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
Job ID Number: 31755
