Physician Associate / Physician Assistant

Physician Associate Job Description

Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Physician Associate (PA-C) with an active, unencumbered license to join our Medford, Oregon nephrology team. This is a hands-on, reasonable-paced role where you will actively manage patients with chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and other kidney-related conditions. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, ready to contribute, and excited to be fully involved in patient care alongside a collaborative and supportive team. If you take pride in being present, engaged, and making a meaningful impact on your patients’ lives, this is the role for you.

Competitive Salary.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver a high standard of patient-centered care with a focus on nephrology and related chronic conditions.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage both episodic and chronic illnesses in accordance with evidence-based protocols.
• Prescribe and manage all necessary medications, treatments, and interventions within scope of practice.
• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and review relevant diagnostic studies.
• Coordinate referrals and collaborate with other healthcare professionals and medical facilities as needed.
• Communicate effectively with the supervising nephrologist regarding patient care, treatment plans, and follow-up needs.
• Provide ongoing follow-up and health maintenance care, adhering to established protocols or individualized instructions from the supervising physician.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program (Master’s degree required)
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the state of practice
• Current DEA registration (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred

Usual patient load 14-16 patients/day in clinic setting.

Minimal overnight travel may be required when dialysis rounding

Medical specialties: Nephrology

Shift/Schedule: Day shift, Monday - Friday (4 1/2 days/week), No hospital rounding or call

Ability to commute/relocate: Medford, OR: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package.

• 401(k) - 401(k) matching
• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vacation
• CME
• Malpractice insurance
• Relocation allowance
• Paid dues to professional societies and organizations

Join our team where your expertise as a Physician Associate will make a significant impact on the lives of our patients. We look forward to welcoming a new member who is eager to contribute to our mission of providing exceptional healthcare.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Medford, OR 97504 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Medford, OR 97504: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person