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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery (Fairfield, CA)

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FTE:
1.00
Job ID:
2026-4932
Location:
Fairfield, California
Salary Range:
USD $175,282.00/Yr. - USD $242,745.00/Yr.

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

Organization 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.


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