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

Physician AssistantNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120k-$200k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

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 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: $10,000 - $16,667 per month ($120,000-200,004 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

$120,000.00 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 the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

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 while contributing to teaching and research initiatives.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Surgical assistanceInpatient careOutpatient careInterdisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Advanced Practice Provider - UWMC Spine Service - Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine at University of Washington a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Surgery (PA) — ranked against 371 active Surgery (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

University of Washington ranks #2 of 17 employers hiring Physician Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 104 active listings.

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 82% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$160k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $150k 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 ~$160k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution37 jobs · 28 employers

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<$150k
10
$150k-170k
11
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6
$190k-210k
3
$210k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
84%
CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Relocation assistance
28%
Loan repayment
19%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Surgery (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 371 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Seattle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$881k≈ 7.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,234/mo≈ 22% 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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.