Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant

Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington is recruiting a Certified Physician Assistant to join our Orthopedic Surgery team. 

Virginia Mason Orthopedics is recognized as a leader in the region and nationwide for our total joint replacement Center of Excellence. Our Physician Assistants work closely with patients throughout their care journey: pre-operative care and preparation, in the operating room, inpatient care and post-operative care. Our staff includes: Surgeons, Physician Assistants, and a highly skilled team of non-operative Physicians, Medical Assistants, Surgery Schedulers and Nurses. 

Position highlights 

• Opportunity to be a valued member of the team 

• Learn and grow skills in a supportive and collaborative environment 

• Work side-by-side and learn from our highly skilled surgeons

• Opportunity to work on Process Improvement, Quality and Safety initiatives

• Varied schedule that allows for time in the OR, clinic, and inpatient service

• Make a difference in the quality of life for patients

• This position requires Certification as a Physician Assistant with prescriptive authority in the State of Washington

• At least 2+ years of Orthopedic experience preferred, new graduates will be considered

Call requirements 

Shared weekday and weekend call responsibilities (includes pay for call)

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About Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, originally established in 1920 in Seattle, WA, is internationally recognized as a preeminent health care organization focused on delivering quality services to our patients. We have a 336-bed hospital in Seattle and multi-specialty medical group practice with more than 450 physicians. With a network of primary, specialty, neighborhood clinics and regional medical centers; you will find our culture is the very definition of best practices and a model that is the benchmark for other medical organizations. Join our team and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers you the chance to focus on what really matters--your patients. Virginia Mason offers much more than competitive compensation and benefits. With continuing education opportunities and the added potential of relocation assistance, you will find our commitment to your well-being is both rewarding and refreshing. Living in the Pacific Northwest Located in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle is an area with a mild climate year-round and close to the great outdoors where we enjoy an abundance of activities with our close proximity to the waters of Puget Sound and surrounding mountains. City life and cultural activities are also thriving. With a variety of neighborhoods and areas to work and live, there are many choices for the type of lifestyle you'd like to enjoy.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

We commit to fostering an equitable, diverse, and intentionally inclusive environment. We strive for all to feel valued, respected and that they belong. Our unique life experiences and backgrounds make our patient care extraordinary. Our diversity fuels our culture of innovation and transformative health care. Our differences are our strengths and inspire a promising future.

Benefits 

While you’re busy caring for your patients, we’ll take care of you and your family with benefits
that include

• Medical/dental/vision insurance plans
• Relocation assistance, if eligible
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Prescription program
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short and long term disability programs
• Time away
• As a non profit; VMFH is eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Commuter benefits
• Bright Horizons programs; support for children, pets dependent adults and household needs
• Mental health and well-being programs 
• and More!

Equal Opportunity 

CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here.