What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant position at CommonSpirit Health?
Overview
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.
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
- 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)
