Nurse Practitioner, Integrative Medicine (San Francisco, CA)

Opportunity Information:

Since 1994, the Institute for Health & Healing (IHH) at Sutter Health has been a pioneer in integrative health care - California's first state-certified clinic combining conventional medicine with evidence-based complementary therapies. As part of IHH in San Francisco, you will join a mission-driven, philanthropy-based community and employee-care program dedicated to whole-person wellness.

You'll work in a team-based model emphasizing collaboration, prevention, and personalized healing journeys. As a Nurse Practitioner in this role, you'll deliver integrative care that blends traditional medical evaluation and management with evidence-based holistic approaches.

Team Structure & Culture:

You will be part of an expansive and diverse integrative health team, including:

• 4 primary-care integrative medicine physicians
• 2 nurse practitioners
• 2 specialty integrative medicine physicians
• Chiropractor
• 2 acupuncturists
• 2 massage therapists
• Nutritionist
• 2 psychotherapists

This collaborative environment enables a robust "mind, body, spirit" approach, allowing you to provide integrative consultations, coordinate care with complementary therapy colleagues, and support patients' personalized wellness journeys.

Position Details:

• Full-time position, 0.8-1.0 FTE (flexible within that range)

• Outpatient setting; no inpatient or call responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive integrative consultations, including health assessment, diagnosis, and development of individualized care plans.

• Incorporating conventional and complementary therapies, such as nutrition counseling, mind-body practices, lifestyle medicine, supplements, stress management, and movement therapies, into treatment plans.

• Collaborating closely with physicians and the multidisciplinary integrative team to coordinate care for patients referred by Sutter providers and community clinicians.

• Promoting whole-person wellness through patient education, preventive care, and lifestyle interventions.

• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.

• Participating in community education, employee wellness programs, and philanthropic initiatives that advance integrative health and well-being

Qualifications:

Core Qualifications

• Current, active Nurse Practitioner license in CA
• Completion of an accredited residency (family medicine, internal medicine, or specialty)

Preferred or Specialized Qualifications

Integrative/Functional Medicine Experience/Training:

• Training or certification in integrative medicine, functional medicine, lifestyle medicine, or related holistic modalities.

• Experience working with complementary therapies such as nutrition, mind-body medicine, herbal medicine, mindfulness, yoga therapy, or functional health approaches.

• Demonstrated passion for whole-person care and collaborative, multidisciplinary team practice.

Philosophical Alignment:

• Demonstrated interest in whole-person care - mind, body, and spirit.
• Comfort working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that includes physicians, NPs, acupuncturists, nutritionists, and behavioral health specialists.

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
• Malpractice Insurance: Tail coverage included
• 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 nearly 500 clinicians 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.

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 program shaping the future of care
• Practice in a system investing heavily in innovation, technology, and growth
• Contribute to expanding access to integrative medicine 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.

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