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Sutter Health - Bay Area
San Francisco, California

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Urgent Care, Independent Contractor (San Francisco, CA)

Nurse PractitionerContract Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

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Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat non-emergent acute illnesses and minor injuries for patients across the lifespan. Perform diagnostic testing and in-office procedures while collaborating with supervising physicians and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

EKG InterpretationAmbulatory CareMedical Diagnosis

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Urgent Care, Independent Contractor (San Francisco, CA) at Sutter Health - Bay Area a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Urgent Care (NP) — ranked against 864 active Urgent Care (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Urgent Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 70% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Urgent Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Urgent Care NP by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 10% in urgent care (np)ranked against 864 Urgent Care (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedUrgent Care NP median $239k (middle half $192k–$293k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Urgent Care NP listings in California57 active877 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 28% remote · 70% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Urgent Care NP hiring demand#9 of 19 specialtiespostings stay open a median 33 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 304 postings, 583 closed
New Urgent Care NP listings291 in the last 30 days313 the 30 days before (−7%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Urgent Care NP pay trend+6.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (864 Urgent Care (NP) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
15%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.5this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Urgent Care (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 864 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sutter Health - Bay Area

Hospitals and Health Care
Palo Alto, CA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Independent contractor status
BLS required
ACLS and PALS as applicable
Collaborative Practice Agreement Required

Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.77M
Typical market rent
$4,784/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.