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

Sutter Health • San Francisco, CA

10d • 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 works alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team caring for patients with complex spinal conditions, in a practice that emphasizes continuity, quality, and patient experience.

The clinician will guide patients through their surgical journey, focusing on outpatient care and 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 a primarily outpatient schedule and the opportunity to develop expertise in spine surgery within a team-based environment.

Sutter West Bay Medical Group is a multispecialty medical group with more than 400 physicians serving the greater San Francisco area. It partners with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation, which provides administrative infrastructure to support patient care. The posting also describes the Sutter Advanced Neuroscience Complex at Mission Bernal, a five-story, 129,000-square-foot facility under development in San Francisco.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited NP/PA program.
• Current California license or ability to obtain one.
• Board certification.
• Full schedule.
• DEA registration.
• 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, with a focus 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.
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision coverage.
• An 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