Physician Assistant at Columbia Memorial Hospital – Astoria, Oregon

Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH) is seeking a part-time physician assistant to join our growing urgent care group on the Oregon north coast. Are you focused on high technical quality and high service quality? The CMH acute care system includes three urgent care centers and an emergency department with providers known for excellent practice and teaching. You will have autonomy as well as support; immediate access for advice and assistance. Maintain and raise your clinical skills in this learning organization through involvement in peer review and CME support. Monthly education meetings allow for a focused group discussion and a process of care standardization. Redefine urgent care in the NW while collaborating with primary care, pediatrics and emergency care.

CMH Urgent Care Clinics care for over 12,000 patients annually with seasonal increases during the summer months. Flexible block work schedule and reasonable clinical volume allow travel/exploration and personal time. The urgent care clinics manage all age ranges and a standard variety of acute conditions with an emphasis on low risk.

Knowledge of/Skill/Ability to:
Strong oral and written and interpersonal communication skills. Organizational and problem solving skills. Must be able to handle multiple tasks and exercise sound clinical and independent judgments in all age groups served. Demonstrated experience in area of clinic practice is required. Excellent written verbal, computer and communication skills are required.

Education and/or Experience:

• PA-C certification from an accredited program.
• Preferably two or more years of experience.

License/Certification:

• Certified as a Physician Assistant for the State of Oregon at the time of hire.
• State of Oregon Prescriptive privileges.
• ACLS or BLS required through the American Heart Association.
• Must be successfully credentialed by the CMH Professional Staff.