaborative, patient-centered approach

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Current California Physician Assistant license, or eligibility to obtain California licensure

NCCPA certification required

Minimum of 2-3 years of clinical experience required

At least one year of women's health, OB/GYN, surgical, or related specialty experience strongly preferred

Prior operating room, first-assist, robotic, laparoscopic, or gynecologic surgery experience preferred

Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and patient education skills

Comfortable working collaboratively with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams

Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered, equitable care

Interest in women's health, surgical care, preventive care, and team-based practice

We Offer / 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:

Competitive Compensation: guaranteed salary plus production-based bonus.

Retirement: 8% employer-funded profit-sharing contribution up to IRS maximums-no employee contribution required

Medical Coverage: Begins on day one, with multiple plan options starting as low as $0-$50 per month; includes coverage for domestic partners

Malpractice Insurance: Tail coverage included

Flex Time Off: Supportive culture that promotes work-life balance with Flex Time Off

Dental & Vision: 100% employer-paid coverage

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

Professional Development: Opportunities for teaching, research, innovation, mentorship, leadership, and community engagement

Medical Group Details

Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is a premier physician-owned and physician-led multispecialty medical group recognized nationally for excellence in quality, innovation, and physician leadership. With nearly 500 physicians and advanced practice clinicians, SWBMG delivers integrated care spanning primary, specialty, tertiary, and quaternary services throughout Northern California. The operational and administrative support of Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation allows physicians to focus on delivering outstanding clinical care with a commitment to innovation, access, and quality.

Organization Highlights:

Physician-owned and physician-led governance model

Strong, collaborative physician culture

Deep subspecialty expertise across disciplines

Commitment to innovation and patient-centered care

Opportunities for participation in medical education and clinical research

Community Information

Living in San Francisco

San Francisco offers a rare 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. A strong academic environment and commitment to equity and access create a compelling setting for advancing care.

Outside of work, you'll enjoy world-class dining, arts, and culture, plus easy access to Northern California's natural beauty-from coastal trails to wine country. The region's diverse communities support both personal fulfillment and long-term 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.