Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Neurology - Neuromuscular Disease & ALS Center of Excellence (San Francisco, CA)

Opportunity Information

 

Join a nationally recognized neuroscience program dedicated to delivering exceptional care for patients living with ALS and complex neuromuscular diseases. Sutter West Bay Medical Group is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our multidisciplinary Neuromuscular Disease & ALS Center of Excellence. This unique opportunity offers the ability to work alongside leading neuromuscular specialists while serving as a key clinical partner for patients and families navigating complex neurological conditions. Our program combines innovative, evidence-based care with a highly collaborative team approach, ensuring patients receive comprehensive support throughout every stage of their journey.

 

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Care for patients with ALS, muscular dystrophies, peripheral neuropathies, and other complex neuromuscular disorders
• Practice within a nationally recognized multidisciplinary ALS and Neuromuscular Center of Excellence
• Collaborate closely with neurologists, rehabilitation specialists, respiratory therapists, speech-language pathologists, dietitians, social workers, and research teams
• Develop meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and families
• Participate in cutting-edge clinical research and therapeutic innovation
• Opportunities for program development, quality improvement, and leadership
• Access to an expansive neuroscience and multispecialty physician network
• Supportive practice environment focused on collaboration and professional growth

Your Role

As an Advanced Practice Provider within our Neuromuscular Program, you will serve as a central member of the care team and primary coordinator for patients with complex neuromuscular diseases.Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including symptom management, medication review, functional assessments, and ongoing monitoring
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising neurologists and interdisciplinary team members
• Coordinate care across multiple specialties and services to ensure seamless patient experiences
• Support advanced care planning and goals-of-care discussions
• Facilitate access to specialty therapies, medications, assistive technologies, and supportive resources
• Serve as a trusted resource for patients and caregivers throughout the continuum of care

Practice Environment

This position is primarily outpatient and includes:

• Multidisciplinary ALS and neuromuscular clinics
• Collaboration with highly specialized neuroscience providers
• Participation in case review conferences and care planning meetings
• Potential travel between clinic locations
• Community outreach and educational opportunities

 

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will bring:

• Strong clinical judgment and patient-centered care philosophy
• Excellent communication and care coordination skills
• Ability to build trusted relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Passion for caring for individuals with complex neurological disorders
• Interest in research, innovation, and continuous quality improvement
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment

Required

• Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Current California NP or PA licensure (or ability to obtain)
• National certification
• DEA registration (or eligibility)
• Minimum three years of advanced clinical experience

Preferred

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Neurology
• Neuromuscular Medicine
• Rehabilitation Medicine
• Palliative Care
• Complex Chronic Disease Management
• Multidisciplinary Specialty Care Programs

 

Join Us and Enjoy

Sutter West Bay Medical Group provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your professional growth, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

• Medical Coverage: Begins on day one, with multiple plan options starting as low as $0–$50 per month; includes coverage for domestic partners
• Dental & Vision: 100% employer-paid coverage
• Retirement: 8% employer-funded profit-sharing contribution up to IRS maximums—no employee contribution required
• Continuing Medical Education: $3,000 annual CME allowance
• Relocation & Support: Relocation assistance and access to professional development resources
• Technology: Fully integrated EPIC EMR across both clinic and hospital settings

Organization Details

Why Sutter Health and Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG)

Sutter Health offers a uniquely physician‑aligned environment, large enough to support innovation and investment, yet local enough to preserve the autonomy, relationships, and purpose that matter to clinicians.

 

SWBMG is a premier multi-specialty medical group made up of over 400 physicians practicing in the greater San Francisco service area. SWBMG works in partnership with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation (SPMF), a non-profit organization providing care through its affiliation with SWBMG. Physicians work as a team to provide patient-focused care that encourages a sense of teamwork. SPMF provides physicians with an administrative infrastructure, allowing physicians to focus on patient care.

 

Advancing the Future of Neuroscience at Sutter Health

Sutter Health is redefining what’s possible in brain health across Northern California—bringing together innovation, advanced care, and access in one of the nation’s most dynamic regions.

 

At the center of this vision is the Sutter Advanced Neuroscience Complex at Mission Bernal, a state-of-the-art, five-story, 129,000-square-foot facility currently under development in San Francisco. Located at 3555 César Chávez Street, this flagship center will serve as a regional hub for neurological care, advanced diagnostics, and research, uniting expertise and innovation under one roof.

 

“Sutter Health has a bold vision for brain health,” said President and CEO Warner Thomas. “This new complex represents our commitment to delivering accessible, high-quality care that fuels innovation and brings the highest standards of neurological health closer to home.”

 

Why This Matters for You

Joining Sutter means more than stepping into a role—it’s an opportunity to:

• Be part of a forward-thinking neuroscience program shaping the future of care
• Practice in a system investing heavily in innovation, technology, and growth
• Contribute to expanding access to world-class neurological services in San Francisco
• Build your career within a modern, collaborative, and evolving care environment

Be Part of What’s Next

If you’re looking to combine meaningful clinical work with innovation and growth, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

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.