General Surgery PA | Mount Vernon, WA | PSLF Eligible

Summary:

Do you want to build your career while strengthening your community? Skagit Regional Health has an immediate opening for an additional Physician Assistant to join our well-established and busy General Surgery department. At Skagit Regional Health, we are dedicated to enhancing the well-being of our communities, serving with compassion and respect, one person at a time. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and the community we serve by providing exceptional healthcare, always. We are committed to nurturing a culture that values diversity, inclusivity, and professional growth. 

Highlights:

• Join a collaborative acute and elective surgical team of nine (9) physicians and six (6) PAs, along with an experienced support staff.
• Responsibilities include seeing patients in the outpatient clinic, inpatient rounding, and assisting in our inpatient and outpatient Operating Rooms. Clinic, hospital, and Ambulatory Surgery Center all located on the same campus. Our surgeons have a broad practice, allowing you to assist on a variety of surgical cases.
• 4-day schedule with shared weeknight/weekend call of 1:7.
• 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:

• Master’s degree in physician assistant studies from an accredited program.
• 2-4 years of surgical experience is preferred; however, new graduates are welcome to apply!
• Active Washington State license or ability to obtain a Washington State license before start.
• Must have active BLS certification before starting or within first week of employment.
• The ideal candidate will place a priority on improving lives through compassionate and innovative healthcare and focus on building lasting relationships with their patients as well as strong ties within the community.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary Range: $140,440-$160,516 DOE
• Employment bonus, relocation reimbursement & CME allowance.
• Malpractice insurance, including tail insurance, is fully covered!
• Our comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• 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.