Seeking Physician Assistant to Join Established General Surgery Group North of Seattle

Summary:

Skagit Regional Health has immediate openings for additional Physician Assistants to join our well-established and busy General Surgery department. Join us in our mission to continually improve the health of our communities serving with compassion and respect, one person at a time. Working at Skagit Regional Health isn't just a job. It's a way of life. 

Highlights:

• Join a robust team of 7 physicians and 5 PAs, along with an experienced support staff.
• Responsibilities include outpatient clinic, inpatient rounding, and assisting in the OR.
• Work a 4-day work week with shared call of 1:6 amongst the group.
• This is a full time, hospital employed position with a large built in referral base.
• Integrated EPIC EMR platform utilized system-wide throughout the organization.

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of surgery experience is preferred; however, new graduates will be considered.
• Active Washington State license or ability to obtain a Washington State license.
• The ideal candidate will place a priority on quality of care, patient experience and collaboration.
• Our ideal candidate will be focused on building lasting relationships with their patients as well as strong ties within the community.
  
  

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary Range: $129,869 - $146,456 DOE
• Employment bonus, relocation reimbursement & CME allowance
• Malpractice insurance is fully covered!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, disability and life.
• Skagit Regional Health offers 401a and 457b retirement plans that invest in your future financial security.
• Skagit Regional Health is a PSLF approved institution.
• Washington State has no income tax, enhancing your financial benefits.

• Skagit Regional Health is an integrated health system with a growing staff of nearly 3,000, including a medical staff of over 570, and is comprised of two acute care hospitals and almost 30 outpatient clinics in over 25 medical specialties. We provide advanced, quality and comprehensive services to the residents of the nine communities we serve in Skagit, Island and North Snohomish counties. We commit to work collaboratively as a system to lead a culture that is focused on High Reliability and promote safe and reliable activities at all times.
• Our two acute care hospitals include Skagit Valley Hospital, located in Mount Vernon, and Cascade Valley Hospital, located in Arlington. Both of these facilities offer a full range of services including emergency care, acute and critical care, birth centers, heart and vascular services, as well as comprehensive diagnostic imaging. 

• Mount Vernon and Arlington are growing communities that provides immediate access to an abundance of outdoor recreational activities. Situated on the Puget Sound coastal region of Washington, our community has a lot of offer outdoor enthusiasts year round from camping, hiking, skiing, kayaking, and more! 
• Mount Vernon is home to the famous Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, which brings visitors from all 50 states and over 85 countries every spring. Explore our historic downtowns where you can visit a number of our small businesses, unique restaurants and breweries. In the summer, shop at our local farmers market and enjoy a number of festivals.  
• Live in a family friend environment with safe communities, great schools, and exciting opportunities for everyone in your family! Within the state of Washington, you will find a flourishing food, craft drink, art, and entertainment scenes.
• Centrally located between Seattle and Vancouver, BC, you can enjoy all the amenities of a big city, such as access to international and regional airports and world class entertainment, without the cost of living or traffic!
• In 2021, Washington was named #1 in the U.S. News Best States ranking for the second year in a row.