Physician Assistant – General Surgery
Job Description
- Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–2:30 PM — no call, nights or weekends
- $120K–$160K annualized FTE compensation + medical, dental, PTO & retirement benefits
- Work closely with an experienced general surgeon in elective outpatient surgery, with OR training available
A Different Kind of General Surgery Experience
Are you an experienced Physician Assistant looking for a surgical practice focused entirely on elective care, with no trauma, emergency call, nights, or weekends?
Cascade Hernia & Surgical Solutions is seeking a Clinical Physician Assistant to work closely with Dr. Robert C. Wright and his surgical patients throughout the preoperative and postoperative process, with the opportunity to assist in the operating room.
This position offers the opportunity to build meaningful general surgery experience in a focused, fast-paced general surgery clinic and ambulatory surgery center, while enjoying a predictable Monday-Friday schedule.
The Practice
Dr. Wright performs approximately 12–19 surgical cases per week, primarily involving Hernia surgery, Gallbladder surgery or other elective general surgical procedures.
The practice focuses on elective, medically necessary surgery - there is no trauma service and no emergency surgery or call.
The PA will work closely with Dr. Wright and his patients in:
- Preoperative consultations
- Postoperative visits and follow-up
- Surgical patient management
- · Patient education and coordination of care
- Operating room assisting
Prior surgical or operating room experience is helpful but not required. Training will be provided for the right candidate.
Schedule
- Monday-Friday
- Approximately 9:00 AM-2:30 PM
- Approximately 5-6 hours per day
- 0.6-0.75 FTE
- No call, no nights, no weekends
- Major holidays off
Compensation & Benefits
- $120,000-$160,000 annualized full-time equivalent compensation
- Actual compensation prorated according to FTE
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- PTO
- 401(k)
- Additional employer-funded retirement benefits based on eligibility
Qualifications
- Current Physician Assistant license or eligibility in Washington State
- 3+ years of clinical experience
- Strong clinical consultation and patient assessment skills
- ACLS/BLS certification
- DEA registration
- Previous surgical or operating room experience helpful, but not required
- Willingness to learn and assist with surgical procedures
Why Join Cascade Hernia & Surgical Solutions?
This is an opportunity to work directly alongside an experienced general surgeon in a physician-led practice focused on elective outpatient surgery and patient care. You will have the opportunity to:
- Work closely with an experienced, high-volume general surgeon
- Develop expertise in general surgery and postoperative care
- Participate in preoperative and postoperative management
- Gain or expand operating room experience
- Work in a modern ambulatory surgery center
- Enjoy a predictable Monday-Friday schedule
- Become part of an experienced and collaborative clinical team
