Physician Associate- General Surgery

Columbia Memorial Hospital; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Annual CME stipend

Paid time off & holidays

Employer retirement plan matching

Job summary

Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, OR, seeks an experienced General Surgery Physician Associate or Nurse Practitioner to join our established General Surgery team. You’ll provide comprehensive surgical care at our 25-bed rural hospital with clinic days and dedicated OR block time.

The role offers autonomy in consultations and collaboration with surgeons who emphasize teaching, with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional call.

Qualifications

• Two (2) year surgical PA/NP experience.
• Master’s or baccalaureate degree and ARCA-PA approved program.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Master’s, post-master’s or doctorate degree in a nurse practitioner program.

Responsibilities

• Collaborative practice with dedicated surgeons and clinic days.
• Autonomy in seeing new, follow-up and pre/post consultations.
• Work with multiple surgeons who value teaching and provide OR block time.

Skills

Surgical PA/NP experience

NCCPA certification

Education

Master’s or Baccalaureate NP degree

ARCA-PA approved program

Job description

Columbia Memorial Hospital (Astoria, OR) · General Surgery Clinic

Astoria , OR

Physicians & Advanced Practice Professionals

Full Time , Days , Shift Length: 8

Posted 07/21/2026

Call: Yes

Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH) is seeking an experienced General Surgery Physician Associate or Nurse Practitioner to join our established General Surgery team in Astoria, Oregon.

CMH is looking for highly skilled surgical clinician who will provide comprehensive surgical care at our 25-bed critical access hospital where your expertise will have a direct, positive impact on patient care. We offer a positive work-life alignment where comprehensive quality outpatient and surgical care is a priority.

• Collaborative practice with dedicated clinic days and OR block time.
• Busy, rural general surgery practice with a variety of bread-and-butter cases.
• Autonomy in seeing new, follow up and pre/post consultations.
• Collaborative practice working with multiple surgeons who love teaching.
• Monday through Friday schedule with up to 10 days of call per month.

Compensation and Benefits

• Guaranteed base salary with annual quality incentives.
• Relocation is provided.
• Annual CME stipend with paid educational leave.
• Paid time off, paid holidays and sick time.
• Comprehensive benefits including retirement plan options with employer matching contributions.

Required Qualifications

• Two (2) year surgical PA/NP experience
• Master’s or baccalaureate degree and completion of an ARCA-PA approved program
• Current NCCPA certification
• Master’s, post-master’s or doctorate degree in a nurse practitioner program accredited by CCNE or ACEN

About Columbia Memorial Hospital

CMH is the fastest growing rural hospital in Oregon, serving the healthcare needs of the northern Oregon coast with a collaborative relationship with Oregon Health & Science University. Our full-service critical access hospital is a not-for-profit, independent, Planetree-Gold Certified organization where person-centered care is a priority. Our growing hospital and clinics employ over 900 employees, which includes a diverse professional medical staff of more than 100 physicians and advanced practice professionals including surgical, non-surgical and primary care specialties.

Why Astoria, Oregon?

Astoria, Oregon, has been listed as a top place to live by numerous magazines and websites. The natural beauty of the North Oregon Coast, the friendliness of small-town life, and the vibrant arts and restaurant scene make this a great place to live. Whether you enjoy outdoor recreation, award-winning dining, history, festivals or family fun, we have it all.

The Northern Oregon Coast gives easy access to unlimited outdoor recreation including hiking, beachcombing, tide-pooling, golfing, fishing, zip-lining, cycling, kayaking, kiteboarding, hunting and surfing. This opportunity offers a highly nurturing environment to grow professionally and personally.

About Us

Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH) is located in the beautiful and historic town of Astoria, Oregon, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. At CMH, we are committed to providing person-centered care to our patients and Caregivers. We are a full-service, 25-bed, critical access, not-for-profit, Level III trauma, Planetree Certified, hospital which includes a robust Medical Group.

As a Planetree Hospital, CMH has developed dynamic and focused efforts to involve the perspective of patients, family members and staff to increase person-centered care throughout our organization. We value compassionate, courteous and respectful interactions, patient and family involvement in care planning to include the patient’s goals and preferences, healing design of spaces, community health and a strategic plan that emphasizes person-centered care for the patient and caregiver alike.

CMH is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe that diversity in our workforce strengthens our ability to provide compassionate, culturally responsive care to the patients and communities we serve. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.