Surgery - General Physician Assistant

APP General Surgery opening in OregonFull timeAstoria, ORClinic & OR Monday-Friday Up to 10 Days of Call/Month Relocation AssistanceAn established General Surgery team in Astoria, Oregon is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join a busy rural surgical practice. This position offers a combination of outpatient clinic and operating room responsibilities with significant clinical autonomy and close collaboration with experienced surgeons. The incoming APP will practice at a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital serving communities throughout Oregon's northern coast.Position HighlightsFull-time, permanent General Surgery APP opportunityCombination of clinic and operating room responsibilitiesDedicated clinic days and scheduled OR block timeMonday-Friday scheduleUp to 10 days of call per monthBusy rural General Surgery practiceBroad variety of bread-and-butter General Surgery casesWork alongside multiple experienced surgeonsSupportive surgical team with a strong emphasis on teachingSignificant clinical autonomyCollaborative relationship with a major academic medical centerOpportunity to make a direct impact within a community-based surgical programClinical ResponsibilitiesEvaluate new General Surgery patientsConduct follow-up visitsPerform preoperative evaluationsProvide postoperative careParticipate in operating room and surgical careAssist with management of a broad range of General Surgery conditionsCoordinate care throughout the surgical processCollaborate closely with surgeons, nursing staff, and other specialtiesProvide independent patient management within the APP scope of practiceCompensation & BenefitsGuaranteed base salaryAnnual quality incentivesRelocation assistance providedAnnual CME stipendPaid educational leavePaid time offPaid holidaysPaid sick timeComprehensive benefits packageRetirement plan optionsEmployer retirement contributions/matchStrong clinical and administrative supportQualificationsPhysician Assistant/Associate or Nurse PractitionerMinimum 2 years of surgical PA/NP experience requiredActive, unrestricted Oregon professional licenseActive, unrestricted DEA registrationCurrent American Heart Association ACLS certificationFor Physician Assistants/Associates:Master's or bachelor's degree and completion of an accredited PA programCurrent NCCPA certificationActive, unrestricted Oregon Physician Associate licenseFor Nurse Practitioners:Master's, post-master's, or doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner programAppropriate Oregon NP licensure and certificationHospital & Surgical Environment25-bed Critical Access HospitalIndependent, nonprofit healthcare organizationFull-service hospital serving Oregon's northern coastMore than 900 employeesMedical staff of more than 100 physicians and Advanced Practice ProvidersBroad surgical, medical, and Primary Care specialty supportEstablished academic healthcare collaborationGrowing regional hospital and outpatient networkStrong emphasis on person-centered careAbout Astoria & the Northern Oregon CoastAstoria combines the character of a historic coastal community with immediate access to the outdoor recreation of the Pacific Northwest.Located along Oregon's spectacular northern coastHiking and cyclingFishing and kayakingSurfing and kiteboardingBeachcombing and tide-poolingGolf and other year-round recreationVibrant local restaurant and arts sceneFestivals, history, and family-friendly activitiesExcellent opportunity for an experienced surgical APP seeking a broad General Surgery practice, clinical autonomy, strong physician mentorship, and a coastal Oregon lifestyle