Physician Assistant: Neurosurgery

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100k-$175k

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Job Description

Physician Assistant, Neurosurgery

Olympia Orthopaedic Associates

Location: Olympia, WA

Job Type: Full-time

Starting 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 Neurosurgeons who specializes in surgery of the back, neck, and spine.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work both in clinic and assist in surgeries. Under the supervision of a surgeon, 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’ of Orthopaedic experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
  • 2-3 years’ of surgical assist experience, with a preference for neuro or spine surgery.

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 directly with a neurosurgeon to examine patients, order diagnostic tests, and diagnose medical conditions. They will also provide support in both clinical settings and during surgical procedures.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Physician Assistant license in Washington state. The role requires 2-3 years of orthopaedic experience and 2-3 years of surgical assist experience, preferably in neuro or spine surgery.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient ExaminationPatient CounselingBack SurgeryNeck Surgery

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 80% have no call, 70% 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 ~$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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Salary Distribution34 jobs · 27 employers

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5
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$220k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
64% this job
Sign-on bonus
52%
Relocation assistance
30%
Loan repayment
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Surgery (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 370 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Olympia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$523k≈ 5.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,005/mo≈ 24% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.7
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 · Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Olympia Orthopaedic Associates

Hospitals and Health Care
Olympia, WA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

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