General Surgery PA Northwest Washington

Description

Do you want to build your career while strengthening your community? Skagit Regional Health has an immediate opening for an additional Physician Assistant to join our well‑established and busy General Surgery department. At Skagit Regional Health, we are dedicated to enhancing the well‑being of our communities, serving with compassion and respect, one person at a time. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and the community we serve by providing exceptional healthcare, always.

We are committed to nurturing a culture that values diversity, inclusivity, and professional growth.

• Collaborative acute and elective surgical team of nine physicians and six PAs, plus experienced support staff.
• Responsibilities include seeing patients in the outpatient clinic, inpatient rounding, and assisting in our inpatient and outpatient operating rooms; clinic, hospital, and ambulatory surgery center all located on the same campus. Surgeons have a broad practice allowing you to assist on a variety of surgical cases.
• 4‑day schedule with shared weeknight/weekend call of 1:7.
• Full‑time, hospital‑employed position with a large built‑in referral base.
• Integrated EPIC EMR platform utilized system‑wide.

• Master’s degree in physician assistant studies from an accredited program.
• 2‑4 years of surgical experience preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply!
• Active Washington State license or ability to obtain it before start.
• Must have active BLS certification before starting or within first week of employment.
• The ideal candidate prioritizes improving lives through compassionate, innovative healthcare and focuses on building lasting relationships with patients and the community.

• Salary Range: $140,440‑$160,516 DOE
• Employment bonus, relocation reimbursement & CME allowance.
• Malpractice insurance, including tail insurance, fully covered.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• 401(a) and 457(b) retirement plans.
• PSLF‑approved institution.

• Integrated health system with over 3,000 staff, 600‑member medical staff, 2 acute care hospitals, and ~30 outpatient clinics across 25 specialties.
• Committed to collaboration, high reliability, and safe, reliable care.
• Named a finalist in the 2024 Best of the Best Skagit Valley Community Choice Awards.
• Skagit Valley Hospital is a licensed 137‑bed facility with a Level III trauma center, surgical robots, renal dialysis, family birth center, advanced imaging, and cardiac catheterization labs.

• Scenic location in Skagit Valley between Cascade Mountains and Puget Sound; outdoor recreation year‑round.
• Convenient access to I‑5 between Seattle and Vancouver; close to major airports and city amenities without high cost of living.
• Safe neighborhoods, excellent school districts, diverse opportunities, thriving food, craft, art, and entertainment scene.
• Vibrant community:
  Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, historic downtown, river walk, farmers market, and outdoor concerts.