You've invested years developing the skills to provide exceptional care -- and our model is designed to support you in doing just that. At Washington Permanente Medical Group, our physicians benefit from comprehensive practice and administrative support that allows them to focus on what matters most: their patients. From managing follow-up instructions and patient emails to helping connect patients with social services, we take care of many of the non-clinical responsibilities for you.

Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) is the clinician-led medical group that provides care exclusively for Kaiser Permanente members in Washington state. With over 1,300 clinicians across more than 30 specialties, WPMG is one of the largest and most respected multi-specialty group practices in the Pacific Northwest.

Summary

Kaiser Permanente - Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) General Surgery Physician Assistant to join our dynamic general surgery team based in Seattle, WA, with occasional coverage at our Bellevue Medical Center. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of an integrated care delivery system that prioritizes evidence-based medicine, patient-centered care, and physician collaboration. This position would start in May 2026.

Position Highlights:

This is a multi-disciplinary General Surgery practice involving the full breadth of elective and acute care general surgery. There is a team spirit of collaboration with an emphasis on continuous learning, education, quality improvement, and standardization of care and best practices. We have a full multi-disciplinary team of General Surgeons, General Surgery Physician Assistants, and robust support staff, including RNs and MAs.

Core components of this position include:

• Evaluating and managing patients in the outpatient clinic at all points in the care continuum
  * First Assist on laparoscopic, robotic, and open procedures
  * Community Hospital Rounding & Inpatient management
  * Consultations in urgent care and ED if needed to amplify efficiencies
  * Shared Call Responsibilities with additional pay earned from overnight and weekend call.
  * No trauma component to this position.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range:
• Salary Range: $147,852 to $173,943+ (salary will be prorated based on FTE, new hire salaries will be based on factors such as education, training and experience.) Additional compensation for call responsibilities.
• Value-Based Incentives: Annual bonus based on organizational goals and quality metrics
• Generous Employer Retirement Contributions: Upon eligibility, WPMG will contribute 11% of your base salary to your 401(K), with additional employee contributions being optional
• Cash Balance Plan: Additional means to save for retirement
• Shareholder Track Program: Defined track to Shareholder of WPMG
• Market-leading health Benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Annual Education Leave + Allowance
• Leadership Development opportunities
• Employer Paid Malpractice & Tail Coverage

New Hire Incentives:

• Signing Bonus: New Hires are eligible to receive a 10% sign-on bonus
• Relocation Allowance: Up to $13,000 (based on location at time of offer)

Qualifications

• Required: Certified Physician Assistant
• Required: Two years or more of surgical experience
• Preferred: General surgery physician assistant experience
• Ability to obtain: Unrestricted Federal DEA
• Ability to obtain: WA State Medical License

Community

Seattle is a vibrant seaport city nestled between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, offering the perfect blend of natural beauty, economic opportunity, and cultural richness. With over 750,000 residents, it's the largest city in both Washington state and the Pacific Northwest. Seattle is home to global industry leaders like Amazon, Microsoft, Starbucks, Costco, and Alaska Airlines. Known for its innovation, outdoor lifestyle, and dynamic neighborhoods, Seattle attracts those seeking both career growth and an exceptional quality of life. With stunning views, top-tier healthcare and education, and a thriving arts and food scene, Seattle truly offers something for everyone.

We are dedicated to building lifetime relationships with peers and patients in Washington State's richly diverse communities. Many know the Pacific Northwest as an attractive tourist destination with beautiful scenery, friendly people, and a host of cultural and recreational opportunities. These elements, and others, make Washington an excellent place to live.

Our Inclusive Workforce

Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) is committed to an inclusive workforce culture. WPMG has a focus on supporting all our physicians and professional staff in an inclusive environment, identifying community healthcare disparities, and providing education and tools in order to provide culturally responsive care in order to mitigate these disparities. If you have an interest in joining our inclusive workforce culture, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our mission to improve the health of our members and the communities that we serve.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, age, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.