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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatry (Palo Alto, CA)

Sutter Health·Palo Alto, California

$96 - $101/hr·Other·Hybrid·2-5 yrs
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Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Provide psychiatric care as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant within a multi-specialty medical group. Collaborate with on-site primary care clinicians and medical specialists to deliver exceptional patient care.

Opportunity Information Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) is seeking a a full time, certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Psychiatry Location: Palo Alto, CA

Position Details

Resource-rich working environment Schedule designed to promote work/life balance with a hybrid schedule Collaborate with talented team of on-site primary care clinicians and medical specialists

Qualifications

  • Qualification(s): At Least 2 years related clinical experience Current California State NP or PA License CAPA Controlled Substance Certification (for Physician Assistants only) Current Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number (for Nurse Practitioners only) Nurse Practitioner furnishing number of NP’s Active DEA registration Join Us and Enjoy Relocation allowance Generous benefits package 401K, cash-balance retirement plan, HSA Organization Details Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group We are one of the largest multi-specialty medical groups in the country, made up of over 2,100 clinicians in 40+ specialties, in practices throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Our organization is nationally recognized for our excellence with multiple awards for quality of care, innovation and leadership. Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is affiliated with Palo Alto Medical Foundation, a not-for-profit health care organization, providing operational and administrative support, including the latest technology, allowing physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care. Community Information Located 35 miles south of San Francisco and 14 miles north of San Jose, Palo Alto is part of the San Francisco Bay Area. Considered the birthplace of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto offers a remarkable blend of intellect and education, innovation and arts, culture and natural beauty. Proximity to Stanford University with its cultural and educational offerings enhance the vibrancy, innate charm and beauty of Palo Alto. Distinctive in every way, Palo Alto offers its business community a diverse and exciting environment in which to work and live. Equal Opportunity Statement
  • It is the policy of the Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, age, medical condition, disability or status as a veteran or a disabled veteran. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within our service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of PAFMG’s employment policies and practices.

Requirements

Requires at least 2 years of related clinical experience and a current California State NP or PA license. Must possess active DEA registration and relevant furnishing or controlled substance certifications.

  • professional certificate
  • postgraduate degree
  • Patient Care
  • Collaboration
  • Treatment Planning
  • Clinical Care
  • Psychiatry
  • Medical Diagnosis

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Hsa
  • Generous Benefits Package
  • Relocation Allowance
  • Cash-balance Retirement Plan

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$96 - $101/hr
Location
Palo Alto, California
Posted
Jun 18, 2026
Closes
Jun 21, 2027
Application
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Hiring organization

Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit, people-centered healthcare system providing comprehensive care throughout California. Sutter Health is committed to innovative, high-quality patient care and community partnerships, and innovative, high-quality patient care. Today, Sutter...

Salary listed on 339 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Psychiatry PA/NP roles in California

Psychiatry physician assistant and nurse practitioner roles in California are often competitive because employers look for clinicians with prior psychiatric experience, current state licensure, and prescribing credentials such as DEA registration and furnishing or controlled-substance certification. This listing is AI-summarized from the original job description, so requirements and benefits are condensed to save you research time. If you are considering applying, verify that your California license and prescribing documents are active before submitting.

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