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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery (Fairfield, CA)
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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery (Fairfield, CA)
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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
Requirements
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
We Offer / 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
Medical Group Details
Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is a vibrant and talented community committed to delivering safe, affordable and high‑quality care. Our multi‑specialty medical group is comprised of over 1,600 clinicians practicing in seven counties in northern California, most within a 50‑mile radius of Sacramento. SMG contains primary care and specialty Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians -- nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives, licensed clinical social workers and licensed marriage and family therapists, who make up about 20% of our group. Our clinicians not only excel in clinical practice but are also actively engaged in teaching, research, leadership, community outreach, and volunteer work. SMG has earned both local and national recognition for excellence in patient care and experience.
Community Information
Fairfield, California is the county seat of Solano County and a centrally located North Bay city positioned between San Francisco and Sacramento. The city features a diversified economy supported by government, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and the presence of Travis Air Force Base and the Jelly Belly headquarters. Fairfield is also known for its scenic surroundings near Suisun Bay and offers a blend of suburban living, cultural diversity, and access to regional attractions.
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.
Sutter Health is one of the nation's leading not-for-profit healthcare networks, which includes award‑winning physician organizations, acute care hospitals, surgery centers, medical research facilities, and specialty services. We share our expertise and resources to advance the quality of care in the communities we serve. We offer our employees an environment that is conducive to professional performance. Our team of 68,000 doctors, employees, and volunteers proudly cares for Northern California. Our facilities and servic...
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