Orthopedics Physician Assistant

APP Orthopedics opening in OregonFull timeAstoria, OROrthopedics & Sports Medicine 4-Day Workweek Mako Robotic Joint Replacement First Assist Clinic & ORAn established Orthopedic and Sports Medicine practice in Astoria, Oregon is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join its collaborative surgical team. This opportunity combines outpatient Orthopedics with dedicated operating room time and offers significant autonomy caring for adult and adolescent patients. The incoming APP will work alongside experienced orthopedic surgeons and APPs in a busy practice with a strong focus on joint replacement, arthroscopy, and general Orthopedics.Position HighlightsFull-time, permanent Orthopedic APP opportunity4-day workweekDedicated OR, outpatient clinic, and administrative timeApproximately 20 patients per clinic dayCombination of new and established patientsPrimarily adult and adolescent patient populationSignificant autonomy within the APP scope of practiceFirst-assist opportunities in a busy surgical practiceUp to 10 days of call per monthExperienced orthopedic surgeons and APP colleaguesTenured clinical support staffExcellent support staff-to-provider ratioStrong emphasis on work-life balanceOrthopedic & Surgical FocusGeneral Orthopedics and Sports MedicineHigh volume of total joint replacementsHip, knee, and shoulder proceduresShoulder and knee arthroscopyBasic fracture carePreoperative and postoperative managementJoint injectionsNew orthopedic evaluationsFollow-up orthopedic careFirst Assist OpportunitiesMako robotic-assisted joint replacementTotal hip replacementTotal knee replacementAnatomic total shoulder replacementReverse total shoulder replacementShoulder arthroscopyKnee arthroscopyBasic fracture proceduresSurgical closure including subcutaneous and skin closureCall & CoverageUp to 10 days of call per monthOrthopedic surgeons serve as the primary call providersAPP call primarily supports surgical cases and assists surgeons as neededEmergency Department clinicians perform reductionsCollaborative call structure with physician oversightQualificationsPhysician Assistant/Associate or Nurse PractitionerMinimum 2 years of surgical Advanced Practice Provider experienceSurgical experience with subcutaneous and skin closureActive, unrestricted Oregon professional licenseActive, unrestricted DEA registrationStrong interest and experience in Orthopedics and surgical patient careFor Physician Assistants/Associates:Bachelor's or master'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 & Clinical EnvironmentFull-service Critical Access HospitalIndependent, nonprofit healthcare organizationMore than 900 employeesMedical staff of more than 100 physicians and Advanced Practice ProvidersBroad surgical, medical, and Primary Care specialty supportCollaborative relationship with a major academic medical centerGrowing hospital and outpatient clinic networkStrong emphasis on comprehensive, person-centered careAbout Astoria & the Northern Oregon CoastAstoria offers the character of a historic coastal community with immediate access to some of the Pacific Northwest's best outdoor recreation.Hiking and cyclingFishing and kayakingSurfing and kiteboardingBeachcombing and tide-poolingGolf and other year-round recreationVibrant restaurant and arts sceneFestivals, history, and family-friendly activitiesExcellent opportunity for an experienced Orthopedic APP seeking a 4-day workweek, significant OR exposure, robotic joint replacement experience, and a coastal Oregon lifestyle