Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Neurosurgery, Outpatient

Opportunity Information:

Join a neurosurgery team where your expertise directly shapes patient outcomes while building a career in one of the most innovative neuroscience programs in the country.

Sutter West Bay Medical Group is seeking a motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our high-performing Neurosurgery team in San Francisco. This is an opportunity to work side-by-side with nationally recognized neurosurgeons and advanced practice clinicians in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

• Primarily outpatient focus with meaningful inpatient exposure
• Broad clinical experience across the full continuum of neurosurgical care
• Strong team-based model with direct physician collaboration
• Modern workflows, including telehealth and Epic integration
• Professional growth opportunities within a leading neuroscience program

You ll play a key role in guiding patients through every stage of their neurosurgical journey including:

• Managing new and follow-up visits in the ambulatory setting
• Conducting telehealth consultations via Epic
• Supporting pre- and post-operative care planning
• Coordinating care across inpatient and outpatient teams
• Triaging referrals and managing clinical communications
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies in collaboration with physicians
• Educating patients and families to ensure confident care decisions

• Work in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team
• Partner with experienced neurosurgeons who value APP autonomy
• Be part of a culture focused on clinical excellence, safety, and patient experience

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program

• Active and unrestricted California NP or PA license
• DEA Controlled Substance Registration (CSRC)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Additional certifications as required by the department

• Prior surgical or neurosurgery experience preferred
• Candidates with a strong interest in neuroscience and surgical care are encouraged to apply

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

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 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.

Advancing the Future of Neuroscience at Sutter Health

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 C sar Ch vez 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.

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