Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Hand & Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgery (Santa Barbara, Ca)

Opportunity Information

Sansum Medical Group is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery team. This position offers a unique combination of clinical autonomy, surgical experience, and close collaboration with our hand surgeons. The APC will independently evaluate and manage patients in the clinic, assist in surgery, and care for a diverse range of conditions involving the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. It’s an excellent opportunity for an APC who is passionate about musculoskeletal care and interested in growing their expertise within a specialized surgical practice. Schedule
Full-time position with a 36-hour workweek
4 hours of dedicated administrative time each week
Approximately 1–1.5 days per week in the operating room, working alongside our hand surgeons
Remaining time spent in the clinic, providing independent patient care

Clinical Responsibilities
Independently evaluate and manage patients with conditions involving the hand, elbow, and shoulder
Work closely with our hand surgeons and assist in surgery approximately 1–1.5 days per week
Provide continuity of care throughout the patient’s treatment and recovery
No routine inpatient rounding responsibilities

Call Requirements & Additional Compensation

This position includes practice call only, consisting of phone coverage for established patients. There is no required in-person Emergency Department call, and a stipend is provided for practice call coverage.

For APCs interested in additional opportunities, ER call is available on an optional basis and includes an additional stipend. ER call is not required for this position.

Requirements

• Current PA or NP licensure in good standing, eligible to practice in California
• Prior orthopedic experience is desired
• General clinical experience is required
• Comfortable working independently in a clinic setting and as part of a surgical team

We Offer / Join Us and Enjoy

o Free Medical/Dental/Vision

o CME Stipend

o 1 MA Per Provider

o Malpractice Insurance

o Disability

o Retirement: 401K & Profit Sharing

o Annual Leave

o Licensure/DEA/Board Exam Fees

o PSLF Eligible

Medical Group Details

We believe that Sansum Clinic is not just a workplace; it's a community where talented medical professionals work collaboratively to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. Your skills and dedication can contribute significantly to our mission as we enhance our total hip and knee joint replacement program in our Foothill Ambulatory Surgery Center. The ideal candidate will have experience building a high quality and efficient program. We look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to our growing family of healthcare professionals which includes over 50 primary care providers, 6 orthopods and over 200 clinicians representing various specialties within our multispecialty medical group. Together, let's create a healthier and happier future for our community.

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.