Urology Physician Associate

Location: 2973 12th Street SE, Salem, Oregon, 97302
Department: Urology Clinic
Position Type: Full Time, Exempt 1.0 FTE
Schedule: Monday – Friday, four eight-hour shifts per week (plus call) split between clinic and operating room

Your role with us

Salem Health is seeking a Urology Physician Associate to join our expert urology team. In this role, you will collaborate with physicians and other members of the health care team to manage patient care in hospital, surgical, and ambulatory settings. Your work will span clinic visits, hospital rounds, operating room assistance, and patient education while helping us deliver exceptional, compassionate care across the full spectrum of urologic services.

Urology Clinic

Our urology team provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of urologic conditions while delivering advanced, evidence-based care close to home. From minimally invasive procedures to complex surgeries, we are dedicated to improving our patients’ health with compassion, expertise, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Our collaborative, patient-centered approach ensures that every individual receives personalized care and support at every stage of treatment.

What you'll do

• Conduct patient assessments, develop care plans, and manage both acute and chronic conditions.
• Perform clinic procedures and post-operative follow-ups.
• Assist urologists in the operating room.
• Round on hospitalized patients, write orders, and coordinate care.
• Order and review diagnostic tests, labs, medications, and consults per standing or verbal orders.
• Educate patients and families, and participate in community education activities.
• Contribute to development of patient care protocols and improvements to the electronic medical record.

Required qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited PA program.
• Successful completion of the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination.
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Current Physician Associate license in good standing issued by the Oregon Medical Board.

Additional Information

• 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.

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.
• 200 hours paid time off (PTO) + 40 hours for CME.

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.