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Advanced Practice Provider (PA-C) - UWMC Spine & Sports Medicine Service - Physician Assistant - Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine

Physician AssistantNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$126k-$200k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

This position is being recruited for through a secondary applicant tracking system. To be considered for the role, please apply at the following link: Position Details - Academic Personnel & Faculty

Join the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at the University of Washington.

The University of Washington is one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions, and our orthopaedic surgeons cover five campuses including Harborview Medical Center, the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake, University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest, Seattle Children’s Hospital, and the VA Puget Sound Health Care System.

Our staff not only enjoy competitive pay and outstanding benefits with opportunities for professional growth, but also a region noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

UW Medicine works to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge while providing outstanding primary and specialty care to people throughout the WWAMI (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho) region.

We are recruiting a full-time physician assistant (PA) at the faculty rank of Teaching Associate to join our spine surgery and sports medicine service at the University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest Hospital and Montlake Campuses.

The successful candidate is expected to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team and have effective interpersonal skills, leadership skills, and clinical expertise.

Our physician assistants are responsible for providing comprehensive orthopaedic care to patients in the surgical, inpatient and outpatient settings. Teaching associates hold annual appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30) and may be reappointed to subsequent annual terms.

Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off. This position has a flexible start date in the winter of 2027.

Salary

The base salary range for this position will be: $10,500 - $16,667 per month ($126,000-200,004 annually) commensurate with qualifications and years of experience as a physician assistant, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determinations and calculations.

Physicians Practice Plans

For practitioners holding an appointment in one of the physicians practice plans, additional benefits that may be available can be found here: faculty.uwmedicine.org

Qualifications

1. Current and valid Washington State Physician Assistant License.

2. Graduate Degree from an accredited PA program. Nationally certified PA-C with DEA.

3. Proven excellence working in an interdisciplinary collaborative team environment.

Application Instructions

Please submit your CV, cover letter/personal statement, and contact information for 3 professional references via Interfolio.

Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in research, teaching, mentoring, patient care, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum

$126,000.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum

$200,004.00 annual

Other Compensation

Benefits

For information about benefits for this position, visit washington.edu

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

  • Temporary or Regular?
  • This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit

Not Applicable

About UW Medicine – Where Your Impact GOES Further

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

Key Responsibilities

The physician assistant will provide comprehensive orthopaedic care to patients across surgical, inpatient, and outpatient settings. They are expected to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team to advance medical knowledge and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Surgical assistanceInpatient careOutpatient careInterdisciplinary collaboration

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

University of Washington holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 95 active listings.

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 72% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Orthopedic Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in orthopedic surgery (pa)ranked against 309 Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$126k–$200kOrthopedic Surgery median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)42 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$152k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Orthopedic Surgery listings in Washington13 active311 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 72% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWashington Physician Assistant listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus · 14% offer loan repayment121 active listings, Oct 2026
Orthopedic Surgery hiring demand#2 of 5 specialtiespostings stay open a median 46 days · 9% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, September 2026 · 86 postings, 190 closed
New Orthopedic Surgery listings349 in the last 30 days264 the 30 days before (+32%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
University of Washingtonsilver tier, 71/100Top Employers work-life index95 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (309 Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$163k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 24 employers
9
<$150k
8
$150k-175k
7
$175k-200k
6
$200k-225k
3
$225k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
42%
Relocation assistance
18%
Loan repayment
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Orthopedic Surgery (Roseville, CA)

Sutter Health · Roseville, California

$175k-$243k
#2

Clinical Director, Physician Assistant

Pine Park Health · San Francisco, California

$200k-$240k
#3

Outpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant/Associates

$172k-$229k
#4

Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

$150k-$224k
+ 31 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 60% of Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 309 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Seattle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$869k≈ 6.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,227/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.