About this opportunity
Sutter Health lists this Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery (Fairfield, CA) opportunity in fairfield, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Opportunity Information
Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is seeking a full‑time Advance Practice Clinician (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join a collaborative Orthopedic Surgery team serving the Fairfield and Vallejo markets. This role supports clinic, operating room, and inpatient rounding functions and is designed for clinicians who value schedule variety, broad orthopedic exposure, and team‑based practice.
Estimated Work Distribution
40% Clinic
40% Operating Room (OR assistance)
20% Inpatient Rounds
Practice Locations
Fairfield Orthopedic Clinic (primary site; interview and tour location)
Fairfield Surgery Center
Sutter Solano Medical Center (Vallejo) — inpatient rounding and operating room assistance
Call & Weekend Coverage
ER Call : Not required for APCs
Weekend Coverage : Optional paid hourly opportunities for inpatient support, compensated above base salary
Clinical Volume & Scope
Clinic Volume : Full day: ~18–20 patients
Half day: ~10–12 patients
Patient Population : Broad age range from pediatrics to geriatrics
Specialty Scope : General Orthopedics including sports medicine, joint care, hand surgery, and trauma exposure related to physician call responsibilities
Technology : Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR); robotic‑assisted surgery planned for future implementation
Qualifications
Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (PA or NP)
Minimum one year of clinical experience
Ideal backgrounds include Emergency Medicine, inpatient medicine, or surgical care
Comfortable with inpatient rounding, OR assistance, and clinic‑based care
Join Us and Enjoy
Generous compensation with bonus potential (up to 10%)
Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance
Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match
Relocation assistance up to $20,000
CME allowance ($1,500 + 5 CME days)
Robust retirement program
Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle
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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Worksite address
fairfield, CA, 94533, US
Who can apply
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