Surgical Physician Associate for Neurosurgery in SW Portland

The Oregon Clinic • Portland, OR

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Join The Oregon Clinic as a full-time Surgical Physician Associate in our Neurosurgery & Spine West Clinic in Southwest Portland. You will work alongside a collaborative team of patient-focused colleagues and physicians, delivering world-class care with kindness and empathy. This role offers the opportunity to make a valuable impact within the local community and our ecosystem of care by providing patients and stakeholders with a consistent, efficient, and easy experience. The primary duties involve providing medical care under physician supervision, including complete physical assessments, health history, periodic health assessments, health education, and counseling. You will contribute to physician effectiveness by identifying patient care issues, recommending options, and implementing directives. Responsibilities also include preparing the OR and patient for surgery, ensuring pre-op studies are available, potentially functioning as first or second assist on surgical procedures, and updating records as needed. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Associate program and current Oregon License.
• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Current CPR/BLS within 60 days of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, work independently, and effectively multitask.
• Excellent attendance and work ethic.
• Positive attitude and desire to be a team player.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with patients, physicians, and other team members.
• A commitment to patient-focused care, privacy, and safety.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are welcome to apply!
• ACLS may be required by specialty.
• Prior Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience is preferred.
• Epic experience is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing medical care under the supervision of a physician.
• Provide complete physical assessment including health history, periodic health assessments, health education, and counseling to new and follow-up patients as deemed appropriate by the medical leadership of the group.
• Contributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying patient care issues, recommending options and courses of action, and implementing physician directives.
• Prepares O.R. and patient for surgery.
• Ensures pertinent pre-op studies are available for review in O.R.
• May function as the first or second associate on specialty-specific surgical procedures.
• Updating records as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee is 100% covered Medical, Dental, and Prescription Insurance
• Generous 401(k) plan and Flexible Spending Account options
• Paid Time Off plus 9 paid holidays annually
• Robust wellness program and employee assistance services
• 70% of Tri-Met transit pass covered
• Employee discounts
• Optional benefits like Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level