General Surgery Physician Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Roseburg (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Malpractice tail coverage

Comprehensive benefits

Weekday schedule (Mon-Fri)

PTO 28 days + 5 CME

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

CHI Mercy Health, based in Roseburg, Oregon, seeks a General Surgery Physician Assistant to join Centennial Surgery within CHI Mercy Health. This full-time role focuses on outpatient clinical management with occasional inpatient post-op rounding and no OR assisting.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule, no weekend duties or on-call requirements, and a comprehensive benefits package with signing bonus, relocation assistance, and CME allowance.

Qualifications

• Master of Science from an ARC-PA accredited program.
• NCCPA board certification.
• Oregon medical license and DEA certificate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality outpatient clinical care with scheduled inpatient post-op rounding.
• Collaborate with surgical services team to support general surgery patients.
• Maintain strong patient communication and clinical judgment in a multidisciplinary environment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Clinical judgment

Education

Master of Science ARC-PA accredited program

NCCPA board certification

Oregon medical license and DEA certificate

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our General Surgery Physician Assistant (PA), you will serve as a key member of the surgical services team at Centennial Surgery, a department of CHI Mercy Health-an institution nationally recognized as a Top 20 Rural & Community Hospital. Based in Southern Oregon, this full-time position offers an opportunity to deliver comprehensive clinical care primarily in an outpatient setting, complemented by inpatient post-op rounding, within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Please note that this role does not include operating room assisting.

Every day you will provide high-quality patient care, focusing primarily on outpatient clinical management with scheduled inpatient post-op rounding to ensure a seamless experience for those undergoing general surgery services. Best of all, you will enjoy a Monday-through-Friday schedule with weekends off and no call responsibilities, allowing you to fully enjoy everything our region has to offer.

To be successful in this role, you must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. We are seeking a candidate who demonstrates professional confidence in their clinical judgment while remaining dedicated to ongoing clinical growth. You must also demonstrate a deep commitment to patient-centered care and the capacity to thrive in a collegial, supportive environment.

This position offers:

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary package with signing bonus, relocation assistance and annual CME allowance, and malpractice insurance including tail coverage.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Robust benefits package to support your well-being.
• Enjoyable Schedule: Monday to Friday-no weekends or call required.
• Paid Time Off: 28 days of vacation plus 5 days for CME each year.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Eligibility via our 501(c)(3) status.

CHI Mercy Health is a 174-bed community hospital and level 3 trauma center located in Roseburg, Oregon. Our team of surgeons provides a full range of general surgery services to Douglas County's 110,000+ residents.

Roseburg offers small-town charm and access to breathtaking natural beauty. Enjoy a mild Mediterranean-like climate with year-round outdoor activities, including:

• World-class fishing: The North Umpqua River offers steelhead and trout fishing.
• Wine country: Explore Oregon's oldest fine wine region and award-winning wineries.
• Outdoor adventure: Hiking, white-water rafting, mountain biking, camping, and skiing.
• Coastal proximity: Less than 2 hours from the Pacific Ocean, with scenic beaches, crabbing, and the famous Bandon Dunes Golf Resort.

Job Requirements

Required:

• Master of Science from an ARC-PA accredited program
• NCCPA board certification
• Have or obtain an Oregon medical license and DEA certificate

Preferred:

• Clinical or non-clinical General Surgery work experience

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Where You'll Work

At CHI Mercy Health, you'll discover a place where your professional growth is deeply valued within a truly supportive and rewarding environment. For over a century, our commitment to Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration has guided every interaction, shaping how we care for our patients and uplift one another.

Today, as CHI Mercy Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. We are proud of our state-of-the- art care and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence.

When you join CHI Mercy Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Pay Range

$144,739 - $165,677 /year