Physician Assistant: Pain Management

Physician Assistant Above average in Physician Assistant rolesNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100k-$175k

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Full-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
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Job Description

Physician Assistant - Pain Management 

Olympia Orthopaedic Associates

Location: Olympia, WA 

Job Type: Full-time 

Pay Range: $100k - $175k per year. Bonus opportunities available based on production and quality of work. 

Summary of benefits

OOA covers part or all of the cost for Health, Dental, Vision, Long-term Disability Insurance, and CME. Employees are eligible to participate in a 401k plan with company matching. Flex spending plans, uniform allowances, and an Employee Assistance Program available as well. PTO is accrued based on position and tenure. 

Olympia Orthopaedics is a drug-free, alcohol-free, and smoke-free workplace. If offered employment, passage of background screen and pre-employment drug screen is required. Please note nicotine levels are included in testing.

Physician Assistant Summary

OOA is looking for an experienced Physician Assistant to work directly with one of our well-established Interventional Pain Management Physicians, specializing in treatment of complex regional pain syndrome along with back, neck, neuropathic, and cancer pain. Under the supervision of a physician, you will be responsible for examining patients, administering drugs, ordering medical and diagnostic testing, diagnosing illnesses, and counselling patients and their families. 

Physician Assistant Qualifications

* Active Physician Assistant license in the state of WA, or the ability to obtain one prior to hire.

* 2-3 years’ Orthopedic experience as a Physician Assistant, preference for experience in pain management.

Olympia, Washington is nicely located between Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon with access to a variety of activities including hiking, biking, skiing, fishing, camping, and much more. The cost of living is moderate, and the schools are ranked at the highest level by GreatSchools.com.

Questions about this job ad? Contact our Recruiter, Gabrielle, at careers@olyortho. com

*It is the policy of OOA to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or other status protected by local, state, or federal law. All applicants for employment are evaluated on the basis of education, training, experience, skill, aptitude, and other work-related factors. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Gabrielle Coviello, Recruiting Coordinator, careers@olyortho. [careers@olyortho.com] com*

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will work under the supervision of a physician to examine patients, order diagnostic tests, and diagnose illnesses. They are responsible for administering treatments and counseling patients and their families regarding complex pain conditions.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Physician Assistant license in the state of Washington or be able to obtain one prior to hire. A minimum of 2-3 years of orthopedic experience is required, with a preference for those with a background in pain management.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

OrthopedicsPatient ExaminationTreatment PlanningPatient CounselingNeuropathic Pain TreatmentClinical DocumentationMedical Diagnosis

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant: Pain Management at Olympia Orthopaedic Associates a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician Assistant roles — ranked against 4,010 active Physician Assistant roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Pain Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Olympia Orthopaedic Associates ranks #15 of 25 employers hiring Physician Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 72% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$138k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $129k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$138k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Physician Assistant roles

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About Olympia Orthopaedic Associates

Hospitals and Health Care
Olympia, WA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Long-term Disability Insurance
CME
401k with company matching
Flex Spending Plans
Uniform Allowances