General Surgery Physician Assistant, Hourly Locums

Job DetailsDescriptionAbout UsWashington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) is a clinician-led, self-governed and independent multi-specialty group practice, providing care to the more than 700,000 Kaiser Permanente patients in Washington state.

We work unencumbered by traditional health care obstacles and without silos; prioritizing people over profits, collaboration over ego, and driven by a singular goal : our patients' health.

At WPMG, we take care of the whole person, with a team to address the fundamental, social, and emotional needs that contribute to total health.

We are clinicians motivated by the desire to make a purposeful difference in the communities we serve, and in how health care is delivered.

SummaryKaiser Permanente-Washington Permanente Medical Group is seeking an hourly locums General Surgery Physician Assistant to join our Capitol Hill and Bellevue team in Seattle and Bellevue, WA.

Kaiser Permanente-Washington Permanente Medical Group is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) General Surgery Physician Assistant to join our Bellevue and Capitol Hill team in Bellevue and Seattle, Washington.

This is a multi-disciplinary General Surgery practice involving the full breadth of elective and acute care general surgery.

There is a team spirit of collaboration with an emphasis on continuous learning, education, quality improvement, and standardization of care and best practices.

We have a full multi-disciplinary team of General Surgeons, General Surgery Physician Assistants, and robust support staff including RNs and MAs.

Core components of this position include : * Evaluating and managing patients in the outpatient clinic at all points in the care continuum* First Assist on laparoscopic, robotic and open procedures* Community Hospital Rounding & Inpatient management* Consultations in urgent care and ED if needed to amplify efficiencies* No trauma component to this position.

Capitol Hill Campus is a multispecialty medical center. Lab, Radiology and Pharmacy on site. Office hours are 8am - 5pm Monday through Friday, with Urgent Care open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

As a condition of employment, all clinicians and employees are required to verify COVID-19 vaccination status. As part of the pre-boarding process and before starting work, you will be required to verify your vaccination status, and will be provided an opportunity to apply for an accommodation based on a religious or medical reason, if needed.

Compensation and BenefitsThe entire hourly rate range for this position is $63.27 to $70.63 per hour. Placement of new hires will be in the range of $63.

27 to $70.63 based on factors such as education, training or experience.Benefits include : Full malpractice indemnification (including tail coverage), 401(k), employer contributions to social security.

CommunitySeattle is a seaport city and the seat of King County. With an estimated 686,800 residents, Seattle is the largest city in both the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America.

The city is situated on an isthmus between Puget Sound and Lake Washington. A major gateway for trade with Asia, Seattle is the fourth-largest port in North America in terms of container handling as of 2015.

Named by Kiplinger's as one of the "10 Best Cities for the Next Decade," the Seattle metropolitan region is a great place to live, visit and do business.

It's home to some of the most recognizable global companies including Amazon, Boeing, Microsoft, Starbucks, Costco, Nordstrom, REI, and Alaska Airlines.

Whether you're looking for economic opportunity, cultural events or educational excellence, you'll find it?and much more?

in Seattle.We are dedicated to building lifetime relationships with peers and patients in Washington State's richly diverse communities.

Many know the Pacific Northwest as an attractive tourist destination with beautiful scenery, friendly people, and a host of cultural and recreational opportunities.

These elements, and others, make Washington an excellent place to live.Equity, Inclusion and DiversityIn our local communities and across the nation, Kaiser Permanente sets the standard for respectful care.

With multicultural staff, equity, inclusion and diversity councils, medical interpretation resources, outreach efforts, educational programs and more, Kaiser Permanente puts people first in our medical centers and beyond.

As part of Kaiser Permanente, Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) seeks to create equity in our communities, eliminate health disparities, and always put patients?

the heart of everything we do?first.Following the guidelines in our National Diversity Agenda, every member of our team strives to : * Provide culturally responsive and appropriate medical care to improve the health and satisfaction of all people in our increasingly diverse membership* Recruit and retain clinicians and staff that enhance our workforce* Grow our membership by providing exceptional service and clinical care to all communities in our regionCreating a diverse workforce, an inclusive environment, and equitable opportunity for employment, growth, and advancement are deeply linked to our mission, our business, and our economic future.

WPMG continues to add programs that build and maintain a workplace where we engage with our members, communities, and each other?

with dignity, respect, and cultural understanding.Equal Employment OpportunityAs part of our commitment to our employees and the members and patients we serve, we integrate diversity into all aspects of our operations.

Maintaining a workforce with industry-leading levels of diversity through deliberate planning, development, and outreach is critical to fulfilling our mission, sustaining our business objectives, and providing the best level of care to our members and patients.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

QualificationsSkillsBehaviors : Motivations : EducationRequiredPhysician Assistant or better.ExperienceRequiredAll applicants must possess a full range of clinical skills and an interest in working with an innovative group practice.

All applicants must have an unrestricted Washington State Medical License and Federally Issued DEA license.Licenses & CertificationsRequiredSurgeryPhys Assist NCCPA (PA-C)DEA LicenseWashington Medical Lic