General Surgeon

Wapa; Puyallup, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 400,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partnership after two years

Health benefits

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Retirement plan

Competitive base salary

Productivity incentives

Job summary

Cascade Hernia & Surgical Solutions is seeking an experienced general surgeon to join our physician-led outpatient practice at Meridian Surgery Center in Puyallup, WA. This role focuses on bread-and-butter elective outpatient surgery with a predictable schedule and physician autonomy.

Compensation includes competitive base pay, productivity incentives, and a clear path to partnership after two years, with robust benefits and support staff in a modern ambulatory surgery center setting.

Qualifications

• Board certification in general surgery is required or preferred.
• Active Washington State medical license or eligibility.
• Current DEA registration.
• Medicare provider enrollment or eligibility.
• Current ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of CMS-approved outpatient general surgery.
• Open and laparoscopic hernia repair and general surgery procedures.
• Melanoma excisions and sentinel lymph node biopsy.
• Pilonidal disease surgery and anorectal procedures.
• Work within a physician-owned outpatient practice with ambulatory surgery center.
• Enjoy a schedule with no ER call and strong support staff.

Education

Board Certified in General Surgery

Washington State medical license or eligibility

Current DEA registration

Medicare provider enrollment or eligibility

Current ACLS certification

Job description

General Surgeon Bread-and-Butter Elective Outpatient Surgery

Cascade Hernia & Surgical Solutions | Meridian Surgery Center

Puyallup, Washington

Are you an experienced general surgeon who loves to operate - but is ready to leave emergency room call, hospital bureaucracy, and unpredictable schedules behind?

Cascade Hernia & Surgical Solutions is seeking an experienced general surgeon to join our physician-led outpatient practice located within Meridian Surgery Center, a newly constructed ambulatory surgery center in Puyallup, Washington.

This is an opportunity to build a rewarding surgical practice focused on bread-and-butter elective outpatient general surgery while enjoying exceptional work-life balance, an established referral base, and a clear path to partnership.

Practice Highlights

• Monday clinic with operating room time Tuesday through Friday
• No emergency room call
• Night coverage limited to your own practice patients
• Established referral base with immediate surgical volume
• Anticipated case volume of 12-15 cases per week upon start
• Physician assistant or nurse practitioner support
• Experienced surgical assistants
• Dedicated schedulers, medical assistants, and full administrative support
• Physician-owned practice and ambulatory surgery center
• Partnership opportunity after two years

Surgical Practice

The successful candidate will perform a broad range of CMS-approved outpatient general surgery, including:

• Open and laparoscopic hernia repair
• Laparoscopic general surgery
• Melanoma excisions
• Sentinel lymph node biopsy
• Flap closures
• Pilonidal disease surgery
• Anorectal surgery
• Other bread-and-butter elective outpatient general surgical procedures

Why Join Cascade Hernia?

This practice was built around a simple philosophy: surgeons should spend their time operating - not navigating hospital bureaucracy.

You’ll enjoy:

• A newly constructed ambulatory surgery center
• Excellent clinical and OR support
• Efficient scheduling and workflow
• Clinical autonomy
• An established referral base
• Exceptional retirement and ownership opportunities
• A collegial team that genuinely enjoys working together

There is no requirement to participate in a hospital emergency room call rotation, allowing you to focus your time and expertise on elective surgery and patient care.

If you’ve reached a point in your career where you’re looking for an ideal operating and lifestyle practice without sacrificing surgical volume or professional fulfillment, we’d love to speak with you.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in General Surgery
• Minimum 10 years of clinical experience preferred
• Washington State medical license or eligibility
• Current DEA registration
• Medicare provider enrollment or eligibility
• Current ACLS certification

Compensation & Benefits

The practice offers a competitive compensation package including:

• Competitive base salary
• Productivity incentives
• Partnership opportunity after two years
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement plan
• CME allowance
• Malpractice coverage
• Additional benefits to be discussed with qualified candidates