Physiatry / Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Assistant

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The section of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Virginia Mason Medical Center is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), to join their coordinated team approach to rehabilitation. The section provides musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation services with a multidisciplinary team. We provide both conservative and interventional services and work closely with colleagues in multiple specialties to deliver care. This position is 100% outpatient and will focus on musculoskeletal and general rehab.

This provider would work both at our main practice at our downtown Seattle location as well as our Lynnwood clinic. Our approach to healthcare includes interdisciplinary care with in house PT, OT speech therapy, nursing and rehabilitation and pain psychology. Our section has been instrumental in the award winning team-based "Seattle Spine Clinic" approach to managing patients with spine conditions ( . org / article / S2212-134X(13) 00198-6 / abstract) .

We are seeking a strong enthusiastic APP who can embrace change, possesses strong leadership traits and who can become an integral partner of our team. Teaching and research opportunities are available. A good sense of humor is a plus.

Job Requirements

Nurse Practitioner

Washington State Registered Nurse License and an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License are required for this job.

Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and National Provider Identifier (NPI) numbers may be required depending on the position, as well as prescriptive authority.

Advanced background in nursing; an understanding of anatomy, physiology, histology, and pharmacology; and strong interpersonal and counseling skills.

Certification by specialty area as well as work experience in specialty area may be required, depending on the position.

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Physician Assistant

This position requires Certification as a Physician Assistant with prescriptive authority in the State of Washington.

Team Details

At Virginia Mason Medical Center our goal is to empower people to live healthy lives. That's why we focus on health education and preventive medicine, in addition to comprehensive and compassionate medical care. Laboratory testing, diagnostic screenings, occupational medicine, and much more are all available. Our caring team members enjoy building relationships with our patients.

About Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Our integrated health system has nearly 1,500 hospital beds including Bailey-Boushay House, the first skilled-nursing and outpatient chronic care management program in the United States designed specifically to meet the needs of people with HIV / AIDS; Benaroya Research Institute, internationally recognized for autoimmune disease research; and Virginia Mason Institute, a teaching organization which coaches health care professionals and others around the world in the Virginia Mason Production System, an innovative lean management method for improving quality and safety.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Virginia Mason

We commit to fostering an equitable, diverse and intentionally inclusive environment - we strive for all to feel valued, respected and that they belong. Our unique life experiences and backgrounds make our patient care extraordinary. Our diversity fuels our culture of innovation and transformative health care. Our differences are our strengths and inspire a promising future. Living in the Pacific Northwest Located in the Pacific NW, Seattle is an area with a mild climate year round and close to the great outdoors where we enjoy an abundance of activities with our close proximity to the waters of Puget Sound and surroundingmountains. City life and cultural activities are also thriving. With a variety of neighborhoods and areas to work and live, there are many choices for the type of lifestyle you'd like to enjoy.

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region. While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that include health / dental / vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

Pay Range

$61.53 - $77.23 / hour