Sutter Health·Palo Alto, California
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide high-quality primary care within an internal medicine setting. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and specialists to deliver exceptional patient care.
Opportunity Information Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group seeks a full-time, certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Internal Medicine.
· Current California State NP or PA license · Current Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number (NPs) · Nurse Practitioner furnishing number of NPs (NPs) · CAPA Controlled Substance Certification (PAs) · Active DEA registration Preferred: · 6 months or more of related primary care experience as an APC (Advanced Practice Clinician - NP or PA) Join Us and Enjoy · Relocation allowance · Generous benefits package · 401K, 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 2,200 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 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.
Candidates must hold a current California State NP or PA license and active DEA registration. A minimum of 6 months of related primary care experience is preferred.
Market context
California advanced-practice psychiatric roles typically show steady demand in behavioral health settings, especially for candidates with PMHNP preparation and state licensure readiness. Competition is often shaped by board certification, California Nurse Practitioner eligibility, and psychiatry experience or training. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm your California license status and PMHNP certification before applying.