Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery; Santa, Barbara

Opportunity Information

Sansum Clinic, now part of Sutter Health, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Orthopedic Surgery team in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team of orthopedic surgeons in a dynamic, patient-centered environment. The APC will play a key role supporting both clinic and surgical care, with a strong emphasis on total joint procedures.

• Schedule:
  
  Combination of clinic and OR time
• Clinic: 3 days per week
• OR: 2 days per week (with return to clinic after cases are completed)
• Patient Volume: 20–25 patients per clinic day
• Scope of Practice:
  • Independent clinic panel with referrals to orthopedic surgeons
  • Pre- and post-operative patient management
  • First assist in the OR
• Team Structure:
  • Support 2 orthopedic surgeons
  • Practice focus on general orthopedics with emphasis on total joint surgery
• Call:
  • Shared call schedule (approximately Q3 after-hours call)
• Compensation Model:
  • Base salary
  • Bonus for new patient consults
  • wRVU production bonus
  • Call stipend

This role offers a balanced mix of autonomy and team collaboration, ideal for an APC who enjoys both clinic continuity and surgical involvement.

• NP/PA with Directly Related Experience in Internal Medicine Preferred
• Board Certified
• Eligible to Work in the United States
• CA Licensure
• CA Furnishing License
• Exceptional Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Free Medical/Dental/Vision
• CME Stipend
• 1 MA Per Provider
• Malpractice Insurance
• Disability
• Retirement: 401K & Profit Sharing
• Annual Leave
• Licensure/DEA/Board Exam Fees
• PSLF Eligible

We believe that Sansum Clinic is not just a workplace; it's a community where talented medical professionals work collaboratively to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. Your skills and dedication can contribute significantly to our mission as we enhance our total hip and knee joint replacement program in our Foothill Ambulatory Surgery Center. The ideal candidate will have experience building a high quality and efficient program.

We look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to our growing family of healthcare professionals which includes over 50 primary care providers, 6 orthopods and over 200 clinicians representing various specialties within our multispecialty medical group. Together, let's create a healthier and happier future for our community.

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