General Surgery and Trauma Advanced Practice Provider

Nurse Practitioner (NP) Or Physician Assistant (PA)

Salem Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to support our Trauma and Acute Care Surgery program in a full-time capacity. Salem Health is a level II trauma center, with approximately 2,000 trauma activations annually. Our team of experienced surgeons perform more than 14,200 surgeries annually with nearly 80% being emergency/trauma and 20% elective surgery. Our practice consists of fifteen (15) surgeons and seven (7) advanced practice providers (APPs) who offer inpatient, outpatient, and OR services. Salem Health is home to the busiest emergency room on the west coast, providing a high volume of diverse and complex cases. We have a growing medical group of 330 providers representing twenty (20) specialties (including dedicated vascular and thoracic surgeons). You would be joining a team of Trauma and Acute Care physicians and APPs who love what they do, enjoy teaching, and foster collegiality.

Our full-time APPs are contracted for 184 (10-hour) shifts, annually. Shifts vary between inpatient rounding/discharge/consults, clinic and assisting in the operating room. The average inpatient census of 40 patients is covered by three (3) surgeons and two (2) APPs. Salem Health APPs enjoy the ability to work independently while supported by team and colleagues. There are no residents in house, which creates more opportunities for APPs to take on higher acuity and more complex cases.

Salem Health Surgery Clinic

Located on our Salem, Oregon campus, Salem Health Specialty Surgery Clinic offers Advanced Practice Providers the opportunity to practice in a collaborative, patient centered environment focused on delivering high quality specialty surgical care. The clinic serves patients throughout the Mid Willamette Valley, providing access to a diverse surgical population and a broad range of clinical experiences. APPs work closely with surgeons, nurses, medical assistants, and other healthcare professionals in a team based setting that emphasizes clinical excellence, communication, and continuity of care. The clinic environment combines the pace and complexity of specialty surgery with the relationship building opportunities of an outpatient practice, allowing providers to support patients through every stage of their surgical journey.

What You'll Do

• Provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for surgical patients in the clinic setting to ensure timely, high-quality care before and after surgical procedures.
• Conduct pre-operative assessments, review diagnostic results, and develop care plans to optimize patient readiness for surgery and minimize procedural risks.
• Manage post-operative follow-up visits by assessing recovery progress, addressing complications, adjusting treatment plans, and promoting successful surgical outcomes.
• Perform specialty-specific procedures and patient interventions within their scope of practice using evidence-based guidelines, clinical judgment, and established protocols.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, nurses, medical assistants, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate seamless patient care across the surgical continuum.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, surgical expectations, and recovery plans to support informed decision-making and patient engagement.
• Document patient encounters, orders, and treatment plans in the electronic medical record while ensuring compliance with organizational, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Provide care primarily in the specialty surgery clinic and may also support patients in procedural areas, hospitals, or other ambulatory settings as needed to ensure continuity of care.

Required Qualifications

You may be a qualified PA candidate if you:

• Graduate from a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessors, e.g., CAHEA, CAAHEP.
• Current PA license in good standing issued by the Oregon Medical Board (OMB)
• Have passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) and are certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Recent PA graduates may be granted privileges for up to 12 months while they complete the examination and certification requirement.
• Hold current DEA certification.
• Hold ACLS certification.
• Preference may be given to PA candidates who have at least one (1) year of experience as a surgical PA.

You may be a qualified NP candidate if you:

• Possess a master's degree or higher in Nursing, or in a field deemed to be equivalent by the Oregon Board of Nursing.
• Have satisfactorily completed a Nurse Practitioner Program recognized by the Oregon Board of Nursing.
• Hold a current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the State of Oregon.
• Hold a current, unencumbered Certificate as a Nurse Practitioner through the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
• Hold valid, unencumbered NP national certification issued by a nationally accrediting body.
• Hold DEA certification.
• Must be able to demonstrate inpatient experience in the specialty area in the past 24 months.
• Hold ACLS certification.
• Preference may be given to NP candidates who have successfully completed a First Assistant Training Program and are certified by the Competency and Credentialing Institute (CCI) or have evidence of a comparable certification. This is REQUIRED to be obtained within 6 months of hiring, if not already held.

Additional Information

• 1-2 years of inpatient experience preferred

Total Rewards Package

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth.

Additional Offerings

• Up to $15,000 start bonus.
• Up to $30,000 student loan repayment.
• Relocation Assistance.
• $4,000 annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance.
• 200 hours paid time off (PTO) + 40 hours for CME.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you'll find more than a job, you'll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.