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Northwest Surgical
Vancouver, Washington

Physician Assistant - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Physician AssistantNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$114k-$183k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and nights and shift pattern.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Rebound is the largest orthopedic and neurosurgical practice in the Portland-Vancouver area with an array of sub-specialties including orthopedics, brain and spine care, sports medicine, physiatry, and physical therapy.

We are proud to be the team physicians for the Portland Winterhawks and several collegiate teams and are headquartered in Southwest, Washington just across the river from Portland, Oregon and a 90-minute drive to either the beach or mountains. Hiking trails, parks, excellent schools, arts and culture, fine dining and food carts are abundant in our region.

We are hiring for a full-time or part-time Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician Assistant position. The ideal candidate will be passionate about patient care, have excellent communication, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support an environment that reinforces Rebound’s mission and Core Values of; Superior Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, Quality and Recognition.
  • Provide direct patient care to include, but not limited to, examinations, physicals, diagnosis, and documenting patient medical data and health histories.
  • Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections and shockwave therapy.
  • Provide acute and chronic care according to protocol. Monitor effective therapy.
  • Administer or order appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests. Interpret and convey test results.
  • Develop and implement appropriate care management plan. Strictly adhere to pre and post op protocols.
  • Educate patients and families about therapeutic regimens, surgery and procedures, pre and post-operative care, and other relevant information. Triage patient phone calls to facilitate patient care delivery.
  • Demonstrate positive and effective written and verbal communication skills with patients, families and co-workers.
  • Document clear, concise and accurate clinical information in the patient record in a timely manner.
  • Maintain, interpret and apply basic clinical practice statistics.
  • Respond to medical emergencies including CPR.
  • Adhere to practice standards and PA code of ethics.
  • Utilize and conduct research/inquiry appropriate to clinical setting.
  • Provide leadership by serving as role model and resource.
  • Attend and participate in required meetings.
  • Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and abide by all HIPAA rules and regulations.
  • Adhere to, and enforce, policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required

  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a Physician's Assistant in Physiatry/Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Neurosurgery, Sports Medicine, and/or Pain Medicine. Previous experience in ordering interventional spine procedures.
  • Bachelor's degree required, MS preferred.
  • Graduate of physician assistant training program that is accredited and approved by CAHEA, CAAHEP, and/or ARC-PA.
  • Current Washington and Oregon PA license.
  • Certified through National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
  • BLS or ACLS certified.
  • Current DEA License and NPI number is required.
  • Excellent customer service skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively with patients and co-workers.

We Are Proud to Offer

  • Medical/Vision/Rx
  • Dental
  • 401(K) Retirement Plan, including discretionary profit sharing
  • Company paid Life Insurance/AD&D
  • Voluntary Life insurance/AD&D
  • Company paid short and long-term disability
  • Flexible Spending and Health Saving Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free Parking
  • Paid Time Off accrued at up to 27 days in your first year based on FTE
  • Continuing education and professional due reimbursement

This is a great opportunity to work in a quality organization with Top Doctors in the Northwest. At Rebound, our goal is to cultivate an organization that offers superior patient-centered medical care, with mutual respect and cooperation in a positive and supportive environment. Come join our team!

Monday-Friday, no weekends or holidays.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in Physiatry, Neurosurgery, Sports Medicine, or Pain Medicine, along with a Bachelor's degree and current PA licensure in Washington and Oregon. Certification through the NCCPA and BLS/ACLS certification are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diagnostic TestingPatient EducationClinical Documentation

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 48 active Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 81% have no call, 81% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$148k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $139k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Northwest Surgical holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 8 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at NORTHWEST SURGICAL a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician Assistant roles — ranked against 4,545 active Physician Assistant roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$148k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

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Salary Distribution38 jobs · 22 employers

12
<$140k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
74% this job
CME allowance
63% this job
Sign-on bonus
57%
Relocation assistance
17%
Loan repayment
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 8.7this job 6.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 48 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Vancouver

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$476k≈ 4.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,828/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Northwest Surgical

Hospitals and Health Care
Denville, New Jersey
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical/Vision/Rx
Dental
401(K) Retirement Plan
Discretionary profit sharing
Company paid Life Insurance/AD&D
Voluntary Life insurance/AD&D
Company paid short and long-term disability
Flexible Spending and Health Saving Accounts