APP – Pre-Anesthesia Testing Clinic
Salem, OR, US
Advanced Practice Provider – PA / NP
Full Time
Job ID: #14618
Location: Salem Hospital – 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Pre-Anesthesia Testing Clinic
Position Type: Full Time, Exempt
Schedule: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, 4 days / week
Your role with us
Salem Health is seeking an APP to join our Pre-Anesthesia Testing (PAT) Clinic. In this role, you will deliver comprehensive preoperative medical assessments to optimize patients for anesthesia and surgical procedures. Working closely with anesthesiology, surgical teams, and clinic staff, you will play a critical role in ensuring safe, coordinated, and efficient perioperative care. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, collaborative team in a newly developed clinic where you can help shape systems, strategy, and processes to enhance surgical optimization and patient safety.
Pre-Anesthesia Testing Clinic
Our Pre-Anesthesia Testing Clinic is dedicated to preparing patients for surgery through thorough medical evaluation, risk assessment, and education. By identifying and addressing potential risks before surgery, our team improves patient safety, reduces delays, and enhances surgical outcomes. The PAT Clinic works in close partnership with surgical specialties, anesthesia providers, and perioperative services to ensure patients receive timely, coordinated care.
What you'll do
- Conduct comprehensive preoperative histories and physical exams.
- Order, review, and interpret diagnostic tests (labs, ECGs, imaging).
- Assess anesthesia and surgical risk and initiate optimization strategies.
- Provide preoperative education and medication instructions to patients and families.
- Coordinate with RNs, MAs, and consult with specialists as needed.
- Document all care accurately and timely in the EHR.
- Communicate with referring providers and procedural teams to ensure readiness for surgery.
- Support development of clinic protocols and quality improvement projects.
- Participate in daily huddles and collaborative care planning.
Required qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited Physician Associate program.
- Successful completion of the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination.
- Current Physician Associate license in good standing issued by the Oregon Medical Board.
- Current BLS and ACLS certification through the American Heart Association.
- DEA certification required.
Additional Information
- Minimum 1 year in preoperative, internal medicine, or hospital-based care preferred.
- Familiarity with ASA classifications and ACC/AHA perioperative guidelines preferred.
- Knowledge of Lean methodology preferred.
Total rewards package
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth. Click here for details.
Additional Offerings
- Up to $15,000 start bonus
- Up to $30,000 student loan repayment
- Relocation Assistance
- $4,000 annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance
Why Salem Health?
Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.
We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.
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.
Location: Salem Hospital – 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Pre-Anesthesia Testing Clinic
Position Type: Full Time, Exempt
Schedule: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, 4 days / week
Your role with us
Salem Health is seeking an APP to join our Pre-Anesthesia Testing (PAT) Clinic. In this role, you will deliver comprehensive preoperative medical assessments to optimize patients for anesthesia and surgical procedures. Working closely with anesthesiology, surgical teams, and clinic staff, you will play a critical role in ensuring safe, coordinated, and efficient perioperative care. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, collaborative team in a newly developed clinic where you can help shape systems, strategy, and processes to enhance surgical optimization and patient safety.
Pre-Anesthesia Testing Clinic
Our Pre-Anesthesia Testing Clinic is dedicated to preparing patients for surgery through thorough medical evaluation, risk assessment, and education. By identifying and addressing potential risks before surgery, our team improves patient safety, reduces delays, and enhances surgical outcomes. The PAT Clinic works in close partnership with surgical specialties, anesthesia providers, and perioperative services to ensure patients receive timely, coordinated care.
What you'll do
- Conduct comprehensive preoperative histories and physical exams.
- Order, review, and interpret diagnostic tests (labs, ECGs, imaging).
- Assess anesthesia and surgical risk and initiate optimization strategies.
- Provide preoperative education and medication instructions to patients and families.
- Coordinate with RNs, MAs, and consult with specialists as needed.
- Document all care accurately and timely in the EHR.
- Communicate with referring providers and procedural teams to ensure readiness for surgery.
- Support development of clinic protocols and quality improvement projects.
- Participate in daily huddles and collaborative care planning.
Required qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited Physician Associate program.
- Successful completion of the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination.
- Current Physician Associate license in good standing issued by the Oregon Medical Board.
- Current BLS and ACLS certification through the American Heart Association.
- DEA certification required.
Additional Information
- Minimum 1 year in preoperative, internal medicine, or hospital-based care preferred.
- Familiarity with ASA classifications and ACC/AHA perioperative guidelines preferred.
- Knowledge of Lean methodology preferred.
Total rewards package
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth. Click here for details.
Additional Offerings
- Up to $15,000 start bonus
- Up to $30,000 student loan repayment
- Relocation Assistance
- $4,000 annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance
Why Salem Health?
Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.
We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.
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.
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