Physician Assistant Orthopedic Surgery

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.

• 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 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.

• 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

Swedish 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.

Seattle 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.

Swedish is a comprehensive health network with a long history of excellence. The Seattle-based system operates five hospitals with more than 1,500 beds, and more than 115 primary and specialty care clinics. Part of the Providence family, Swedish is world-renowned for its innovative and ground-breaking diagnoses, treatments and medical research at its five award-winning institutes: cancer, digestive health, heart and vascular, neuroscience and orthopedic.

Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of each person it serves.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran

Job r: 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

Phone Number:

Schedule:

Full Time

Compensation: $150,001 - $200,340 Per Year

CP:
Yes

CB:
Yes

PA:
Yes

HC:
Yes

IS:
No

YM:
Yes

J1:
No

H1B:
No