Neurology Hospitalist Physician Assistant
Salem, OR, US
Advanced Practice Provider – PA / NP
Full Time
Job ID: #8487
Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering market-leading pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able to effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind. We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There’s something about Salem, Oregon!
Your Role With Us:
Salem Hospital is currently seeking a physician assistant to join our Neurology Hospitalist team. Salem Health is Oregon’s largest acute-care hospital and is home to the busiest ER on the West Coast. We are a not-for-profit Level II Trauma facility and are licensed for 644 acute-care beds.
Our patients receive comprehensive medical services through our robust Medical Group of more than 330 employed providers, including 20 specialties and advanced practice practitioners. Salem Health Medical Group focuses on enhancing the patient experience and providing higher levels of care coordination. Salem is uniquely positioned geographically to serve a broad catchment area including metropolitan and rural communities and boasts active lifestyle opportunities unique to the Pacific Northwest.
Background and Expertise:
- Master’s degree from an Accredited PA program and National Board Certification
- Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience preferred.
- Previous ED/ICU/RRT experience preferred Special interest in stroke preferred.
- Pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) and be certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), or complete the examination and certification requirement within in 12-months of initial appointment to the Medical Staff; and,
- Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); and,
- Hold PA license in good standing issued by the Oregon Medical Board (OMB).
- Active DEA certification
- Special knowledge skills and abilities:
- Knowledge of Lean methodology highly preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to be sensitive with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
Total Rewards Offerings:
- Up to $15,000 start bonus*
- Up to $30,000 student loan repayment*
- $4,000 annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance*
- Relocation Assistance
- Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; Life insurance; Short and long-term disability
- 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
- Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
- *This is based on a full-time position, amounts will be prorated per FTE
Why Salem Health?
- Not-for-profit hospital, licensed for 644 acute-care beds
- Largest private employer in the state of Oregon
- Level II trauma center and Life Flight hub
- Busiest emergency department on the West Coast
- Magnet® designation
- EPIC EMR
- Designated as a Top Workplace in Oregon
- Community members honored Salem Health nine times in the “2022 Best of the Mid-Valley” awards
- Live amidst Oregon's Wine Country in the beautiful Willamette Valley
- 1-hour drive to the Pacific Ocean, 1.5-hour drive to Mt. Hood, and a 45-minute drive to Portland
- To learn more about our wonderful community and the beautiful state of Oregon visit Travel Oregon | Oregon Vacations & Travel Guide
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
Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering market-leading pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able to effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind. We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There’s something about Salem, Oregon!
Your Role With Us:
Salem Hospital is currently seeking a physician assistant to join our Neurology Hospitalist team. Salem Health is Oregon’s largest acute-care hospital and is home to the busiest ER on the West Coast. We are a not-for-profit Level II Trauma facility and are licensed for 644 acute-care beds.
Our patients receive comprehensive medical services through our robust Medical Group of more than 330 employed providers, including 20 specialties and advanced practice practitioners. Salem Health Medical Group focuses on enhancing the patient experience and providing higher levels of care coordination. Salem is uniquely positioned geographically to serve a broad catchment area including metropolitan and rural communities and boasts active lifestyle opportunities unique to the Pacific Northwest.
Background and Expertise:
- Master’s degree from an Accredited PA program and National Board Certification
- Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience preferred.
- Previous ED/ICU/RRT experience preferred Special interest in stroke preferred.
- Pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) and be certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), or complete the examination and certification requirement within in 12-months of initial appointment to the Medical Staff; and,
- Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); and,
- Hold PA license in good standing issued by the Oregon Medical Board (OMB).
- Active DEA certification
- Special knowledge skills and abilities:
- Knowledge of Lean methodology highly preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to be sensitive with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
Total Rewards Offerings:
- Up to $15,000 start bonus*
- Up to $30,000 student loan repayment*
- $4,000 annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance*
- Relocation Assistance
- Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; Life insurance; Short and long-term disability
- 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
- Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
- *This is based on a full-time position, amounts will be prorated per FTE
Why Salem Health?
- Not-for-profit hospital, licensed for 644 acute-care beds
- Largest private employer in the state of Oregon
- Level II trauma center and Life Flight hub
- Busiest emergency department on the West Coast
- Magnet® designation
- EPIC EMR
- Designated as a Top Workplace in Oregon
- Community members honored Salem Health nine times in the “2022 Best of the Mid-Valley” awards
- Live amidst Oregon's Wine Country in the beautiful Willamette Valley
- 1-hour drive to the Pacific Ocean, 1.5-hour drive to Mt. Hood, and a 45-minute drive to Portland
- To learn more about our wonderful community and the beautiful state of Oregon visit Travel Oregon | Oregon Vacations & Travel Guide
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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