Physician Assistant Orthopedic Surgery

Providence Swedish Medical Center; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance for eligible c​a

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans with employer contrib

Paid time off and holidays

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Job summary

Providence Swedish Medical Center seeks a full-time Orthopedic Surgery physician assistant to join Swedish Orthopedics in Ballard, WA. You will support outpatient clinics, inpatient care, and surgical services, collaborating with orthopedic surgeons and advanced practice clinicians across care settings.

The role emphasizes a total joint arthroplasty focus with OR responsibilities introduced gradually as the team grows.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Washington State PA license or ability to obtain prior to start date.
• National certification as a Physician Assistant (PA-C).
• Orthopedic experience preferred; new graduates with strong orthopedic rotations and demonstrated interest in orthopedic surgery are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient, inpatient, and surgical care in orthopedics.
• Support a total joint arthroplasty practice with OR responsibilities introduced gradually.
• Potential to transition into surgical first assist duties as needed.
• Manage orthopedic patients across pre-operative to post-operative follow-up visits.
• Collaborate with surgeons, advanced practice clinicians, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to growth of orthopedic services within Ballard and North Seattle communities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies

Washington State PA license

PA-C Certification

Job description

Swedish Medical Group seeks a full-time Orthopedic Surgery physician assistant to join Swedish Orthopedics in Ballard, Washington. Join a collaborative group of orthopedic surgeons and advanced practice clinicians providing care across outpatient, inpatient, and surgical settings. This position offers a unique opportunity to serve one of Seattle's most vibrant communities while practicing within one of the Pacific Northwest's largest and most respected orthopedic programs.

Position Details

• Full-time position
• Based primarily in Ballard with opportunities to collaborate across the broader Swedish orthopedic network
• Primary focus on outpatient clinic and inpatient orthopedic care, primarily supporting a total joint arthroplasty practice, with operating room responsibilities introduced gradually over time
• Opportunity to transition into surgical first assist responsibilities as the practice and team needs evolve
• Manage orthopedic patients across the continuum of care, including pre-operative, post-operative, and follow-up visits
• Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons, advanced practice clinicians, rehabilitation specialists, and multidisciplinary care teams
• Opportunity to work with a broad spectrum of orthopedic conditions and procedures
• Support the ongoing growth of orthopedic services throughout the Ballard and North Seattle communities

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation is between $150,001 and $200,340 per year
• Swedish Medical Group offers a comprehensive benefits package
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plans with employer contributions
• Paid time off and holidays
• CME allowance
• Malpractice coverage
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
• Professional growth and leadership opportunities within a large, integrated health system

The compensation amounts listed may include productivity or quality/service incentives, call pay, extra shift incentives, as applicable to the position. In addition, providers may have CME benefits available to them.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Master's Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Washington State PA license or ability to obtain prior to start date
• National certification as a Physician Assistant (PA-C)
• Orthopedic experience preferred; new graduates with strong orthopedic rotations and demonstrated interest in orthopedic surgery are encouraged to apply
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to patient-centered care and clinical excellence

Where You'll Work

Swedish Medical Center's Ballard campus has a proud history of providing quality medical care for northwest Seattle communities. By offering a broad range of services, including emergency medicine, primary and specialty care, and screening, diagnostic testing and imaging, Ballard serves the community with comprehensive care. In addition, the campus houses the Swedish Cancer Institute's Radiation Treatment Center, which gives patients access to state-of-the-art treatments and therapies.

Where You'll Live

Seattle is the Pacific Northwest's largest urban center, with a metro population of 3.25 million, and is home to world-class arts and entertainment, a robust economy and an outstanding school system. The city hugs Puget Sound and offers magnificent mountain views to the north, east and south. Home to the world's biggest tech giants, Seattle offers some of the highest minimum wages in the country, along with a notable music and arts scene, outdoor lifestyle and amazing coffee.

Who You'll Work For

Swedish is a comprehensive health network with a long history of excellence. The Seattle-based system operates five hospitals with more than 1,500 beds, and more than 115 primary and specialty care clinics. Part of the Providence family, Swedish is world-renowned for its innovative and ground-breaking diagnoses, treatments and medical research at its five award-winning institutes: cancer, digestive health, heart and vascular, neuroscience and orthopedic. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of each person it serves.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran