Physician Assistant

Full Job Description

Proliance Surgeons is one of the largest surgical practices in the country, with over 450 providers including over 200 board-certified physicians providing treatment at more than 100 care centers in Washington State. At Proliance, our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire, develop and engage great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and encourage growth and development to make our organization a great place to work. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we’ve experienced, and how we think to create Exceptional Outcomes, Personally Delivered. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit and pay package including health coverage, 401k with match and profit share, PTO and more! For further details please visit our careers page at www.proliancesurgeons.com/careers Compensation during the offer process will be determined based on factors such as compensation structure, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Be Part of Who We Are! Position Summary Proliance Surgeons Everett Bone & Joint is seeking a part-time to full-time Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) to work with our fellowship trained Orthopedic and Spine surgeons. Our private, physician owned practice, currently consists of 8 fellowship trained surgeons and 3 physician assistants. Our primary office and ambulatory surgery center are located in Everett, Washington where we offer a full spectrum of orthopedic services including an AAAHC-certified outpatient ambulatory surgery center, a full-body MRI center and digital radiography. Everett Bone & Joint is a division of Proliance Surgeons, a specialty physician practice of 150 physicians and over 100 care centers throughout the Puget Sound region. Learn more about us at proliancesurgeons.com/ebj. We are looking for a PA-C who will be able to fulfill tasks both in the clinic and the operating room. The practice covers all subspecialties of orthopedics and is a very well-known and respected practice in Everett, WA and surrounding communities. A successful candidate will be a supportive partner with the physicians; one who exercises flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the practice. The ideal candidate would have several years’ experience in spine surgery. The chosen PA will spend the majority of time working within the designated specialty but will also include opportunities for cross-coverage. We are a team oriented group focused on working together in order to ensure that our patients receive exceptional care. Key Duties and Responsibilities The key duties and responsibilities of the Physician Assistant include, but are not limited to:

• Independent patient care (in clinic seeing post ops, pre-ops, new patients, established patients, and performing injections or other minor procedures/reductions, interpreting images, and reviewing labs) as well as inpatient consults, admissions, discharges, and ER evaluations
• Developing appropriate treatment plans
• Operating room first assist
• No primary ER or after-hours call responsibility
• Occasional rounding duties

Education/Experience

• Graduate of accredited Physician’s Assistant Program
• Washington State Physician Assistant License, Current
• Current Certification as a physician assistant by the National Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Current CPR and BLS from the American Heart Association
• Two years prior experience in surgery preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced physical assessment and critical thinking skills required
• Ability to listen, interact and communicate verbally and in writing
• Required: Comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures, techniques, Standards of Care, instrumentation, equipment, and supplies as they directly correlate to the specialty.
• Superior customer service skills
• Great interpersonal skills; demonstrating patience, composure and cooperation; working well with all patients, physicians and staff.
• Advanced understanding of and adherence to all safety, risk management and precautionary procedures, including the consistent respect for confidentiality (HIPAA)
• Using time efficiently, with meticulous attention to detail, accuracy and completion
• Ability to manage multiple factors for the best result.
• Resourcefulness in addressing first level problems and tenacity to see things through to solution
• Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective
• Able to adapt to change, delays or unexpected events while maintaining a positive mindset
• Clear oral and written communication
• Ability to provide feedback to improve performance
• Self-motivated; able to work following specific guidelines and in accordance with detailed instructions; measure self against standard of excellence, overcome obstacles and challenges with little supervision

Work Environment/Physical Demands The work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.