Swedish Medical Group seeks a full-time Orthopedic Surgery physician assistant to join Swedish Orthopedics in Ballard, Washington. Join a collaborative group of orthopedic surgeons and advanced practice clinicians providing care across outpatient, inpatient, and surgical settings. This position offers a unique opportunity to serve one of Seattle's most vibrant communities while practicing within one of the Pacific Northwest's largest and most respected orthopedic programs.
Position Details:
- Full-time position
- Based primarily in Ballard with opportunities to collaborate across the broader Swedish orthopedic network
- Primary focus on outpatient clinic and inpatient orthopedic care, primarily supporting a total joint arthroplasty practice, with operating room responsibilities introduced gradually over time
- Opportunity to transition into surgical first assist responsibilities as the practice and team needs evolve
- Manage orthopedic patients across the continuum of care, including pre-operative, post-operative, and follow-up visits
- Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons, advanced practice clinicians, rehabilitation specialists, and multidisciplinary care teams
- Opportunity to work with a broad spectrum of orthopedic conditions and procedures
- Support the ongoing growth of orthopedic services throughout the Ballard and North Seattle communities
Compensation and Benefits:
- Compensation is between $150,001 and $200,340 per year
- Swedish Medical Group offers a comprehensive benefits package
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement plans with employer contributions
- Paid time off and holidays
- CME allowance
- Malpractice coverage
- Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
- Professional growth and leadership opportunities within a large, integrated health system
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.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Master's Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Washington State PA license or ability to obtain prior to start date
- National certification as a Physician Assistant (PA-C)
- Orthopedic experience preferred; new graduates with strong orthopedic rotations and demonstrated interest in orthopedic surgery are encouraged to apply
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to patient-centered care and clinical excellence
Where You'll WorkSwedish Medical Center's Ballard campus has a proud history of providing quality medical care for northwest Seattle communities. By offering a broad range of services, including emergency medicine, primary and specialty care, and screening, diagnostic testing and imaging, Ballard serves the community with comprehensive care. In addition, the campus houses the Swedish Cancer Institute's Radiation Treatment Center, which gives patients access to state-of-the-art treatments and therapies.
Where You'll LiveSeattle is the Pacific Northwest's 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 world's 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: 31755
Facility Name: Swedish Ballard Campus
Location Name: Seattle
Brand Name: Swedish
Provider Profession: Physician Assistant
Medical Specialty: Surgery General
Job Setting: Hospital
Type of Role: Clinical
Email: matthew.faber@psdrecruit.org
Phone Number: (425) 943-9382
Schedule: Full Time
Compensation: $150,001 - $200,340 Per Year
CP: Yes
CB: Yes
J1: No
H1B: No
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Matthew Faber Provider Recruiter
(425) 943-9382
matthew.faber@psdrecruit.org
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