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PA-C or ARNP - Neurological Surgery Clinic - UW Medical Center-Montlake

Physician AssistantNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$139k-$211k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday4-day week · 4×10sWeekdays only

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Job Description

UW Medical Center-Montlake - Neurological Surgery Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant).

WORK SCHEDULE: Full time / 40 hours per week

4x10 shift schedule, 7:00am-5:30pm

Shifts will be scheduled Monday-Friday - the exact days worked may vary by week

Department Description

The Neurological Surgery Clinic at UW Medical Center-Montlake is an international leader and pioneer in the care and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the brain, spine and peripheral nerves.

We take a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to complex neurosurgical problems such as tumors, degenerative disease, vascular lesions, epilepsy, spinal anomalies, peripheral nerve disorders, chronic pain and spasticity, movement disorders and developmental defects.

Our patients receive uncompromising care in one of the most advanced facilities in the world.

Position Highlights

  • Provide neurosurgical services in outpatient and inpatient settings
  • Work alongside attending physicians, fellows, and residents across the Neurological Surgery continuum of care

Primary Job Responsibilities

Outpatient Responsibilities

Provides pre-surgical care, which includes surgical clearance, H&P, and coordination of care with anesthesia, medicine, and inpatient team for complex cases

Provides post-operative care, which includes post-operative clinic visits, medication management, pathology follow-up, and coordination of care with consult services

  • Triages patient messages and implements a plan of care
  • Interprets lab and diagnostic tests results and consults with attending physician

Inpatient Responsibilities

Participates in Daily Morning and Afternoon Rounds

Provides daily care, which includes evaluating and managing patients, writing daily progress notes, and formulating/implementing plans

Coordinates patient care with other services (endocrinology, internal medicine, neurology, ENT, ID)

May perform the following procedures: lumbar punctures, drain removal (Subgaleal, JP, Hemovac), external ventricular drain placement and removal, lumbar drain placement and removal, shunt/Ommaya tapping, nasal endoscopy

Additional Responsibilities

  • Partakes in monthly case presentations and journal clubs that are led by the APP with Physician support
  • Provides clinical mentoring to APP students and interns
  • Attends team educational conferences (M&M, surgical grand rounds, tumor boards)

Requirements

  • Current and valid Washington State ARNP licensure or Physician Assistant licensure
  • Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or an accredited Physician Assistant Program
  • DEA prescriptive authority
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • Previous neurosurgery experience preferred

Equivalent education or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license or certification.

About UW Medical Center-Montlake

UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As one of the top hospitals in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in multiple specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

UW Medical Center is proud to be recognized with Magnet Hospital status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. As a teaching hospital and research center, we're deeply committed to the enhancement of care for our patients-as well as the professional growth of our staff.

The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.

Excellence. Exploration. Education.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum

$138,720.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum

$210,684.00 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 Advanced Practice Provider will provide comprehensive neurosurgical services in both outpatient and inpatient settings, including surgical clearance and post-operative management. They will also participate in daily rounds, coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, and perform specialized clinical procedures.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient TriageDiagnostic Test InterpretationPatient Care CoordinationElectronic Health RecordsMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PA-C or ARNP - Neurological Surgery Clinic - UW Medical Center-Montlake at University of Washington a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Surgery (PA) — ranked against 378 active Surgery (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

University of Washington ranks #3 of 16 employers hiring Physician Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 95 active listings.

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 70% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in surgery (pa)ranked against 378 Surgery (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$139k–$211kSurgery median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$163k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Surgery listings in Washington20 active380 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 70% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWashington Physician Assistant listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus · 13% offer loan repayment120 active listings, Nov 2026
Surgery hiring demand#6 of 6 specialtiespostings stay open a median 41 days · 6% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 107 postings, 230 closed
New Surgery listings669 in the last 30 days462 the 30 days before (+45%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Surgery pay trend−3.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
University of Washingtonsilver tier, 70/100 · #3 of 16 for payTop Employers work-life index95 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (378 Surgery (PA) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 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 ~$175k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$12k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

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Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 28 employers
12
<$140k
9
$140k-165k
10
$165k-190k
6
$190k-215k
2
$215k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
47%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$172k-$229k
#2

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$150k-$224k
#3

PA-C or ARNP - Spine Center - UW Medical Center-Northwest

$139k-$211k
#4

Clinic Director - Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 90% of Surgery (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 378 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Seattle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$869k≈ 6.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,227/mo≈ 19% 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.