Advanced Practice - Urgent Care Opening in Astoria, OR
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Urgent Care
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Astoria, Oregon, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 2/21/25

Urgent Care APP Opening in Astoria, OR Located 90 miles from Portland Position Details:

  • Full-time, permanent
  • Seeking a full-time physician assistant to join our growing urgent care group on the Oregon north coast.
  • Salary range of $130,000 - $170,000+
  • 10-hour shifts
  • The acute care system includes 3 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.
  • The Urgent Care Clinics care for nearly 20,000 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: Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner training program. Preferably two or more years of experience. License/Certification: Salary range of $130,000 - $170,000+ with a comprehensive benefits package. $20,000 commencement bonus and relocation assistance. The Urgent Care Clinics have a HPSA score of 15. The clinics also offer an incentive structure based on productivity and quality metrics. Current Physician Assistant license for the State of Oregon at the time of hire. State of Oregon Physician Assistant Prescriptive privileges. ACLS or BLS required through the American Heart Association. Must be successfully credentialed by the Professional Staff.