Ambulatory Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Spine Surgery (San Francisco, CA)
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Sutter Health
San Francisco, CA, US
Summary
The APP will provide high-quality pre- and post-operative care for patients with complex spinal conditions in an ambulatory setting. They will work within a multidisciplinary team to guide patients through their surgical journey and improve clinical outcomes.
Job Description
Opportunity Information
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. 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.
Your Impact
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:
- Supporting pre- and post-operative care
- Managing patient progress across the continuum of spine care
- Collaborating closely with surgeons and care teams to optimize outcomes
- Delivering a high-touch, patient-centered experience
Why This Role Stands Out
- Primarily outpatient schedule with meaningful involvement in surgical care
- Opportunity to develop deep expertise in spine surgery
- Work within a team-based, highly collaborative environment
- Practice in a model that prioritizes quality, outcomes, and patient experience
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited NP/PA program
- Current CA 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 ambulatory/outpatient settings
- Strong clinical assessment and patient education skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team-based, academic environment
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:
- Medical Coverage: Begins on day one, with multiple plan options starting as low as $0–$50 per month; includes coverage for domestic partners
- Dental & Vision: 100% employer-paid coverage
- Retirement: 8% employer-funded profit-sharing contribution up to IRS maximums—no employee contribution required
- Malpractice Insurance: Full coverage including tail
- 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
Organization Details
Why Sutter Health and Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG)
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.
SWBMG is a premier multi-specialty medical group made up of nearly 500 clinicians 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.
Why This Matters for You
Joining Sutter means more than stepping into a role—it’s an opportunity to:
- Be part of a forward-thinking program shaping the future of care
- Practice in a system investing heavily in innovation, technology, and growth
- Contribute to expanding access to world-class neurological services in San Francisco
- Build your career within a modern, collaborative, and evolving care environment
Be Part of What’s Next
If you’re looking to combine meaningful clinical work with innovation and growth, this is your opportunity to make an impact.
Community Information
Living in San Francisco
San Francisco offers a unique 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. Its strong academic environment and commitment to equity and access create a compelling setting for advancing healthcare.
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
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.
Sutter Health is a not-for-profit, people-centered healthcare system providing comprehensive care throughout California. Sutter Health is committed to innovative, high-quality patient care and community partnerships, and innovative, high-quality patient care. Today, Sutter Health is pursuing a bold new plan to reach more people and make excellent healthcare more connected and accessible. The health system’s 57,000+ staff and clinicians and 12,000+ affiliated physicians currently serve more than 3 million patients with a focus on expanding opportunities to serve patients, people and communities better. Sutter Health provides exceptional, affordable care through its hospitals, medical groups, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care clinics, telehealth, home health and hospice services. Dedicated to transforming healthcare, at Sutter Health, getting better never stops.
Learn more about how Sutter Health is transforming healthcare at sutterhealth.org and vitals.sutterhealth.org.
Founded
1948
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Sacramento, California
Sutter Health is a not-for-profit, people-centered healthcare system providing comprehensive care throughout California. Sutter Health is committed to innovative, high-quality patient care and community partnerships, and innovative, high-quality patient care. Today, Sutter Health is pursuing a bold new plan to reach more people and make excellent healthcare more connected and accessible. The health system’s 57,000+ staff and clinicians and 12,000+ affiliated physicians currently serve more than 3 million patients with a focus on expanding opportunities to serve patients, people and communities better. Sutter Health provides exceptional, affordable care through its hospitals, medical groups, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care clinics, telehealth, home health and hospice services. Dedicated to transforming healthcare, at Sutter Health, getting better never stops.
Learn more about how Sutter Health is transforming healthcare at sutterhealth.org and vitals.sutterhealth.org.
Founded
1948
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Sacramento, California