Physician Associate- General Surgery in Astoria, Oregon at Columbia Memorial Hospital

Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH) is seeking an experienced General Surgery Physician Associate or Nurse Practitioner to join our established General Surgery team in Astoria, Oregon.

CMH is looking for highly skilled surgical clinician who will provide comprehensive surgical care at our 25-bed critical access hospital where your expertise will have a direct, positive impact on patient care. We offer a positive work-life alignment where comprehensive quality outpatient and surgical care is a priority.

Practice Details

• Collaborative practice with dedicated clinic days and OR block time.
• Busy, rural general surgery practice with a variety of bread-and-butter cases.
• Autonomy in seeing new, follow up and pre/post consultations.
• Collaborative practice working with multiple surgeons who love teaching.
• Monday through Friday schedule with up to 10 days of call per month.

Compensation and Benefits

• Guaranteed base salary with annual quality incentives.
• Relocation is provided.
• Annual CME stipend with paid educational leave.
• Paid time off, paid holidays and sick time.
• Comprehensive benefits including retirement plan options with employer matching contributions.

Required Qualifications

• Two (2) year surgical PA/NP experience
• Active, unrestricted Oregon Physician Associate/Nurse Practitioner license
• Active unrestricted DEA Certificate
• ACLS America Heart Association certification
• Physician Associate Requirements
  • Master’s or baccalaureate degree and completion of an ARCA-PA approved program
  • Current NCCPA certification
  • Active, unrestricted Oregon Physician Associate license
• Nurse Practitioner Requirements:
  • Master’s, post-master’s or doctorate degree in a nurse practitioner program accredited by CCNE or ACEN

About Columbia Memorial Hospital

CMH is the fastest growing rural hospital in Oregon, serving the healthcare needs of the northern Oregon coast with a collaborative relationship with Oregon Health & Science University. Our full-service critical access hospital is a not-for-profit, independent, Planetree-Gold Certified organization where person-centered care is a priority. Our growing hospital and clinics employ over 900 employees, which includes a diverse professional medical staff of more than 100 physicians and advanced practice professionals including surgical, non-surgical and primary care specialties.

Why Astoria, Oregon?

Astoria, Oregon, has been listed as a top place to live by numerous magazines and websites. The natural beauty of the North Oregon Coast, the friendliness of small-town life, and the vibrant arts and restaurant scene make this a great place to live. Whether you enjoy outdoor recreation, award-winning dining, history, festivals or family fun, we have it all.

The Northern Oregon Coast gives easy access to unlimited outdoor recreation including hiking, beachcombing, tide-pooling, golfing, fishing, zip-lining, cycling, kayaking, kiteboarding, hunting and surfing. This opportunity offers a highly nurturing environment to grow professionally and personally.