Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Orthopedic Surgery (Stockton)
Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.
Job Description
About the Role
Join Sutter Health as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Orthopedic Surgery (Stockton) in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Will primarily support two orthopedic hand surgeons but will also see general orthopedic patients Supportive/collaborative APC/physician team environment valuing top of licensure practice Experienced applicants or new graduates may apply (willing to train) Clinic based only MA support Onsite lab, X-ray, and advanced imaging Stable and growing group EHR: Epic Qualifications Board certification Join Us and Enjoy Standard Benefits: Annual 12.
- provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of.
Requirements
- Board certification Join Us and Enjoy Standard.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $165K
- CME allowance: $1.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Sutter Health as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Orthopedic Surgery (Stockton).
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Orthopedic Surgery (Stockton) at Sutter Health a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Orthopedic Surgery nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Orthopedic Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Orthopedic Surgery position at Sutter Health is open to nurse practitioner candidates.
Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.
Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Stockton, California.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($165k–$165k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedic Surgery, Physician Assistant Practice, Nurse Practitioner Practice, Board Certification, Hand Surgery, General Orthopedics, Epic EHR, Clinical Practice. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The role involves primarily supporting two orthopedic hand surgeons while also managing general orthopedic patients within a clinic-based setting. The position requires practicing to the top of licensure within a supportive team environment.
Benefits package: Annual 12.0% 401(k) gift, CME/business expense allowance, Full health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, Group paid malpractice and tail coverage, Individual Performance Bonus, Relocation assistance, MA support, Onsite lab, X-ray, and advanced imaging. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Orthopedic Surgery nurse practitioner jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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