Family Practice/Primary Care Physician Assistant

Your Role With Us:

Join Salem Health and Clinics as an APP, where you'll play a crucial role in delivering comprehensive primary care to our community in the Willamette Valley. We're seeking dedicated and compassionate professionals to join our primary care clinic in Salem, Oregon. This role offers flexibility and a supportive work environment, allowing you to focus on providing the best possible care to your patients.

Clinic Background

Our Edgewater Clinic located Salem, Oregon, is a well-established clinic known for its multigenerational patient base and strong community ties, providing a fulfilling career with the support of an experienced and collegial team. Here you can provide comprehensive care in a supportive and collaborative environment. We are looking for an APP to join our team and take on a diverse patient panel. This This full-time position requires 32 hours of patient-facing time with a flexible 4-day work week and opportunities for extended hours. With opportunities for virtual care integration, manageable daily call rotations, quarterly offsite meetings, and social events, you'll join a team that emphasizes work-life balance.

Background/Expertise:

• Have graduated from a Physician Associate program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant/Associate (ARC-PA) or its predecessors.
• Have passed the Physician Assistant/Associate National Certifying Examination and are certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants/Associates.
• Current Physician Associate license in good standing issued by the Oregon Medical Board.
• Hold DEA certification.
• Successful completion of the Physician Assistant/Associate National Certifying Examination.
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants/Associates.

• 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 valid, unencumbered Nurse Practitioner national certification issued American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or National Certification Corporation (NCC), or an equivalent Medicare/Medicaid approved certifying body or be actively seeking certification and obtain the same in the specialty area requested within 24 months of privileges being granted at Salem Hospital.
• Hold DEA certification.

Total Rewards Offerings:

• Relocation Assistance
• Market leading base salary
• Generous hiring incentives including start bonus, education assistance and relocation.
• CME annual stipend with dedicated time off
• Paid time off
• Comprehensive benefits
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Public service loan forgiveness eligible employer

Why Salem Health and Clinics?

At Salem Health and Clinics, we take pride in our status as an award-winning, independent health care institution providing the region with its only Level II trauma center and 644 acute care beds. With multiple primary care clinics throughout the community and West Valley Hospital, a 25-bed community hospital in Dallas, OR, we ensure comprehensive and accessible care for all. Our independence empowers us to make nimble, patient-centric decisions without external constraints, fostering an environment where our physicians can shape and elevate the quality of care we provide to our community. Recognized as a Top Workplace in Oregon and honored multiple times by the community, Salem Health and Clinics fosters a supportive and rewarding work environment.

Welcome to Oregon s Willamette Valley

Offering a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural richness, Salem is a wonderful area to call home. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, enjoy the breathtaking scenery of lush vineyards and picturesque landscapes, creating an ideal environment for all outdoor enthusiasts. Our vibrant community fosters a welcoming atmosphere, with diverse cultural events, local festivals and a thriving arts scene, ensuring there's always something exciting to explore. Additionally, Salem's strategic location provides easy access to the culture of Portland, the stunning Oregon coast and the majestic Cascade Mountains, offering a myriad of recreational opportunities year-round.