Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant

Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant

Kaiser Permanente-Washington Permanente Medical Group is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant to join our Bellevue Medical Center Orthopedic Surgery team in Bellevue, Washington. 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. This position would start in May 2026.

This is a multi-disciplinary orthopedic surgery practice involving the full breadth of orthopedic surgery. 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 orthopedic surgeons, orthopedic surgery physician assistants, and robust support staff, including RNs and MAs. Core components of this position include:

• Evaluating and managing patients in the outpatient clinic at all points in the care continuum First Assist on laparoscopic, robotic, and open procedures 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. No trauma component to this position.

Compensation and benefits include:

• 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 include:

• 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 include:

• Required: Certified Physician Assistant
• Preferred: Two years or more of surgical experience
• Preferred: Orthopedic surgery physician assistant experience
• Ability to obtain: Unrestricted Federal DEA
• Ability to obtain: WA State Medical License

Bellevue offers a dynamic mix of innovation, natural beauty, and upscale living. Just across Lake Washington from Seattle, it's home to a thriving tech and business scene with global companies like Microsoft and T-Mobile. Residents enjoy a vibrant downtown with world-class dining, shopping, and arts, all framed by scenic views of the Cascades and Olympic Mountains. With top-rated schools, beautifully maintained parks, and a strong sense of community, Bellevue combines the energy of a modern city with the comfort and security of a well-planned suburbmaking it one of the most desirable places to live in the Pacific Northwest.

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.

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