Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant

You've invested years developing the skills to provide exceptional care -- and our model is designed to support you in doing just that. At Washington Permanente Medical Group, our physicians and physician assistants benefit from comprehensive practice and administrative support that allows them to focus on what matters most: their patients. From managing follow-up instructions and patient emails to helping connect patients with social services, we take care of many of the non-clinical responsibilities for you. Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) is the clinician-led medical group that provides care exclusively for Kaiser Permanente members in Washington state. With over 1,300 clinicians across more than 30 specialties, WPMG is one of the largest and most respected multi-specialty group practices in the Pacific Northwest. Summary Kaiser Permanente - Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant-Certified to join our Orthopedic team based in Tacoma, Washington. We have outlying sites in Olympia and Silverdale, as well as our main site in Tacoma. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of an integrated care delivery system that prioritizes evidence-based medicine, patient-centered care, and physician collaboration. Position Highlights This is a multi-disciplinary practice involving the full breadth of orthopedics. Orthopedics at WPMG does NOT treat backs or spine patients. There is a team spirit of collaboration with an emphasis on continuous learning, education, quality improvement, and standardization of care and best practices. We have a full multi-disciplinary team of 9 physician assistants and 9 surgeons and robust support staff including RNs and MAs. Travel between sites may be required. Core components of this position include Assisting in surgery with inpatient and outpatient cases Evaluating and managing patients in the outpatient clinic at all points in the care continuum Community Hospital Rounding & Inpatient management Consultations in urgent care and ED if needed to amplify efficiencies Shared Call Responsibilities with additional pay earned from overnight and weekend call. Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: $147,852 to $173,943+ (salary will be prorated based on FTE, new hire salaries will be based on factors such as education, training and experience.) Additional compensation for call responsibilities. Value-Based Incentives: Annual bonus based on organizational goals and quality metrics Generous Employer Retirement Contributions: Upon eligibility, WPMG will contribute 11% of your base salary to your 401(K), with additional employee contributions being optional Cash Balance Plan: Additional means to save for retirement Shareholder Track Program: Defined track to Shareholder of WPMG Market-leading health Benefits Generous Paid Time Off Paid Annual Education Leave + Allowance Leadership Development opportunities Employer Paid Malpractice & Tail Coverage New Hire Incentives Signing Bonus: New Hires are eligible to receive a 10% sign-on bonus Relocation Allowance: Up to $13,000 (based on location at time of offer) Qualifications Required: NCCPA Certification Preferred: Minimum two years of surgical experience Preferred: Orthopedic surgery experience Ability to obtain: Unrestricted Federal DEA Ability to obtain: WA State Medical License Our Inclusive Workforce Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) is committed to an inclusive workforce culture. WPMG has a focus on supporting all our physicians and professional staff in an inclusive environment, identifying community healthcare disparities, and providing education and tools in order to provide culturally responsive care in order to mitigate these disparities. If you have an interest in joining our inclusive workforce culture, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our mission to improve the health of our members and the communities that we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, age, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Direct Jobs