General Surgery PA – Mount Vernon, Washington

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.

• Skagit Regional Health is an integrated health system with a growing staff of nearly 3,000, including a medical staff of over 570, and is comprised of two acute care hospitals and almost 30 outpatient clinics in over 25 medical specialties. We provide advanced, quality and comprehensive services to the residents of the nine communities we serve in Skagit, Island and North Snohomish counties. We commit to work collaboratively as a system to lead a culture that is focused on High Reliability and promote safe and reliable activities at all times.
• Skagit Valley Hospital is licensed for 137 beds with a Level III Trauma Center. The hospital features a full range of services including the latest surgery techniques; renal dialysis; a well-appointed Family Birth Center; comprehensive diagnostic imaging and an advanced heart and vascular institute that includes the only cardiac catheterization labs in the area.

• Mount Vernon, located in majestic Skagit Valley, is a growing community that provides immediate access to an abundance of outdoor recreational activities. Situated on the Puget Sound coastal region of Washington, our community has a lot of offer outdoor enthusiasts year round from camping, hiking, skiing, kayaking, and more! 
• Mount Vernon is home to the famous Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, which brings visitors from all 50 states and over 85 countries every spring. Explore our historic downtown and our riverwalk where you can visit a number of our small businesses, unique restaurants and breweries. In the summer, shop at our local farmers market and enjoy an outdoor concert.
• Live in a family friend environment with safe communities, great schools, and exciting opportunities for everyone in your family! Within the state of Washington, you will find a flourishing food, craft drink, art, and entertainment scenes.
• Centrally located between Seattle and Vancouver, BC, you can enjoy all the amenities of a big city, such as access to international and regional airports and world class entertainment, without the cost of living or traffic!
• In 2021, Washington was named #1 in the U.S. News Best States ranking for the second year in a row.