Providence Health & Services

Bariatric Surgery Physician Assistant

Providence Health & Services$144K — $188K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in surgical patient care preferred
  • Background in bariatric surgery and/or laparoscopic surgery preferred
  • Ability to assess, triage, and prepare Bariatric patients in various settings
  • Experience in both outpatient and inpatient care environments
  • Must be a certified Physician Assistant with appropriate medical credentials.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive assessments and ongoing care for bariatric patients
  • Diagnose and treat conditions related to weight loss and bariatric surgery
  • First assist in Bariatric surgical procedures
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary weight-loss team
  • Manage preoperative and postoperative patient care in diverse settings.

Benefits

  • Monday to Friday schedule with potential for flexible options
  • Work in prestigious Swedish Medical Center in Seattle
  • Opportunities for continuing medical education (CME) benefits available
  • Experience in a comprehensive MBSAQIP accredited program
  • Engage with a diverse patient population in both surgical and non-surgical environments.
Full Job Description
Swedish First Hill is seeking a full-time physician assistant to work with a well-established, multidisciplinary weight-loss team. Swedish Weight Loss Services is an accredited MBSAQIP comprehensive program comprised of a Bariatric Surgery Program and a Medical Weight Loss Program dedicated to serving both surgical patients (pre- and post-op) and non-surgical patients. The appointed individual will be responsible for providing collaborative services, including initial and ongoing assessment, diagnosis and treatment and first assisting on Bariatric surgical cases in the operating rooms. The candidate will possess the ability to assess, triage, and prepare preoperative and postoperative Bariatric patients in the outpatient, inpatient, ICU and ER settings.
  • Monday to Friday schedule with possibility of flexible scheduling (ie. 4x10s)
  • Outpatient and Inpatient setting
  • Primary location: Swedish First Hill Seattle; Secondary location: Swedish Issaquah
  • Background in bariatric surgery and/or laparoscopic surgery preferred
  • At least 2 years of experience in surgical patient care preferred
  • Compensation is between $144,941 and $188,179 per year
  • The compensation amounts listed may include productivity or quality/service incentives, call pay, extra shift incentives, as applicable to the position. In addition, providers may have CME benefits available to them.
Where Youll Work

Swedish Medical Centers First Hill campus is a 697-bed, general medical and surgical hospital in downtown Seattle. The largest of Swedishs five hospitals, First Hill is considered the main Swedish campus. In addition to the hospital and emergency department, the campus is home to the Swedish Cancer Institute and the Swedish Orthopedic Institute. The hospital provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including the areas largest childbirth center, NICU and specialty pediatric care.

Where Youll Live

Seattle is the Pacific Northwests largest urban center, with a metro population of 3.25 million, and is home to world-class arts and entertainment, a robust economy and an outstanding school system. The city hugs Puget Sound and offers magnificent mountain views to the north, east and south. Home to the worlds biggest tech giants, Seattle offers some of the highest minimum wages in the country, along with a notable music and arts scene, outdoor lifestyle and amazing coffee.

Job ID Number: 31391
Facility Name: Swedish First Hill Campus
Location Name: Seattle
Brand Name: Swedish
Provider Profession: Physician Assistant
Medical Specialty: Surgery General
Job Setting: Hospital
Type of Role: Clinical
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: (425) 943-9382
Schedule: Full Time
Compensation: $144,941 - $188,179 Per Year
CP: Yes
CB: Yes
J1: No
H1B: No

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Matthew Faber Provider Recruiter

(425) 943-9382

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About Providence Health & Services

Providence Health & Services is a not-for-profit Catholic health care system operating multiple hospitals across five states in the Western United States. The system was founded in 1856 by the Sisters of Providence. Providence Health & Services is the largest health care provider in Washington state, employing more than 35,000 people across its hospitals, clinics, and other facilities. The system is known for its focus on community health and wellness, and has been recognized for its commitment to quality care and patient safety. Providence Health & Services is also a leader in medical research and education, with a number of partnerships with universities and other institutions.
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