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Orthopaedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) Supervisor

Orthopaedic Surgical Specialists, San Diego, CA, United States


The University of California San Diego seeks an Orthopaedic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider Supervisor.

Benefit from a Well-Supported Leadership Role.

Lead a Stable, Growing APP Team.

Live and Work in One of Southern California's Most Desirable Areas.

Step into a highly valued, well-supported leadership role that blends operational oversight with hands‑on orthopaedic clinical care. The University of California San Diego seeks an Orthopaedic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider Supervisor (Orthopaedic NP or PA) to lead daily operations for a 22‑member APP team and help drive workflow and quality improvements across sites. Connect with us today to learn more.

Opportunity Highlights

Step into a well‑supported leadership role that’s highly valued

Lead a stable, growing APP team within a stable Orthopaedic Surgery department

Drive operational and patient care improvements through close collaboration.

Oversee daily operations for NPs and PAs in Orthopaedic Surgery

Split role approximately 50% administrative and 50% clinical, flexing as needed

Supervise a current team of 22 APPs across multiple deployment areas and sites

Provide inpatient and outpatient care: exams, diagnostics, discharge planning, documentation

Optimize clinic workflows, scheduling, templates, and staff coverage across multiple sites

Lead onboarding, training, performance evaluations, and professional developmentPartner with senior management and physicians to build APP best‑practice models

Use HR and labor contract experience to manage change and complex priorities

Follow an outpatient clinic structure: 4 half‑day sessions with 20‑minute appointments

Practice with no OR responsibility

UC San Diego Health is ranked the No. 1 hospital system in San Diego by US News, with national recognition in 9 medical and surgical specialties

Community Information

San Diego, ranked a Best Place to Live in California (US News), offers abundant opportunities to enjoy Southern California’s stunning scenery. Discover diverse coastal, urban, and suburban neighborhoods with vibrant communities and relaxed lifestyles.

San Diego is the No. 15 Best Big City to Live in the US

Scored “Very High” on the 2026 Numbeo Quality of Life Index

Ranked as having “the most ideal climate in the entire United States” by the Camelot Climate Index

Excellent public and private schools and local universities

Choose from a variety of housing options

Ideal year-round weather and an abundance of outdoor recreation to enjoy

Plenty of beautiful, world‑class beaches and a short drive to snow‑covered mountains

Local international airport, arts, cultural attractions, collegiate and professional sports, and top‑notch shops and restaurants

Easy drive to Orange County, Los Angeles, and many world‑class amenities

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