Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant – General Surgery
Cascade Hernia & Surgical Solutions | Meridian Surgery Center
Puyallup, Washington

Cascade Hernia & Surgical Solutions is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant with a minimum of four years of general surgery experience to join our growing physician-led outpatient surgical practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced surgical PA who enjoys operating and patient care but wants a predictable Monday–Friday schedule with no nights, weekends, holidays, or emergency call.

• $160,000–$170,000 annual salary
• Minimum 4 years of general surgery experience
• Monday–Friday schedule
• No nights, weekends, holidays, or emergency room call
• Approximately 45% OR / 45% clinic / 10% administrative
• Approximately 198 working days per year
• 4×10 schedule may be available
• Established surgical practice and referral base
• Newly constructed ambulatory surgery center
• Experienced surgical and administrative support team

The Physician Assistant will work closely with the surgical team in the evaluation, treatment, and management of general surgery patients.

Responsibilities include:

• Preoperative patient evaluation and surgical planning
• Assisting with surgical procedures
• Postoperative patient management and follow-up
• Clinic-based evaluation and management
• Patient education and surgical counseling
• Wound assessment and postoperative care
• Coordination of patient care before and after surgery
• Documentation and communication with referring providers

The PA will work collaboratively with experienced surgeons and the broader clinical team while exercising appropriate autonomy within their scope of practice.

Cascade Hernia & Surgical Solutions provides elective outpatient general surgery within Meridian Surgery Center. Procedures include:

• Open and laparoscopic hernia repair
• Laparoscopic general surgery
• Melanoma excisions
• Sentinel lymph node biopsy
• Flap closures
• Pilonidal disease surgery
• Anorectal surgery
• Other elective outpatient general surgical procedures

This is an opportunity to join a physician-led practice focused on excellent surgical care, efficient outpatient operations, and a sustainable lifestyle for its clinical team.

• Physician Assistant (PA-C)
• Minimum 4 years of general surgery experience required
• Current Washington State PA license
• NCCPA certification
• Current DEA registration
• Current BLS/ACLS certification
• Surgical first-assist experience preferred
• Strong clinical, communication, and patient-care skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative surgical environment

Compensation: $160,000–$170,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits include:

• medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement plan, CME opportunities, malpractice coverage, and paid time off.