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SalaryAs an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.
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Your Role With Us:
Salem Health is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our highly functioning and collaborative cardiothoracic (CT) surgery team in a full-time (1.0 FTE) capacity. Foundationally we operate with three (3) experienced heart surgeons, a dedicated thoracic surgeon and four (4) skilled cardiac Physician Assistants, performing over 350 heart procedures and 175 general thoracic cases annually. Our facility boasts cutting-edge operating rooms and Cath lab, ensuring the highest quality of care.
CT Surgery Physician Assistants are involved in all aspects of patient care from assisting in the OR, to inpatient rounding and working in the clinic. A full-time physician assistant is contracted for 184 (10-hour) shifts per year and participate in 1:4 call (not in-house). We require a minimum of 2 years of experience in CT Surgery to qualify for this role.
Our patients receive comprehensive medical services through our robust Salem Health Medical Group of more than 330 providers representing over 20 specialties, focused on enhancing the patient experience and providing higher levels of care coordination. Salem is uniquely positioned geographically to serve a broad catchment area including metropolitan and rural communities and boasts active lifestyle opportunities unique to the Pacific Northwest.
Background/Expertise:
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- At least two years of experience as a surgical Physician Assistant required.
- Pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) and be certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). NCCPA Certification must be maintained.
- Current PA license in good standing with the Oregon Medical Board.
Total Rewards Offerings:
- Up to $15,000 start bonus*
- Up to $30,000 student loan repayment*
- $4,000 annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance*
- Relocation Assistance
- Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; Life insurance; Short and long-term disability
- 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
- Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
Why Salem Health?
- Not-for-profit hospital, licensed for 644 acute-care beds
- Largest private employer in the state of Oregon
- Level II trauma center and Life Flight hub
- Busiest emergency department on the West Coast
- Magnet designation
- EPIC EMR
- Designated as a Top Workplace in Oregon
- Live amidst Oregon's Wine Country in the beautiful Willamette Valley
- 1-hour drive to the Pacific Ocean, 1.5-hour drive to Mt. Hood, and a 45-minute drive to Portland
- To learn more about our wonderful community and the beautiful state of Oregon visit
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 physician.recruitment@salemhealth.org
