Physician Associate - Orthopedics in Astoria, Oregon at Columbia Memorial Hospital

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

Our opening offers the opportunity to join a group of experienced surgeons and physician associates who provide orthopedic and sports medicine care to patients in a community clinic setting. We offer a positive work-life alignment where comprehensive quality outpatient and surgical care is a priority.

Practice Details

• General orthopedic practice that specializes in hip, knee and shoulder, knee/shoulder arthroscopy and basic fractures with a high concentration of total join replacements.
• Four-day work week with dedicated OR, outpatient, and administrative time.
• Busy orthopedic practice working with experienced surgeons and physician associates.
• Autonomy in seeing new and established adult and pediatric patients.
• Excellent support staff to provider ratio.

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.

Contact

For more information, please visit https://www.columbiamemorial.org/ or contact Amanda Judd at ajudd@columbiamemorial.org or 503-494-5940.