Sutter Health

Surgical Assist, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Complex Spine Surgery (San Francisco, CA)

Sutter Health$120K — $150K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited NP/PA program
  • Current CA license (or ability to obtain)
  • Board Certification
  • Full schedule DEA
  • BLS Certification
  • Certification required for area of specialty
  • Prior experience in spine surgery, neurosurgery, or related fields preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide first assist support in the operating room for complex spine procedures
  • Contribute to perioperative patient care
  • Prepare patients pre-operatively
  • Manage patients post-operatively
  • Ensure continuity of care across the surgical process
  • Collaborate with surgeons and healthcare teams
  • Assist in enhancing patient education and clinical assessment

Benefits

  • Work in a collaborative academic environment
  • Engage in advanced spine care with recognized surgeons
  • Opportunity for professional development in specialized surgical areas
  • Access to a supportive administrative infrastructure
  • Location in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area
Full Job Description
Opportunity Information

Sutter West Bay Medical Group is seeking a highly skilled and team-oriented Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Complex Spine Surgery team in a surgical assist-focused role. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of advanced spine care, partnering closely with renowned surgeons in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

 

The APP will play an integral role in the operating room, providing first assist support on complex spine procedures, while also contributing to perioperative patient care. Responsibilities will span intraoperative assistance, pre-operative preparation, and post-operative management, ensuring continuity and excellence across the surgical care continuum.

 

This role is ideal for an experienced APP with a strong surgical foundation who thrives in a collaborative academic setting and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient outcomes in complex and specialized cases.

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 surgical settings/first assist
  • Strong clinical assessment and patient education skills
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team-based, academic environment
Organization Details

Sutter West Bay Medical Group (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.

Community Information

San Francisco is the leading financial and cultural center of Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area. San Francisco is one of the top tourist destinations in the world and is renowned for its temperate weather, steep rolling hills, unique architecture, arts and culture, and fine dining.

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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