Physician Assistant

The Society of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons; Puyallup, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Retirement plan

CME opportunities

Malpractice coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Cascade Hernia & Surgical Solutions at Meridian Surgery Center in Puyallup, WA seeks an experienced Physician Assistant with a minimum of four years of general surgery to join our outpatient surgical practice.

The role offers a predictable Monday–Friday schedule with no nights, weekends, holidays, or emergency call, and a surgical/clinic split of approximately 45% OR, 45% clinic, 10% admin. Collaboration with a skilled team ensures excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of general surgery experience required.
• Current Washington State PA license.
• NCCPA certification and DEA registration.
• BLS/ACLS certification current.
• Surgical first-assist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preoperative patient evaluation and surgical planning.
• Assisting with surgical procedures.
• Postoperative patient management and follow-up.
• Clinic-based evaluation and management.
• Patient education and surgical counseling.
• Wound assessment and postoperative care.
• Coordination of patient care before and after surgery.
• Documentation and communication with referring providers.

Skills

Surgical PA experience

Patient care

Clinical collaboration

Education

Current Washington State PA license

NCCPA certification

Current DEA registration

Current BLS/ACLS certification

Tools

Surgical first-assist experience

Job description

Physician Assistant – General Surgery
Cascade Hernia & Surgical Solutions | Meridian Surgery Center
Puyallup, Washington

Cascade Hernia & Surgical Solutions is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant with a minimum of four years of general surgery experience to join our growing physician-led outpatient surgical practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced surgical PA who enjoys operating and patient care but wants a predictable Monday–Friday schedule with no nights, weekends, holidays, or emergency call.

Position Highlights

• $160,000–$170,000 annual salary
• Minimum 4 years of general surgery experience
• Monday–Friday schedule
• No nights, weekends, holidays, or emergency room call
• Approximately 45% OR / 45% clinic / 10% administrative
• Approximately 198 working days per year
• 4×10 schedule may be available
• Established surgical practice and referral base
• Newly constructed ambulatory surgery center
• Experienced surgical and administrative support team

Role

The Physician Assistant will work closely with the surgical team in the evaluation, treatment, and management of general surgery patients.

Responsibilities include:

• Preoperative patient evaluation and surgical planning
• Assisting with surgical procedures
• Postoperative patient management and follow-up
• Clinic-based evaluation and management
• Patient education and surgical counseling
• Wound assessment and postoperative care
• Coordination of patient care before and after surgery
• Documentation and communication with referring providers

The PA will work collaboratively with experienced surgeons and the broader clinical team while exercising appropriate autonomy within their scope of practice.

Surgical Practice

Cascade Hernia & Surgical Solutions provides elective outpatient general surgery within Meridian Surgery Center. Procedures include:

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

This is an opportunity to join a physician-led practice focused on excellent surgical care, efficient outpatient operations, and a sustainable lifestyle for its clinical team.

• Physician Assistant (PA-C)
• Minimum 4 years of general surgery experience required
• Current Washington State PA license
• NCCPA certification
• Current DEA registration
• Current BLS/ACLS certification
• Surgical first-assist experience preferred
• Strong clinical, communication, and patient-care skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative surgical environment

Compensation: $160,000–$170,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits include:

• medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement plan, CME opportunities, malpractice coverage, and paid time off.