Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Cardiology (San Francisco, CA)

Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing General Cardiology program in San Francisco, California. This position works directly with General Cardiologists to support comprehensive cardiovascular care in an outpatient setting. The NP/PA will play a key role in managing established cardiology patients, improving access to specialty care, supporting care transitions, and providing patient education. This role is essential to expanding capacity for new patient referrals while ensuring continuity of care for patients with chronic cardiovascular conditions. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with a strong cardiology background who thrives in a collaborative, patient-centered environment and is committed to delivering high-quality cardiovascular care. 

Location: San Francisco, California 

Opportunity Details:

• Conduct follow-up visits for established cardiology patients in the outpatient setting
• Support General Cardiologists by managing routine and chronic cardiovascular conditions
• Perform comprehensive cardiovascular assessments, order and interpret diagnostic studies, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians
• Support transitional care management through timely post-discharge visits and care coordination
• Provide education regarding cardiovascular conditions, treatment plans, medications, risk factor modification, and lifestyle changes
• Promote medication adherence and patient engagement to improve long-term cardiovascular outcomes
• Collaborate with cardiologists, nursing staff, primary care providers, and other members of the care team to ensure continuity of care
• Conduct in-person and telehealth visits as appropriate
• Manage patient communication and documentation through the Epic electronic health record
• Support quality improvement, patient safety, and patient experience initiatives
• Help reduce patient wait times and improve access to specialty cardiology care
• Work within a collaborative, team-based cardiovascular practice focused on exceptional patient outcomes

Clinical Focus: The NP/PA will support patients with a broad range of cardiovascular conditions, including:

• Coronary artery disease
• Heart failure
• Atrial fibrillation and other cardiac arrhythmias
• Hypertension and hyperlipidemia
• Valvular heart disease
• Stable chronic cardiovascular conditions requiring ongoing management and follow-up care

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Current California Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
• DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate (CSRC)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
• Additional certifications as required by the department
• Prior cardiology experience preferred
• Experience managing cardiovascular patients in an outpatient, inpatient, or specialty practice setting strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary clinical environment
• Strong communication, patient education, and care coordination skills

Why Join Us

• Help reduce patient wait times and improve access to cardiology care
• Work in a collaborative, patient-focused environment
• Play a key role in transitional care and patient education
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
• Fully integrated Epic EMR across the continuum of care
• Join a respected multi-specialty medical group serving the San Francisco community

Why Sutter Health and Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG)

Sutter Health offers a uniquely clinician-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 over 400 physicians 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. Clinicians work as a team to provide patient-focused care that encourages a sense of teamwork. SPMF provides an administrative infrastructure, allowing clinicians to focus on patient care. 

Why This Matters for You

• Join a growing General Cardiology practice serving a diverse patient population
• Work directly alongside experienced Cardiologists in a collaborative care model
• Make a meaningful impact on patient access, care transitions, and continuity of care
• Develop expertise in the management of a broad spectrum of cardiovascular disease
• Contribute to quality improvement and patient-centered care initiatives
• Build your career within an integrated, multidisciplinary cardiovascular program

Be Part of What’s Next

If you’re an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant looking to combine cardiovascular medicine, patient education, and collaborative care within a thriving outpatient cardiology practice, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of patients throughout San Francisco. 

Living in San Francisco

San Francisco offers a unique combination of professional opportunity, intellectual energy, and quality of life for clinicians 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. 

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