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

Sutter Health • San Francisco, CA

11d • $98 - $138 • Onsite

About The Position

Sutter West Bay Medical Group is seeking a dedicated, patient-centered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its Spine Surgery team in a primarily ambulatory setting. The role involves working with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to care for patients with complex spinal conditions in a practice emphasizing continuity, quality, and patient experience.

The clinician will guide patients through their surgical journey, with a strong focus on outpatient care and building longitudinal relationships. They will support pre- and post-operative care, manage patient progress across the continuum of spine care, collaborate with surgeons and care teams to optimize outcomes, and deliver a high-touch, patient-centered experience. The position offers opportunities to develop expertise in spine surgery within a team-based environment focused on quality, outcomes, and patient experience.

Sutter West Bay Medical Group is a multispecialty medical group of more than 400 physicians serving the greater San Francisco area. It partners with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation, a nonprofit organization affiliated with the group. The position uses an integrated EPIC EMR across clinic and hospital settings.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current California license or ability to obtain one.
• Board certification.
• Full schedule DEA.
• BLS certification.
• Other certification required for the area of specialty.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Support pre- and post-operative care.
• Manage patient progress across the continuum of spine care.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons and care teams to optimize outcomes.
• Deliver a high-touch, patient-centered experience.
• Guide patients through their surgical journey, focusing on outpatient care and longitudinal relationships.

Benefits

• Medical coverage beginning on day one, with multiple plan options starting at $0–$50 per month and coverage for domestic partners.
• Dental and vision coverage that is 100% employer-paid.
• 8% employer-funded profit-sharing retirement contribution up to IRS maximums, with no employee contribution required.
• Full malpractice coverage, including tail coverage.
• $3,000 annual continuing medical education allowance.
• Relocation assistance.
• Access to professional development resources.
• Fully integrated EPIC EMR across clinic and hospital settings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time