Advanced Practice Orthopedics Opening in Astoria OR
Updated 10/16/26
Astoria, Oregon, United States
Physician Assistant
Orthopedics
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
APP Orthopedics opening in Oregon
Full time
Astoria, OR
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
4-Day Workweek | Mako Robotic Joint Replacement | First Assist | Clinic & OR
An established Orthopedic and Sports Medicine practice in Astoria, Oregon is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join its collaborative surgical team. This opportunity combines outpatient Orthopedics with dedicated operating room time and offers significant autonomy caring for adult and adolescent patients. The incoming APP will work alongside experienced orthopedic surgeons and APPs in a busy practice with a strong focus on joint replacement, arthroscopy, and general Orthopedics.
Position Highlights
Full-time, permanent Orthopedic APP opportunity
4-day workweek
Dedicated OR, outpatient clinic, and administrative time
Approximately 20 patients per clinic day
Combination of new and established patients
Primarily adult and adolescent patient population
Significant autonomy within the APP scope of practice
First-assist opportunities in a busy surgical practice
Up to 10 days of call per month
Experienced orthopedic surgeons and APP colleagues
Tenured clinical support staff
Excellent support staff-to-provider ratio
Strong emphasis on work-life balance
Orthopedic & Surgical Focus
General Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
High volume of total joint replacements
Hip, knee, and shoulder procedures
Shoulder and knee arthroscopy
Basic fracture care
Preoperative and postoperative management
Joint injections
New orthopedic evaluations
Follow-up orthopedic care
First Assist Opportunities
Mako robotic-assisted joint replacement
Total hip replacement
Total knee replacement
Anatomic total shoulder replacement
Reverse total shoulder replacement
Shoulder arthroscopy
Knee arthroscopy
Basic fracture procedures
Surgical closure including subcutaneous and skin closure
Call & Coverage
Up to 10 days of call per month
Orthopedic surgeons serve as the primary call providers
APP call primarily supports surgical cases and assists surgeons as needed
Emergency Department clinicians perform reductions
Collaborative call structure with physician oversight
Qualifications
Physician Assistant/Associate or Nurse Practitioner
Minimum 2 years of surgical Advanced Practice Provider experience
Surgical experience with subcutaneous and skin closure
Active, unrestricted Oregon professional license
Active, unrestricted DEA registration
Strong interest and experience in Orthopedics and surgical patient care
For Physician Assistants/Associates:
Bachelor's or master's degree and completion of an accredited PA program
Current NCCPA certification
Active, unrestricted Oregon Physician Associate license
For Nurse Practitioners:
Master's, post-master's, or doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Appropriate Oregon NP licensure and certification
Hospital & Clinical Environment
Full-service Critical Access Hospital
Independent, nonprofit healthcare organization
More than 900 employees
Medical staff of more than 100 physicians and Advanced Practice Providers
Broad surgical, medical, and Primary Care specialty support
Collaborative relationship with a major academic medical center
Growing hospital and outpatient clinic network
Strong emphasis on comprehensive, person-centered care
About Astoria & the Northern Oregon Coast
Astoria offers the character of a historic coastal community with immediate access to some of the Pacific Northwest's best outdoor recreation.
Hiking and cycling
Fishing and kayaking
Surfing and kiteboarding
Beachcombing and tide-pooling
Golf and other year-round recreation
Vibrant restaurant and arts scene
Festivals, history, and family-friendly activities
Excellent opportunity for an experienced Orthopedic APP seeking a 4-day workweek, significant OR exposure, robotic joint replacement experience, and a coastal Oregon lifestyle
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