Physician Assistant (PA-C) - OB/GYN

MultiCare Health System; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Health System seeks a Physician Assistant specialized in comprehensive women's health care. You will diagnose, treat and prevent diseases affecting women, including pregnancy, postpartum, menopause and family planning, in a clinic setting with OB/GYN physicians and CNMs.

The role involves prenatal and postpartum care, pap and pelvic exams, and coordination with a team of physicians and PAs. WA licensure and DEA/NPI prescriptive authority are required, with a focus on patient-centered

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Licensed in WA by the time of employment.
• Active Physician Assistant licensure throughout employment.
• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• Strong diagnostic, surgical, and communication skills.
• Compassionate bedside manner and ability to interact professionally with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide prenatal and postpartum care and support.
• Conduct routine exams such as pap smears, pelvic exams, and breast exams.
• Consultation and treatment related to irregular menses, hormone disorders, fertility and family planning, sexually transmitted disease and menopausal conditions.
• Referral to other OB/GYN physicians and/or healthcare specialists for additional diagnosis and treatment.
• Prescribe and administer medications or therapies to treat disease or injury.
• Order radiologic imaging or labs as indicated.
• Document all patient interactions accurately in the EHR.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Surgical skills

Communication skills

Bedside manner

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant program

WA licensure by employment

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you're more than a job title - you're part of a collaborative team of physicians and Physician Assistants committed to patient-centered care. Here, your voice matters. You'll have the support, resources and flexibility to practice at the top of your license, collaborate with experienced colleagues and make a meaningful impact. Build a long-term career in a system that grows with you, in a community that supports your life beyond work.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Monday - Friday

Join our welcoming and supportive team!

• Enjoy a mix of obstetrics and gynecology in a clinic setting

• Work with reliable and supportive staff

• Established group of Physician Assistants, CNMs, and physicians

Position Summary

Physician Assistant specializing in comprehensive women's health care, including the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and disorders affecting women such as abnormal uterine bleeding, enlarged fibroid uterus, infertility, and abnormal pap smears. This Physician Assistant also provides care throughout adulthood including pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Provide prenatal and postpartum care and support.

• Conduct routine exams such as pap smears, pelvic exams, and breast exams

• Consultation and treatment related to irregular menses, hormone disorders, fertility and family planning, sexual transmitted disease and menopausal related conditions.

• Referral to other OB/GYN physicians and/or healthcare specialists for additional diagnosis, health related screenings, and further evaluation-based treatment.

• Prescribe and administer medications or therapies to treat disease or injury.

• Order radiologic imaging or labs as indicated.

• Document all patient interactions accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR) inclusive of direct patient encounters and asynchronous care

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical education, and interdisciplinary team meetings.

Requirements

• Completion of accredited Physician Assistant program

• Licensed in the state of WA by the time of employment

• Must maintain active Physician Assistant licensure throughout employment

• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority

• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association.

• Strong diagnostic, surgical, and communication skills.

• Compassionate bedside manner and ability to interact professionally with patients and staff.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Leadership development, mentorship and continued professional growth opportunities across a collaborative, integrated health system.

Well-being and support

Flexible scheduling, generous time off and MultiCare's Physician Assistant Well-Being Program support your well-being and help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

A culture where providers feel heard, respected and part of the team from day one, supported by Resource Groups and outreach programs.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $163,000.00 - $171,000.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.