General Surgeon

Cascade Hernia & Surgical Solutions; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partnership after two years

Malpractice coverage

Productivity incentives

Job summary

Cascade Hernia & Surgical Solutions | Meridian Surgery Center in Puyallup, WA, seeks an experienced general surgeon for an outpatient practice at a newly constructed ambulatory surgery center. The role emphasizes bread-and-butter elective surgery with work-life balance and a defined path to partnership.

Expect Monday clinic with OR time Tue-Fri, 12–15 cases weekly, supportive staff, and physician ownership. Competitive comp with partnership after two years.

Qualifications

• Board Certification in General Surgery.
• Washington State medical license or eligibility.
• DEA registration and Medicare enrollment.
• ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform CMS-approved outpatient general surgery including open and laparoscopic hernia repair.
• Handle a broad range of elective outpatient procedures with support staff.
• Collaborate with PAs/NPs and schedulers to manage a high-volume practice.
• No ER call obligations; focus on elective surgery and patient care.

Skills

ABLS certification

DEA registration

Medicare provider enrollment

ACLS certification

Education

Washington State medical license or eligibility

Board Certification in General Surgery

Job description

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 a unique 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
• 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
• Flap closures
• Pilonidal disease 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.

• A newly constructed ambulatory surgery center
• Excellent clinical and OR support
• Efficient scheduling and workflow
• Clinical autonomy
• 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

We offer a highly competitive compensation package including:

• Productivity incentives
• Partnership opportunity after two years
• Malpractice coverage
• Additional benefits to be discussed with qualified candidates

Location

Located in Puyallup, Washington, our practice offers the perfect balance of Pacific Northwest outdoor recreation, excellent schools, and convenient access to Seattle, Tacoma, Mount Rainier, and Puget Sound.

Contact

To learn more or submit your CV, please contact:

Sally | [e-mail]

Robert C. Wright, MD, FACS | 253-380-6668