Physician Assistant Orthopedic Surgery

Swedish Medical Group seeks a full-time Orthopedic Surgery physician assistant to join Swedish Orthopedics in Issaquah, 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 help grow orthopedic services in one of the Puget Sound region's fastest-growing communities while practicing within one of the Pacific Northwest's largest and most respected orthopedic programs. Position Details: Full-time position Based primarily in Issaquah 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 Contribute to the continued growth and development of orthopedic services for Eastside 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 Work Swedish Medical Center's Issaquah Highlands campus is a full-service community hospital 17 miles east of downtown Seattle. The 80-bed facility provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient specialty care, including oncology, cardiology, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, emergency, intensive care and a host of specialized surgical services. The Swedish Issaquah emergency department received the prestigious Summit Award by Press Ganey Associates for maintaining patient satisfaction scores in the 95th percentile or above for at least three years. Where You'll Live Issaquah is a scenic suburb of Seattle, east of the city on the south end of Lake Sammamish. With the Tiger, Squak and Cougar mountains surrounding it and state parks just minutes away, Issaquah feels farther from the urban center than it really is. Its historic shops, such as the famous Boehm's Candies, attract visitors from around the world, while Duthie Hill Park's 120 acres of evergreen forest are a popular hiking and mountain-biking destination. Who You'll Work For 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 ID Number: 31758 #J-18808-Ljbffr