Legacy Health·Portland, Oregon
The Physician Assistant provides comprehensive care for pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery patients and supports select adult cosmetic services. Responsibilities include conducting clinic visits, assisting in the operating room, and managing postoperative recovery.
Overview The Physician Assistant (PA) delivers comprehensive care for pediatric patients in the Randall's Children Hospital Plastic Surgery program and supports select adult cosmetic surgery services.
Working in collaboration with the plastic surgeon and the interdisciplinary care team, the PA is involved in evaluating, treating, and managing patients across the continuum of care, including outpatient clinics, surgical procedures, and postoperative follow-up.
Responsibilities include patient assessments, treatment planning, operating room assistance, minor procedures, patient and family education, care coordination, and post-surgical recovery management.
The PA will care for a range of pediatric plastic and reconstructive conditions while also supporting the plastic surgeon with select adult cosmetic consultations and procedures as appropriate.
This role plays an important part in improving patient access, strengthening continuity of care, supporting surgical efficiency, and delivering high-quality, family-centered care within a growing pediatric plastic surgery practice.
Pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery - comprehensive clinic visits, appointments and consultations. Preoperative and postoperative patient and family management Support in the operating room - scrubbed in - as deemed necessary by the plastic surgeon. Minor office-based procedures Patient and family education Care coordination across inpatient and outpatient settings Select adult cosmetic surgery consultations and follow-up care - such as, MOHS procedures, etc.
Recommended 1-2 years of experience in surgical subspecialties such as plastics, ENT, urology, general surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic, trauma, or vascular. Surgical assisting experience preferred. Knowledge of acute and chronic disease states, administration and prescription of medications, and delivering physical care following a treatment plan. Licensure Education and Licensure: Requires Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of a physician assistant program accredited by any of the following accrediting bodies: Committee on Allied Health, Education Accreditation of the American Medical Association (CAHEA). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Accreditation Review Commission on the Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Current Oregon State PA license. Pay Range USD $77.16 - USD $101.20 /Hr. Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing. If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree, completion of an accredited PA program, and a current Oregon State PA license. Experience in surgical subspecialties and surgical assisting 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.