Hand & Upper Extremity Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) - Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
Job Description
About the Role
Join University of Washington Medical Center as a Hand & Upper Extremity PA-C – $120K-$178K in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- conduct at their current employment and past employment.
Requirements
- and years of experience as a physician assistant, or as mandated by a U.
- Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
- Please note that only.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $120K - $178K
- 30 days PTO.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join University of Washington Medical Center as a Hand & Upper Extremity PA-C – $120K-$178K.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Hand & Upper Extremity Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) - Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine position at University of Washington includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Orthopaedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Orthopaedic Surgery position at University of Washington is open to physician assistant candidates.
Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.
Compensation Analysis
University of Washington lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $120k to $178k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Seattle, Washington.
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician assistant earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($120k–$178k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Orthopaedic surgery, Sports medicine, Patient care, Inpatient care, Outpatient care, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Clinical assessment, Hand surgery. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopaedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive orthopaedic care to patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. They will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including surgeons, physicians, and therapists.
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Professional Development. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
today
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