Physician Assistant (PA) Jobs in Oregon
Looking for physician assistant jobs in Oregon? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens PA jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing locum tenens physician assistants (PAs) on short and long-term assignments throughout the US.
What’s it like to work as a physician assistant in Oregon? Visit our Physician Assistant Guide to Locum Tenens Jobs in Oregon here.
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IMMEDIATE NEED Physician Assistant - Urgent Care
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Position: Urgent Care PA
Location: Oregon
Start Date: Early October
Hours: 3-4 shifts per week, 12-hour shifts
Responsibilities:
• Throat issues
• Rolled ankles
• Broken arms
• Sprains
• Lacerations
• Urinary...
Location:OR
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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A hospital in Oregon seeks an Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment beginning in early December. The schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts per week, plus one week of call per month. Responsibilities include rounding, performing digital blocks, regional anesthesia, and minor outpatient surgical procedures...
Location:OR
Specialty:Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Your next locum tenens opportunity awaits in Oregon! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in family practice to begin coverage in late October. Hours include 8a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling illnesses, injuries, chronic health problems, and other family medicine cases. There is a chance...
Location:OR
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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The Beaver State of Oregon is the home of your next locum tenens assignment! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in family practice to begin coverage in early September. Hours include a mix of 8a - 5p and 10a - 7p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling colds, coughs, flu symptoms, diabetes, covid,...
Location:OR
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Oregon Physician Assistant Job FAQs
What are Locum Tenens physician assistant jobs?
Locum tenens PA jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel physician assistants hold all the same qualifications as a permanent physician assistant, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
How much does a physician assistant make in Oregon?
In Oregon, the average PA salary is $141,810 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What is the scope of practice for physician assistants in Oregon?
PAs in Oregon must have a collaboration agreement with a licensed physician. In general, PAs in Oregon have advanced practice authority. Advanced authority means that PAs can practice to the full extent of their medical education, but they still must comply with administrative requirements.
What are the Continuing Education requirements for physician assistants in Oregon?
In Oregon, physician assistants must complete 60 Continuing Education (CE) hours every two years to renew their licenses.
Is there a high demand for physician assistants?
The employment for PAs is expected to grow 27% between 2022 to 2032. This is much faster than other jobs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there are 12,200 openings for PAs every year, over the course of the decade.
What is the highest paid physician assistant specialty?
The highest paid PA specialty is cardiovascular surgery at $152,500 annually, according to the American Academy of Physician Associates.