Physician Associate - Orthopedics

About the role

Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH) is seeking an experienced Orthopedic Physician Associate or Nurse Practitioner to join their established Orthopedic and Sports Medicine team in Astoria, Oregon.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive quality outpatient and surgical care to patients in a community clinic setting.
• Specialize in hip, knee and shoulder, knee/shoulder arthroscopy and basic fractures with a high concentration of total joint replacements.
• Work with experienced surgeons and physician associates in a busy orthopedic practice.
• See both new and established adult and pediatric patients.
• Enjoy a four-day work week with dedicated OR, outpatient, and administrative time.
• Benefit from excellent support staff to provider ratio.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of surgical PA/NP experience.
• Active, unrestricted Oregon Physician Associate/Nurse Practitioner license.
• Active unrestricted DEA Certificate.
• ACLS (American Heart Association certification).

Qualifications

• Master’s or baccalaureate degree and completion of an ARCA-PA approved program.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Active, unrestricted Oregon Physician Associate license (for Physician Associates).
• Master’s, post-master’s or doctorate degree in a nurse practitioner program accredited by CCNE or ACEN (for Nurse Practitioners).

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective problem-solving and patient care skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Four-day work week with dedicated OR, outpatient, and administrative time.

Contact

To learn more about this opportunity, visit Columbia Memorial Hospital's website or contact Amanda Judd at ajudd@columbiamemorial.org or call 503-494-5940.