About The Position

The University of Washington Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine is recruiting a full-time physician assistant at the faculty rank of Teaching Associate to join its spine surgery and sports medicine service. The position serves patients at the University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest Hospital and Montlake Campuses. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team and bring effective interpersonal and leadership skills along with clinical expertise. Physician assistants provide comprehensive orthopaedic care in surgical, inpatient, and outpatient settings. Teaching Associate appointments are annual and align with a 12-month service period from July 1 through June 30. Appointments may be renewed for subsequent annual terms. Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over the 12-month period, with the equivalent of one month available for paid time off. The position has a flexible start date in the winter of 2027. The base salary range is $10,500–$16,667 per month ($126,000–$200,004 annually), commensurate with qualifications and years of experience as a physician assistant, or as required by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determinations and calculations.

Requirements

  • Current and valid Washington State Physician Assistant License.
  • Graduate degree from an accredited physician assistant program.
  • Nationally certified PA-C with DEA.
  • Proven excellence working in an interdisciplinary collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive orthopaedic care to patients in surgical, inpatient, and outpatient settings.
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and outstanding benefits.
  • Opportunities for professional growth.
  • The equivalent of one month of paid time off over the 12-month service period.
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