Physician Associate for Plastic Surgery (SW Portland)
Requisition Number: PHYSI004604
Posted: September 5, 2024
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location
Plastic Surgery West
9155 SW Barnes Rd Suite 532
Portland, OR 97225, USA
At The Oregon Clinic, we value being a positive and supportive workplace so our employees can enjoy what they do best – serving our patients and our community. With over 230 physicians spanning more than 30 specialties, we are the largest private multispecialty practice in Oregon and are proud to be physician owned and led. Our physicians work together along with our outstanding staff to provide high quality specialty medicine to our region. We are seeking a full-time Physician Associate to join our Plastic Surgery clinic in SW Portland. You will work with exceptional physicians who value their team and working together to help our patients get the best possible care.
The chosen candidate will work alongside our board-certified plastic surgeons, our MA’s, and our front office team. Duties include, but are not limited to, patient consultation/education, light call coverage, aesthetic injectables and other treatments, surgical first-assisting, and postoperative follow-up.
The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated passion for reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Individual must be self-motivated and able to work independently with a team attitude. Prior experience in dermatology/plastic surgery/aesthetics, experience with aesthetic injectables, and OR experience (excellent suturing skills) would be a plus. Skills can be taught, of course, so it is most important that we find a person with the right personality, motivation, and drive to join our team.
Travel to Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) and hospital operating rooms may be required several times per month. All travel will be prearranged with sufficient advance notice.
Workdays: Monday-Friday, 7am - 5pm, some weekends for call coverage. Starting pay range: $116,000 - $174,000/annually based on license and experience.
Benefits:
- Medical, Vision, and Rx Insurance is 100% paid for by The Oregon Clinic for full-time employees.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) + 8 paid holidays
- Flexible Spending Account
- Robust Wellness Programs
- Pet Insurance
- 70% of Tri-Met pass covered
- Lots of discounts to local stores and activities
Qualifications:
- Successful completion of an accredited Physician Associate program and current Oregon PA license
- Prior experience working with Electronic Medical Records strongly preferred, specifically EPIC
- 2 years of formal PA experience preferred
- Plastic Surgery or Surgical experience highly preferred
- Ability to maintain positive working relationships with physicians, office staff, patients, and their families
- Excellent communication skills and professionalism
- Strong commitment to patient care team concept and privacy guidelines
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
Our Commitments:
- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: We are more than an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and embrace differences and a diversity of backgrounds. We show respect for all people through our words and actions.
- Oregon Benefit Company: As an Oregon Benefit Company we consider our impact on society and the environment in our business decision-making process.
- A safe workplace: We are an alcohol and drug-free workplace for the safety of our patients and employees. Offers are contingent on successful completion of drug and background screenings.
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