Job Description

Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Orthopedic

Jefferson Healthcare

Announcement #323376

Jefferson Healthcare ( www.jeffersonhealthcare.org) in the beautiful town of Port Townsend, Washington, is seeking a full-time Orthopedic Physician Assistant to join our Orthopedics team. This exciting opportunity allows you to work alongside dedicated orthopedic surgeons and advanced practice providers while delivering hands-on patient care across outpatient, and surgical settings. We are looking for an experienced, compassionate, and motivated provider who thrives in a collaborative, team-based environment, is eager to grow within orthopedics, and is passionate about making a meaningful impact in our vibrant Olympic Peninsula community. Prior orthopedic experience is preferred, though candidates with a strong surgical background and enthusiasm for the specialty are encouraged to apply.

What we can offer you:

• Patient-centered, team-based care in a collaborative and supportive work environment focused on delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Competitive base salary with additional RVU-based incentives to reward your productivity and performance.
• Four-Day Work Week: Enjoy a balanced schedule with four 10-hour days, including 8 hours of patient care and 2 hours of protected administrative time each week.
• Exceptional benefits package, including a generous employer contribution to your retirement account and low-cost insurance premiums for both individuals and families. Our benefits are consistently ranked in the top 1% statewide!
• Annual CME allowance to support your continuing medical education and professional development.
• Education Loan Reimbursement via WSAC ( www.wsac.wa.gov/pslf)
• Single Location, One EMR: Provide orthopedic services exclusively at our Critical Access Hospital using Epic EMR for a seamless, efficient workflow in a fully integrated system.

Jefferson Healthcare is one of the top employers on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula and near Seattle, Victoria, BC and Vancouver. We are a DNV accredited, 5 Star rated 25-bed Critical Access Hospital with six rural health clinics and a wide scope of specialty services; we provide exceptional care for more than 25,000 residents of East Jefferson County.

Port Townsend has been named as one of the coolest small towns in America ... with good reason. With an abundance of festivals, endless recreational/hiking/skiing/sailing activities, great places to eat, and a strong and vibrant community feel. National Geographic calls Port Townsend "one of the most sophisticated places west of Seattle" and 16 Best Places to Live in the US in 2015 (nearby Port Angeles by Outdoors Magazine).

What are we looking for:

• A compassionate, highly motivated Provider
• Prior orthopedic experience or hands-on surgical experience
• Experience in surgical assisting and post-operative management
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program
• Current NCCPA certification
• A desire to live in a small community
• Ability to work as a team as well as independently

To apply and/or inquire about this position, please contact our Provider Recruiter, Jessie Michaels at jmichaels@jeffersonhealthcare.org

OR

Visit our careers website at https://jeffersonhealthcare.org/healthcare-careers/

Open until filled.

Jefferson Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Disclaimer As part of Jefferson Healthcare's commitment to a safe and high-quality workplace, all candidates are required to complete pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, and for certain positions, a drug test.

Screenings are conducted in accordance with RCW 43.43.815, RCW 43.43.830-.842, and RCW 49.44.240, as well as Jefferson Healthcare's Drug and Alcohol Policy. Roles designated as safety-sensitive may be tested under a standard or modified (non-THC) drug panel, consistent with Washington State law.