Physician / Assistant Professor - Emergency Medicine (Astoria, OR)

Oregon Health & Science University • Astoria, OR

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH) is seeking a Physician / Assistant Professor in Emergency Medicine to serve the northern Oregon coast. CMH is a growing, not-for-profit, independent, Planetree Gold-Certified organization and a full-service Critical Access Hospital. In partnership with Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), CMH provides exceptional, person-centered care. The Emergency Department serves approximately 17,000 patients annually in a 9-bed facility, functioning as the region’s Level III trauma-designated center. The department handles high-acuity cases with outstanding efficiency and clinical quality metrics. The ED operates with three 8-hour physician shifts daily, with additional coverage three days a week. The physician group includes thirteen board-certified emergency physicians. CMH also serves as a rotation site for OHSU Emergency Medicine residents, offering a month-long rural medicine elective.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent
• Completion of an Emergency Medicine Residency
• Current certifications in: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) — at least one completed course
• Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or the American Board of Osteopathic Emergency Medicine (ABOEM)
• Current, unlimited Oregon medical license (MD or equivalent) required prior to start date
• Must complete credentialing and receive approval from the CMH Professional and Hospital Board to practice independently in an acute care/emergency setting
• Must be registered with the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and authorized to prescribe medications prior to start date
• Demonstrated ability to meet standards of performance as required by law and professional practice
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet inflexible deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in the use of computing hardware and software, including electronic medical records, word processing, and spreadsheets
• Reliable and consistent attendance

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency medical care to patients of all ages in a rural critical access setting.
• Evaluate, stabilize, and manage acute and emergent conditions, including trauma, medical, surgical, and behavioral health cases.
• Work collaboratively with nursing staff, consultants, and hospital leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care.
• Participate in quality improvement, documentation, and patient safety initiatives.
• Support resident education during OHSU Emergency Medicine rotations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree