Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Foot & Ankle (PT/24 hours/Mon-Tue-Wed)

About the Role

Multnomah Orthopedic Clinic is excited to welcome an experienced Physician Assistant to our team, working alongside Natalie Mesnier, MD, a board-certified orthopedic foot and ankle specialist. This part-time salaried opportunity is perfect for a PA with strong clinical skills, experience in a specialty setting, and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional patient care.

We take great pride in the experience we provide to every patient. From the first phone call to the final follow-up visit, our goal is to create a warm, professional, and seamless journey of care. Our 5-star patient reviews reflect the high standards we set for ourselves, and we are looking for someone who is eager to contribute to that reputation through compassion, teamwork, and outstanding service.

The regular schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The position also includes participation in a shared weekend call rotation with approximately 1 in 6 providers. Weekend call is primarily phone-based, with rare rounding and no emergency room call.

Potential OR time may be incorporated several days per month by after training, credentialing, and practice needs are reviewed.

Primary Responsibilities

· Evaluate and manage orthopedic patients in the outpatient clinic under physician supervision and collaboration.

· Assist with new patient visits, follow-up visits, post-operative care, and treatment planning.

· Support foot and ankle orthopedic care, including history-taking, physical examination, documentation, patient education, and coordination of care.

· Review imaging and diagnostic information with the physician and care team as appropriate.

· Perform or assist with orthopedic procedures within training, competency, licensure, and practice protocols.

· Assist with casting, splinting, bracing, injections, wound checks, and post-operative protocols as appropriate.

· Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.

· Communicate professionally with patients, staff, surgery centers, hospitals, referring offices, and outside vendors.

· Deliver friendly, patient-centered service and help ensure patients feel respected, informed, and well cared for from beginning to end.

· Participate in shared weekend call, primarily by phone, with rare rounding and no ER call.

· Participate in surgical assisting if OR time is added by mutual agreement and after required credentialing is completed.

Required Qualifications

· Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.

· Current Oregon PA license or ability to obtain Oregon licensure before start date.

· NCCPA certification in good standing.

· Minimum 1-3 years of PA experience preferred; strong candidates with relevant clinical background may be considered.

· Interest in orthopedic foot and ankle care and willingness to learn specialty-specific protocols.

· Ability to work independently while maintaining appropriate collaboration and communication with the physician.

· Strong documentation, patient communication, and follow-through skills.

· Friendly, team-oriented demeanor with the judgment, professionalism, and work ethic needed to be a strong fit for our clinic team.

· Commitment to excellent customer service, patient satisfaction, and clear communication with patients and staff.

· Ability to meet credentialing requirements for clinic, payer enrollment, and surgical facilities if OR time is added.

Preferred Experience

· Orthopedic, musculoskeletal, urgent care, emergency medicine, sports medicine, podiatry, or surgical experience.

· Experience with post-operative care, fracture care, casting/splinting, bracing, injections, wound care, and imaging review.

· Prior OR first-assist experience or interest in becoming credentialed to assist in surgery.

· Experience with athenahealth/AthenaOne or a similar EHR system.

· Regenerative medicine experience helpful.

Compensation and Benefits

· $100,000 annual salary for a 24-hour-per-week schedule, equivalent to approximately $80.13/hour.

· Regular schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

· Shared weekend call rotation, approximately 1 in 6 providers; primarily phone calls, rare rounding, and no ER call.

· Benefits and additional employment terms will be reviewed during the interview and offer process and finalized in the written employment agreement.

· OR/first-assist responsibilities, if added, will be based on mutual agreement, credentialing, training, and practice needs.

Work Setting

· Private orthopedic specialty practice.

· Outpatient clinic in Portland, OR 97213.

· Potential surgical facility work if OR time is added after credentialing.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is clinically sound, dependable, professional, friendly, and interested in building a long-term specialty role in orthopedic foot and ankle care. This person must be a strong fit for our team: someone who communicates well, treats patients with respect and kindness, takes ownership of follow-through, and understands that patient satisfaction is part of excellent clinical care. This role is a good fit for a PA who values a focused clinic schedule, strong physician collaboration, and the opportunity to grow into a specialty orthopedic practice.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume through Indeed. Cover letter optional but encouraged. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial interview.

Pay: $100,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person