$225K - $250K
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Urgent Care, Independent Contractor (San Francisco, CA)
Sutter Health · San Francisco, CA
Posted September 10, 2026
Sutter West Bay Medical Group · 1455 Market Street, San Francisco, CA, US, 94103
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
Requirements
- 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
We Offer / Join Us and Enjoy
- Flexible independent contractor opportunity for a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
- Choose your preferred shifts based on your availability and our staffing needs
- No minimum shift commitment required
- Enjoy greater schedule autonomy and work-life balance
- Opportunity to gain experience across a dynamic care environment
- Potential pathway to future W-2 employment opportunities
Medical Group Details
Sutter West Bay Medical Group is a premier, physician-led multispecialty group providing care throughout San Francisco. Advanced Practice Clinicians enjoy a collegial environment, integrated care model, and the opportunity to practice at the top of their license while maintaining work-life balance in one of the most desirable cities in the country.
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.
Employer
Sutter Health
Sutter Health is one of the nation’s leading community-based, not-for-profit healthcare networks, delivering comprehensive care through hospitals, physician organizations, ambulatory centers, and home health and hospice services. Guided by a mission-driven commitment to improving community health, Sutter Health fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth for more than 50,000 clinicians and staff across Northern California and the Central Coast.
Our integrated network spans diverse communities—from major metropolitan hubs to rural towns—stretching from the Oregon border to the San Joaquin Valley, the Pacific Coast to the Sierra Foothills, and south to Santa Barbara. These regions place our physicians and care teams near many of California’s most sought-after destinations, including San Francisco, Sacramento, Napa Valley, Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, the coastal redwoods, and the beaches of Santa Barbara.
In 2026, Sutter Health was recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, reinforcing our standing as an employer of choice nationwide. We were also named among Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers and recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the nation’s Top Places to Work in Healthcare. These honors reflect our commitment to supporting physicians and care teams with the resources, leadership, and work-life balance needed to thrive.
Our affiliated medical groups include; Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group, Sutter East Bay Medical Group, Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods, Sutter West Bay Medical Group, Sutter Medical Group, Sutter North Medical Group, and Sansum Santa Barbara Medical Clinic.
Together, we are building a physician-led, patient-centered system of care dedicated to excellence, equity, and the future of healthcare.