Sutter Health

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Hand & Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgery (Santa Barbara, Ca)

Sutter Health$110K — $130K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current PA or NP licensure in good standing in California
  • Prior orthopedic experience is desirable
  • General clinical experience is required
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a surgical team
  • Passion for musculoskeletal care

Responsibilities

  • Independently evaluate and manage patients with hand, elbow, and shoulder conditions
  • Assist in surgeries alongside hand surgeons 1-1.5 days per week
  • Provide continuity of care throughout patients' treatment and recovery
  • Perform clinic duties with a focus on independent patient care
  • Manage practice call and provide phone coverage for established patients

Benefits

  • Free medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • CME stipend available
  • One medical assistant per provider
  • Malpractice insurance coverage included
  • Disability insurance provided
  • 401K retirement plan with profit sharing
  • Generous annual leave policy
  • Coverage for licensure, DEA, and board exam fees
  • Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Full Job Description
Opportunity Information

Sansum Medical Group is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery team. This position offers a unique combination of clinical autonomy, surgical experience, and close collaboration with our hand surgeons. The APC will independently evaluate and manage patients in the clinic, assist in surgery, and care for a diverse range of conditions involving the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. It's an excellent opportunity for an APC who is passionate about musculoskeletal care and interested in growing their expertise within a specialized surgical practice.

Schedule
Full-time position with a 36-hour workweek
4 hours of dedicated administrative time each week
Approximately 1-1.5 days per week in the operating room, working alongside our hand surgeons
Remaining time spent in the clinic, providing independent patient care

Clinical Responsibilities
Independently evaluate and manage patients with conditions involving the hand, elbow, and shoulder
Work closely with our hand surgeons and assist in surgery approximately 1-1.5 days per week
Provide continuity of care throughout the patient's treatment and recovery
No routine inpatient rounding responsibilities

Call Requirements & Additional Compensation

This position includes practice call only, consisting of phone coverage for established patients. There is no required in-person Emergency Department call, and a stipend is provided for practice call coverage.

For APCs interested in additional opportunities, ER call is available on an optional basis and includes an additional stipend. ER call is not required for this position.

Qualifications
• Current PA or NP licensure in good standing, eligible to practice in California
• Prior orthopedic experience is desired
• General clinical experience is required
• Comfortable working independently in a clinic setting and as part of a surgical team

Join Us and Enjoy

o Free Medical/Dental/Vision

o CME Stipend

o 1 MA Per Provider

o Malpractice Insurance

o Disability

o Retirement: 401K & Profit Sharing

o Annual Leave

o Licensure/DEA/Board Exam Fees

o PSLF Eligible

Organization Details

About Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit health system in Northern California, headquartered in Sacramento. It includes doctors, hospitals and other health care services in more than 100 Northern California cities and towns. Major service lines of Sutter Health-affiliated hospitals include cardiac care, women’s and children’s services, cancer care, orthopedics and advanced patient safety technology.
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Size
58,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1981

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