For nearly a century, Swedish Medical Center has been the premier health-care provider in the Pacific Northwest.
Swedish Medical Center is a 1,245-bed medical center comprised of three hospital campuses in Seattle - First Hill, Cherry Hill and Ballard - and an emergency room and specialty center in Issaquah. In addition, we operate a thriving Home Health/Visiting Nurse program, and have specialty clinics throughout the Puget Sound area. Swedish boasts more than 7,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 2,000 private-practice physicians, representing virtually every medical, surgical and diagnostic specialty and subspecialty. And, Swedish is growing! There has never been a better time to join Swedish Medical Center in Seattle.BENEFITS:Swedish offers a wide range of benefit programs, designed to meet the varying needs of our employees at all stages in their lives. From our customized relocation program, to a choice of several competitive health plans, to our generous 401(k) program, our employees enjoy flexibility and options that represent some of the best employee benefit programs available.JOB DESCRIPTION:Physician Assistant - Pain Services ProfessionalThis is a full time position at our First Hill Campus in Seattle. This position is eligible for our full suite of employee benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous 401(k) plan, commuter programs, and tuition reimbursement.This position is posted in conjunction with the Nurse Practitioner - Pain Services, Job opening # 103667. These two openings are for one position and will only be filled with one or the other.The Physician Assistant (PA) serves as an extender to the physicians in the practice and as a patient care provider as is appropriate to the level of training within the scope of PA licensure. The PA works closely with the individual physicians to assure appropriate care and follow up for patients is provided as directed by the physicians.Swedish Medical Center has a non-discrimination policy and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Application and Selection ProcessWhen your online application is submitted successfully, you will receive an auto-confirmation message to the e-mail address you have provided in your application. Our selection process is competitive and you will be contacted if your qualifications and our requirements are a match.QUALIFICATIONS:High school graduate or equivalent. Successful completion of Physicians Assistant Training.Washington State Physicians Assistant licensure. Is credentialed to practice within Swedish Medical Center. Ability to accurately and satisfactorily perform the functions within the Primary Job Responsibilities. Ability to organize and maintain that level or organization of work area. Ability to organize work in such a way as to effectively manage assignments. Ability to carry out defined procedures and duties under specific instruction. Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with all different styles and cultures of people. Ability to remain flexible and change directions on short notice. Ability to set priorities. Ability to work effectively under exacting deadlines. Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential information. Ability to work with limited supervision and direction. Ability to speak and understand the English language.