Orthopedic Trauma PA needed in beautiful Bellingham
Apply NowCompany: Peacehealth
Location: Bellingham, WA 98225
Description:
PeaceHealth is seeking a Physician Assistant with the Orthopedics team at St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, Washington. This is a full time position working 12-hour shifts assisting the Orthopedic Trauma team.
Ideal Candidate
Practice Highlights
Position is paid depending on Years of Experience (0-3, 3-5, 5-10, 10+): $65.86-$83.42 and includes medical malpractice coverage and tail coverageas well as full benefits.
Please reach out if you would like to learn more! Keith Nussbaum, Physician & Clinician Recruiter - KNussbaum@peacehealth.org.
Bellingham, WA is the perfect blend of endless outdoor recreation, urban living, strong schools, great shopping & cuisine, and so much more! These amenities are surrounded by incredible scenery, from the sea to the mountains and the rainforest, making this community an amazing place to live. Acclaimed for its small-city flavor and the home of Western Washington University, Whatcom Community College and Bellingham Technical College, Bellingham has a robust art, music and cultural scene while boasting 65 miles of inner-urban trails to explore, pristine lakes, forests, saltwater beaches, and snow-covered peaks - there are unlimited opportunities for breathtaking hikes, relaxing camping trips, water activities, bird watching, snow sports, and scenic drives! Located 90 minutes north of Seattle and 30 minutes south of British Columbia, Canada, this idyllic city has been rated as one of America's most desirable communities by Money, Outside, Kiplinger, Forbes, and National Geographic magazines. Head to Mount Baker for a day in the snow. Tour the San Juan Islands by sea kayak or sailboat. Trek the North Cascades on foot. Stay in town to explore the shops and cafes of historic Fairhaven and Downtown and then catch a show at Mount Baker Theater - you can do it all in Bellingham!
PeaceHealth has been serving the communities of northwest Washington since 1890 with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, now a 253-bed, two-campus hospital providing a Level II Trauma Center and a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. PeaceHealth's Whatcom Region also includes the comprehensive heart care services of the Cardiovascular Center at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center as well as the primary and specialty care provided by PeaceHealth Medical Group.
Qualifications
Education
Experience
Credentials
Ideal Candidate
- Board Certified Physician Assistant with demonstrated post-certification experience in Orthopedic Clinic practice and surgical assists
- Level II Trauma Center with 7 Orthopedic Surgeons specializing in Trauma
- Interest in being part of a high-energy, busy, growing elective orthopedic practice with a strong and supportive PA team
- Ability to work both days and nights, with nights being rotated through all providers as well as on-call responsibilities
Practice Highlights
- Clinic is in the Medical Office Plaza near St. Joseph Medical Center
- 33 total staff members at the clinic, including 7 surgeons and 6 Physician Assistants
- Onsite Imaging and Laboratory
- Current Clinician team is experienced, collegial, and high functioning
- Strong support staff who are excited to support the clinicians
- Epic EHR
Position is paid depending on Years of Experience (0-3, 3-5, 5-10, 10+): $65.86-$83.42 and includes medical malpractice coverage and tail coverageas well as full benefits.
Please reach out if you would like to learn more! Keith Nussbaum, Physician & Clinician Recruiter - KNussbaum@peacehealth.org.
Bellingham, WA is the perfect blend of endless outdoor recreation, urban living, strong schools, great shopping & cuisine, and so much more! These amenities are surrounded by incredible scenery, from the sea to the mountains and the rainforest, making this community an amazing place to live. Acclaimed for its small-city flavor and the home of Western Washington University, Whatcom Community College and Bellingham Technical College, Bellingham has a robust art, music and cultural scene while boasting 65 miles of inner-urban trails to explore, pristine lakes, forests, saltwater beaches, and snow-covered peaks - there are unlimited opportunities for breathtaking hikes, relaxing camping trips, water activities, bird watching, snow sports, and scenic drives! Located 90 minutes north of Seattle and 30 minutes south of British Columbia, Canada, this idyllic city has been rated as one of America's most desirable communities by Money, Outside, Kiplinger, Forbes, and National Geographic magazines. Head to Mount Baker for a day in the snow. Tour the San Juan Islands by sea kayak or sailboat. Trek the North Cascades on foot. Stay in town to explore the shops and cafes of historic Fairhaven and Downtown and then catch a show at Mount Baker Theater - you can do it all in Bellingham!
PeaceHealth has been serving the communities of northwest Washington since 1890 with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, now a 253-bed, two-campus hospital providing a Level II Trauma Center and a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. PeaceHealth's Whatcom Region also includes the comprehensive heart care services of the Cardiovascular Center at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center as well as the primary and specialty care provided by PeaceHealth Medical Group.
Qualifications
Education
- Accredited Program Required: Physician Assistant. and
- Required: . Must be Board certified by the AAPA
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year Preferred: Physician Assistant experience
Credentials
- Required : Physician Assistant and
- Required within 30 Days: Basic Life Support or
- Required within 30 Days: Advanced Cardiac Life Support or
- Required within 30 Days: Pediatric Advanced Life Support