Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG), in partnership with Sutter Health, is seeking a compassionate and experienced Surgical Physician Assistant to join our growing Women’s Health team in San Francisco.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with physicians across Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS), general OB/GYN, and Urogynecology, supporting both surgical and clinical care for patients across the women’s health continuum. The incoming PA will play an important role in perioperative care, surgical assisting, postoperative management, patient education, and multidisciplinary care coordination.

The ideal candidate is passionate about women’s health, enjoys procedural and surgical care, and thrives in a collaborative, team-based environment.

• Surgical PA role supporting MIGS, OB/GYN, and UroGyn providers
• Opportunity to work with a highly collaborative Women’s Health team in San Francisco
• Mix of surgical, perioperative, and outpatient clinical responsibilities
• Exposure to minimally invasive, robotic, laparoscopic, and urogynecologic surgical care
• Strong physician partnership and multidisciplinary team support
• Opportunity to help improve access, care coordination, and patient experience across Women’s Health
• Practice within a large, growing, multispecialty physician-led medical group

Key responsibilities may include:

• Provide first-assist support in the operating room for gynecologic, minimally invasive, robotic, laparoscopic, and urogynecologic procedures
• Support preoperative evaluation, surgical planning, patient counseling, and informed consent education
• Manage postoperative follow-up visits, wound checks, recovery guidance, and patient questions
• Evaluate and manage common gynecologic and urogynecologic concerns in collaboration with supervising physicians
• Assist with care coordination for patients undergoing surgical treatment for fibroids, endometriosis, abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, and other women’s health conditions
• Support outpatient procedures and clinic-based care as appropriate to training, experience, and scope
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and other clinical team members
• Provide patient education regarding diagnosis, treatment options, surgical expectations, recovery, medications, and follow-up care
• Help improve clinical workflows, surgical access, documentation, patient communication, and continuity of care
• Practice at the top of license while maintaining a collaborative, patient-centered approach

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current California Physician Assistant license, or eligibility to obtain California licensure
• NCCPA certification required
• Minimum of 2–3 years of clinical experience required
• At least one year of women’s health, OB/GYN, surgical, or related specialty experience strongly preferred
• Prior operating room, first-assist, robotic, laparoscopic, or gynecologic surgery experience preferred
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and patient education skills
• Comfortable working collaboratively with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered, equitable care
• Interest in women’s health, surgical care, preventive care, and team-based practice

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:

• Competitive Compensation: guaranteed salary plus production-based bonus.  
• Retirement: 8% employer-funded profit-sharing contribution up to IRS maximums—no employee contribution required
• Medical Coverage: Begins on day one, with multiple plan options starting as low as $0–$50 per month; includes coverage for domestic partners
• Malpractice Insurance: Tail coverage included
• Flex Time Off: Supportive culture that promotes work-life balance with Flex Time Off
• Dental & Vision: 100% employer-paid coverage
• 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
• Professional Development: Opportunities for teaching, research, innovation, mentorship, leadership, and community engagement

Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is a premier physician-owned and physician-led multispecialty medical group recognized nationally for excellence in quality, innovation, and physician leadership. With nearly 500 physicians and advanced practice clinicians, SWBMG delivers integrated care spanning primary, specialty, tertiary, and quaternary services throughout Northern California. Theoperational and administrative support ofSutter Pacific Medical Foundation allows physicians to focus on delivering outstanding clinical care with a commitment to innovation, access, and quality.

Organization Highlights:

• Physician-owned and physician-led governance model
• Strong, collaborative physician culture
• Deep subspecialty expertise across disciplines
• Commitment to innovation and patient-centered care
• Opportunities for participation in medical education and clinical research

Living in San Francisco

San Francisco offers a rare 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. A strong academic environment and commitment to equity and access create a compelling setting for advancing care.

Outside of work, you’ll enjoy world-class dining, arts, and culture, plus easy access to Northern California’s natural beauty—from coastal trails to wine country. The region’s diverse communities support both personal fulfillment and long-term professional growth.