The Oregon Clinic·Washington County, Oregon
Provide comprehensive medical care and physical assessments for neurosurgery patients under physician supervision. Prepare patients and the operating room for surgical procedures and act as a surgical associate.
Make an Impact at The Oregon Clinic! Premium Benefits, Competitive Pay, and Inspiring Purpose
Join us at The Oregon Clinic as a full-time Surgical Physician Associate. Work alongside a collaborative team of patient-focused colleagues and physicians in our thriving Neurosurgery & Spine West Clinic located in Southwest Portland. Each patient receives the highest value care tailored to their needs.
Every person at TOC makes a difference in our mission of delivering world-class care with kindness and empathy. As a member of our team, you have the opportunity to make a valuable impact within the local community and our ecosystem of care. By providing patients and internal and external stakeholders with a consistent, efficient, and easy experience, you’ll help ensure that patients at The Oregon Clinic Neurosurgery & Spine West Clinic receive the highest value care tailored to their needs.
Using excellent customer service and communications skills, your primary duties in this role include:
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.
Hiring range, based on experience and credentials: $131,414.40 - $197,212.20 per year.
This role is primarily located at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center East Pavilion. Typical hours are Monday-Friday. Five 8-hour shifts.
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
Make an impact in patient-focused healthcare. Look forward to coming to work and feel good about the work you do - apply today!
Diversity,
Equity, &
Inclusion: We are more than an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and embrace differences and a diversity of backgrounds. Our goal is for patients, physicians, and team members to see and feel diversity, equity, safety, and inclusion in all aspects of their interactions with TOC clinics and administration.
A safe workplace: We are an alcohol and drug-free workplace for the safety of our patients and employees. Offers are contingent on successful completion of drug and background screenings.
Requires completion of an accredited Physician Associate program, a Bachelor's degree, and a current Oregon License. CPR/BLS certification is required, and experience with EMR systems like Epic is preferred.
Market context
In Oregon, family medicine physician openings are often driven by primary care access needs in both urban and rural communities. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for board certification or eligibility, an active medical and DEA license, and current CPR certification, along with residency training in family medicine. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm licensure and certification status before applying.