Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Urgent Care, Independent Contractor (San Francisco, CA)

Full Job Description

Opportunity Information

Sutter West Bay Medical Group is seeking an experienced Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a collaborative, physician-led team in San Francisco. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a modern ambulatory urgent care setting with strong clinical leadership and operational support.

Position Highlights

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat non-emergent acute illnesses and minor injuries across the lifespan

• Perform and interpret diagnostic testing, including laboratory studies, EKGs, and imaging

• Perform in-office procedures consistent with urgent care practice and scope of licensure

• Collaborate closely with supervising physicians and multidisciplinary care teams

• Ensure timely referrals, escalation of care, and coordination when clinically indicated

• Practice within a highly respected, physician-led organization

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

• National certification as an NP (FNP or equivalent) or PA-C

• Active, unrestricted California license

• Current DEA registration (or eligibility to obtain)

• BLS required; ACLS and PALS as applicable

• Prior urgent care, emergency medicine, or ambulatory acute care experience required

Join Us and Enjoy

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

· 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 innovation, mentorship, leadership, and community engagement

Organization Details

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 nearly 500 clinicians 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.

Why This Matters for You

Joining Sutter means more than stepping into a role - it’s an opportunity to:

· Be part of a forward-thinking program shaping the future of care

· Practice in a system investing heavily in innovation, technology, and growth

· Contribute to expanding access to world-class neurological services in San Francisco

· Build your career within a modern, collaborative, and evolving care environment

Be Part of What’s Next

If you’re looking to combine meaningful clinical work with innovation and growth, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

Community Information

Living in San Francisco

San Francisco offers a unique 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. Its strong academic environment and commitment to equity and access create a compelling setting for advancing healthcare.

Outside of work, San Francisco offers an exceptional lifestyle, with world-class dining, arts, and culture alongside easy access to Northern California’s natural beauty, from coastal trails to wine country. The region’s diverse communities support both personal fulfillment and professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.

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