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Roseville, California

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

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsNo callFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$175k-$243k

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Job Description

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 Roseville market. This role supports clinic and operating room functions and is designed for clinicians who value schedule variety, broad orthopedic exposure, and team‑based practice.

  • Estimated Work Distribution
  • 50% Clinic
  • 50% Operating Room (OR 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

Roseville, located in Placer County, is a fantastic place to live, combining suburban convenience with proximity to some of the state's most beloved attractions. Its strategic location allows residents to easily access major destinations like San Francisco, Napa Valley, and Lake Tahoe.

This means that within just a couple of hours, you can find yourself exploring the bustling streets and cultural landmarks of San Francisco, savoring world-class wines in Napa, or enjoying the pristine beauty and recreational opportunities at Lake Tahoe.

The city's prime location provides easy access to a variety of landscapes, from snow-covered mountains to scenic coastlines, making it an ideal home base for outdoor enthusiasts and travelers alike.

Beyond its excellent location, Roseville offers a high quality of life with a welcoming community, top-rated schools, and an array of amenities. The city boasts a variety of shopping and dining options, including the expansive Westfield Galleria at Roseville and charming local eateries.

Roseville’s well-maintained parks and recreational facilities provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities, while a robust calendar of community events fosters a strong sense of belonging among residents.

With its safe neighborhoods, vibrant local economy, and the natural beauty that surrounds it, Roseville is an attractive and dynamic place to live.

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

The clinician will support both clinic and operating room functions, including patient care and surgical assistance. Responsibilities include managing a patient population ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics and participating in general orthopedic procedures.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical roundingOperating room assistanceTrauma carePatient assessmentEpic EHR

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Orthopedic Surgery (Roseville, CA) at Sutter Health a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Orthopedic Surgery (NP) — ranked against 128 active Orthopedic Surgery (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Orthopedic Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

In California, the Orthopedic Surgery weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$203k (15 salary observations; 31 listings), vs ~$137k nationally (151 salary observations; 411 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 45 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 67% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

Orthopedic Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · above average in orthopedic surgery (np)ranked against 128 Orthopedic Surgery (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$175k–$243kOrthopedic Surgery median $158k (middle half $138k–$178k)28 comparable listings, Oct 2026
California vs national$203k median in California$137k nationally (+48%)15 state / 151 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$189k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Orthopedic Surgery listings in California9 active131 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 24% remote · 67% no call · 84% no weekends45 benchmarked listings
Orthopedic Surgery pay trend+24.6% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (128 Orthopedic Surgery (NP) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Orthopedic Surgery (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 128 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • Includes weekends
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About Sutter Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sacramento, California
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Zero-cost medical insurance
Paid medical benefits for dependents
100% 401(k) match
Relocation assistance up to $20,000
CME allowance ($1,500 + 5 CME days)
Bonus potential up to 10%

Living in Roseville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$584k≈ 3.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,521/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
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.

BEA 2024 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.