Physician Assistant - Orthopedics
MultiCare Health System
Tacoma, WA
JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Clinical Information Systems, Cross-Functional, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Hospital, Identify Issues, Injections, Market Share, Medical Imaging, Medical Records, Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Product/Service Launch, Radiography, Record Keeping, Regulations, Stewardship, Surgical Procedures, Treatment Plan, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Wound Care
LOCATION
Tacoma, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: M-F - Working out of both West Tacoma and Poulsbo
Salary: $172,000.00
For more information, please contact Colleen Lohrasbi at colleen.lohrasbi@multicare.org
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Position Summary
The orthopedic clinic APP is a key provider within the ambulatory orthopedic team, focusing on comprehensive musculoskeletal care in the outpatient setting. They collaborate closely with patients, family members, and a multidisciplinary team to evaluate, diagnose, and treat orthopedic conditions, ensuring optimal recovery and mobility.
This position specializes in assessing and managing orthopedic injuries and conditions, providing non-surgical treatment options, and overseeing rehabilitation strategies. The clinic APP will perform joint injections, arthrocentesis, diagnostic imaging reviews, and minor outpatient procedures while educating patients on injury prevention and long-term musculoskeletal health. Additionally, they contribute to evidence-based orthopedic care, optimizing treatment protocols and supporting continuity of care.Responsibilities
*Evaluation and diagnosis of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries
*Development and implementation of individualized treatment plans
*Joint injections, arthrocentesis, and other minor outpatient procedures
*Interpretation of diagnostic imaging (X-rays, MRIs, CT scans)
*Postoperative care management, including wound assessment, pain control, and rehabilitation guidance
*Patient education on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and orthopedic health
*Maintain accurate patient records while adhering to hospital policies and regulations
*Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and clinical staff to ensure coordinated care
*Participate in clinic-based call rotation as needed
Requirements
*Licensed in the state of WA by the time of employment
*DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
*Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association
Our Values
As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.
Why MultiCare?
Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employees
Mission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve
Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system
Employee-centric: Named Forbes "America's Best Employers by State" for several years running
Technology: "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row
Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities
Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn
Pay and Benefit Expectations
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $172,000.00 - $172,000.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.
Associated benefit information can be viewed here.
MultiCare is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
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