Teaching Associate - UWMC Spine & Sports Medicine Service - Physician Assistant - Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

11d • Onsite

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 at the University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest Hospital and Montlake Campuses. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team and demonstrate effective interpersonal and leadership skills, along with clinical expertise. Physician assistants provide comprehensive orthopaedic care to patients in surgical, inpatient, and outpatient settings.

Teaching Associates hold annual appointments aligned with a 12-month service period from July 1 through June 30 and may be reappointed to subsequent annual terms. Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period, making 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 mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determinations and calculations. Additional benefits may be available to practitioners holding an appointment in a physicians practice plan.

Requirements

• Current and valid Washington State Physician Assistant License.
• Graduate degree from an accredited PA program.
• Nationally certified PA-C with DEA.
• Proven excellence working in an interdisciplinary collaborative team environment.
• Effective interpersonal skills, leadership skills, and clinical expertise.

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 are mentioned; specific benefits are not listed.
• For faculty with a 12-month service period, the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off.
• Additional benefits may be available to practitioners holding an appointment in a physicians practice plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level