Physician Assistant – General Surgery
Job Description
- Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–2:30 PM — no call, nights or weekends
- PTE $72,000 - $120,000 + 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
Looking for a clinical role where you can work closely with an experienced surgeon, build your surgical knowledge, and enjoy a predictable weekday schedule?
Cascade Hernia & Surgical Solutions is seeking a Physician Assistant to join its general surgery clinic and ambulatory surgery center in Puyallup, Washington.
This position offers the opportunity to work directly with Dr. Robert C. Wright and his patients throughout the preoperative and postoperative process, with the opportunity to assist in the operating room. The practice focuses on elective, medically necessary general surgery, including hernia and gallbladder procedures, without trauma service or emergency call.
Position Highlights
- Monday–Friday, approximately 9:00 AM–2:30 PM
- Part-time, approximately 0.6–0.75 FTE
- No call or weekends
- Major holidays off
- Preoperative consultations and postoperative patient care
- Opportunity to assist in the operating room
- Training available for surgical assisting
- Experienced, collaborative clinical team
- Focused elective outpatient surgical practice
Responsibilities
- Conduct preoperative consultations and patient assessments
- Provide postoperative evaluations and follow-up care
- Work closely with the surgeon in managing surgical patients
- Educate patients about procedures, recovery, and follow-up
- Coordinate patient care with the clinical team
- Assist in the operating room as appropriate following training and credentialing
Dr. Wright performs approximately 12–19 surgical cases per week, including hernia repairs, gallbladder procedures, and other general surgical cases.
Qualifications
- Current NCCPA certification (PA-C)
- Washington State PA license or eligibility
- At least 3 years of clinical experience
- Strong patient consultation and assessment skills
- Current ACLS/BLS certifications
- DEA registration
- General surgery or operating room experience is helpful but not required
- Willingness to learn surgical assisting
Compensation and Benefits
The annualized full-time-equivalent compensation range is $120,000–$160,000, with actual salary prorated according to the agreed part-time FTE.
Benefits include medical and dental insurance, PTO, and retirement benefits, including 401(k) and employer-funded retirement contributions, subject to eligibility.
About Dr. Robert C. Wright, MD, FACS
Dr. Wright has nearly 30 years of surgical experience and has performed more than 25,000 surgical procedures, including nearly 10,000 hernia procedures. He works closely with his clinical team to provide focused outpatient surgical care.
Learn more about Dr. Wright and the practice at (Login for Information)
Meridian Surgery Center is a physician-led, Medicare-certified and accredited ambulatory surgery center in Puyallup, Washington. The facility includes a newly constructed Class C operating suite, clinic space, perioperative support, sterile processing, and postoperative recovery services.
To inquire about the position, contact Sally Wright at (Login for Information).
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan