Physician Assistant - General Surgery

About the role

EvergreenHealth is recruiting a full‑time General Surgery Physician Assistant to join the Surgical Care Team at EvergreenHealth Medical Center in Kirkland, WA. The position involves a high volume of acute surgical cases with daily dedicated OR availability, working alongside six board‑certified surgeons who specialize in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery, colorectal, foregut, endocrine, complex abdominal wall hernia repairs, and breast surgery. Referral strength comes from over 80 primary care providers in the EvergreenHealth Medical Group (EHMG), a physician‑led, physician‑designed organization of more than 350 primary care doctors and specialists that includes 12 primary care practices, 48 specialty practices, and hospitalist/intensivist teams. EvergreenHealth serves nearly one million residents in King and Snohomish counties, employs a staff of 5,000 across over 80 specialties, and has earned recent accolades including “America’s 50 Best Hospitals” (Healthgrades), “Best Hospitals” (US News & World Report), an “A” Rating for Patient Safety (The Leapfrog Group), and a 5‑Star Rating (CMS Hospital Compare). The role operates within a Center of Excellence that follows evidence‑based, standardized surgical approaches, and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Kirkland provides a vibrant waterfront lifestyle with abundant outdoor recreation, art, dining, and boutique shopping on the shores of Lake Washington just east of Seattle.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operating room for laparoscopic and robotic assisted procedures.
• Participate in preoperative and postoperative patient care.
• Collaborate with surgeons specializing in colorectal, foregut, endocrine, hernia, and breast surgery.
• Support a high‑volume acute surgical service with dedicated OR time.
• Contribute to the Center of Excellence’s evidence‑based, standardized surgical pathways.

Requirements

• Physician Assistant certification (PA‑C) and valid state licensure.
• Experience in general surgery; laparoscopic and/or robotic experience is helpful/strongly preferred.
• Experienced PAs with leadership background are preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑volume surgical environment.

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• On‑demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off / Vacation
• CME Allowance and Time Off
• Extended Illness Bank / Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits

Pay

Wage range: $145,598 – $177,871 per year.