Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington is recruiting a Certified Physician Assistant Per Diem to join our Orthopedic Surgery team in Downtown Seattle.

Virginia Mason Orthopedics is recognized as a leader in the region and nationwide for our total joint replacement Center of Excellence. Our Physician Assistants work closely with patients throughout their care journey: pre-operative care and preparation, in the operating room, inpatient care and post-operative care. Our staff includes:
Surgeons, Physician Assistants, and a highly skilled team of non-operative Physicians, Medical Assistants, Surgery Schedulers and Nurses.

• Opportunity to be a valued member of the team
• Learn and grow skills in a supportive and collaborative environment
• Work side-by-side and learn from our highly skilled surgeons
• Opportunity to work on Process Improvement, Quality and Safety initiatives
• Varied schedule that allows for time in the OR, clinic, and inpatient service
• Make a difference in the quality of life for patients

• Certification as a Physician Assistant with prescriptive authority in the State of Washington
• At least 2+ years of Orthopedic experience preferred, new graduates will be considered

Shared weekday and weekend call responsibilities (includes pay for call)

About Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, originally established in 1920 in Seattle, WA, is internationally recognized as a preeminent health care organization focused on delivering quality services to our patients. We have a 336-bed hospital in Seattle and multi-specialty medical group practice with more than 450 physicians. With a network of primary, specialty, neighborhood clinics and regional medical centers; you will find our culture is the very definition of best practices and a model that is the benchmark for other medical organizations.

Join our team and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers you the chance to focus on what really matters--your patients. Virginia Mason offers much more than competitive compensation and benefits. With continuing education opportunities and the added potential of relocation assistance, you will find our commitment to your well-being is both rewarding and refreshing. Living in the Pacific Northwest Located in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle is an area with a mild climate year-round and close to the great outdoors where we enjoy an abundance of activities with our close proximity to the waters of Puget Sound and surrounding mountains.

City life and cultural activities are also thriving. With a variety of neighborhoods and areas to work and live, there are many choices for the type of lifestyle you'd like to enjoy.

$68.91 - $80.91 /hour