Bariatric Surgery Physician Assistant Salaried Locum

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Bariatric Surgery Physician Assistant Salaried Locum at Permanente Medicine a 5.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Surgery position at Permanente Medicine 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.

Permanente Medicine lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $148k to $174k annually.

This position is based in Bellevue, 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.

Key skills and qualifications: Bariatric surgery, Patient evaluation, Laparoscopic surgery, Robotic surgery, Clinical management, Surgical assistance, Call coverage, Patient care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will evaluate and manage bariatric surgery patients in an outpatient clinic setting. They will also provide first assistance during laparoscopic and robotic surgical procedures at the ambulatory surgery center and partner hospital.

Benefits package: Paid Time Off, Paid Annual Education Leave + Allowance, Employer Paid Malpractice & Tail Coverage. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.