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

 

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.

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

• 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

 

 

• 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

• 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

Sutter Health is redefining what’s possible in brain health across Northern California—bringing together innovation, advanced care, and access in one of the nation’s most dynamic regions. At the center of this vision is the Sutter Advanced Neuroscience Complex at Mission Bernal, a state-of-the-art, five-story, 129,000-square-foot facility currently under development in San Francisco. Located at 3555 César Chávez Street, this flagship center will serve as a regional hub for neurological care, advanced diagnostics, and research, uniting expertise and innovation under one roof. “Sutter Health has a bold vision for brain health,” said President and CEO Warner Thomas. “This new complex represents our commitment to delivering accessible, high-quality care that fuels innovation and brings the highest standards of neurological health closer to home.”

 

 

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.

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