Surgery, Ambulatory Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Spine Surgery (San Francisco, CA)

Job Description

Opportunity Information:

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\n Sutter West Bay Medical Group is seeking a dedicated and patient-centered Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Spine Surgery team in a primarily ambulatory setting .\n

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\n This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team caring for patients with complex spinal conditions while enjoying a practice environment that emphasizes continuity, quality, and patient experience.\n

\n Your Impact \n

\n In this role, you will be a key partner in guiding patients through their surgical journey, with a strong focus on outpatient care and longitudinal relationship-building . You ll play an integral role in:\n

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• Supporting pre- and post-operative care
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• Managing patient progress across the continuum of spine care
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• Collaborating closely with surgeons and care teams to optimize outcomes
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• Delivering a high-touch, patient-centered experience
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\n Why This Role Stands Out \n

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• Primarily outpatient schedule with meaningful involvement in surgical care
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• Opportunity to develop deep expertise in spine surgery
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• Work within a team-based, highly collaborative environment
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• Practice in a model that prioritizes quality, outcomes, and patient experience
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\n Qualifications:\n

\n Minimum Qualifications \n

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• Graduate of an accredited NP/PA program
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• Current CA license (or ability to obtain)
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• Board Certification
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• Full schedule DEA
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• BLS Certification
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• Other Certification required for area of specialty
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\n Preferred Qualifications \n

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• Prior experience in spine surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, or surgical subspecialty care
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• Experience in ambulatory/outpatient settings
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• Strong clinical assessment and patient education skills
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• Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team-based, academic environment
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\n \n \n Join Us and Enjoy:\n

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:

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

Why Sutter Health and Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG)

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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.

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SWBMG is a premier multi-specialty medical group made up of over 400 physicians 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.

Community Information:\n

Living in San Francisco

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San Francisco offers a unique combination of professional opportunity, intellectual energy, and quality of life for physicians drawn to innovation and impact.

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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.

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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:\n

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.

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