Orthopedic Physician Assistant - Clinic Access

Join a team that shares your calling


At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.


Growing Orthopedic and Sports Medicine practice, providing patient access to the specialty, working with multiple subspecialties including shoulder/upper extremity, hand, total joint, hip preservation, sports medicine and trauma.

FTE: 1.0 Shift: Day Schedule: 4x10's

What We Have to Offer

• Competitive compensation : Attractive salary with potential sign-on and relocation.
  
• Top-tier benefits : Medical, dental, CME, retirement plans, and malpractice insurance (including tail).
  
• Generous time off : Ample time to recharge and maintain work/life balance.
  
• Career growth : Student loan repayment, leadership training, and advancement opportunities.
  
• Innovation Lab : Partner with our medical device incubator to develop cutting-edge healthcare solutions.
  
• Wellness support : Access to mental health services and wellness coaching.
  
• Pacific Northwest lifestyle : Enjoy stunning views and outdoor adventures in a vibrant community.
  

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Position Summary
The orthopedic clinic APP is a key provider within the ambulatory orthopedic team, focusing on comprehensive musculoskeletal care in the outpatient setting. They collaborate closely with patients, family members, and a multidisciplinary team to evaluate, diagnose, and treat orthopedic conditions, ensuring optimal recovery and mobility.
This position specializes in assessing and managing orthopedic injuries and conditions, providing non-surgical treatment options, and overseeing rehabilitation strategies. The clinic APP will perform joint injections, arthrocentesis, diagnostic imaging reviews, and minor outpatient procedures while educating patients on injury prevention and long-term musculoskeletal health. Additionally, they contribute to evidence-based orthopedic care, optimizing treatment protocols and supporting continuity of care.Responsibilities
• Evaluation and diagnosis of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries
• Development and implementation of individualized treatment plans
• Joint injections, arthrocentesis, and other minor outpatient procedures
• Interpretation of diagnostic imaging (X-rays, MRIs, CT scans)
• Postoperative care management, including wound assessment, pain control, and rehabilitation guidance
• Patient education on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and orthopedic health
• Maintain accurate patient records while adhering to hospital policies and regulations
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and clinical staff to ensure coordinated care
• Participate in clinic-based call rotation as needed

Requirements
• Licensed in the state of WA by the time of employment
• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association

About Good Samaritan Hospital


MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hub serving Puyallup and East Pierce County. As the area's only hospital, it features a Family Birth Center, Level III Trauma and Neonatal ICUs, Level I Trauma Rehabilitation Center, Children's Therapy Unit and a 24-hour Emergency Department. Innovative facilities like the LEED Gold-certified Dally Tower and Pulse Heart Institute make Good Samaritan a dynamic workplace for clinicians eager to advance their careers in a state-of-the-art environment.


About the Puyallup Community


Nestled at the foot of Mount Rainier along the Puyallup River, Puyallup offers a welcoming small-town feel just 10 miles from Tacoma and 35 miles from Seattle. Residents enjoy unique dining, an antique-filled downtown, excellent schools and abundant parks and recreation - all while being close to big-city opportunities.


Why MultiCare?


Rooted in the local community


Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.


Growth and education


Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.


Well-being and support


Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.


Living our values


Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.


Belonging for all


Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.


Pacific Northwest lifestyle


Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.


Pay and Benefit Expectations
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $172,000.00 - $172,000.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.