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Corvallis, Oregon

Podiatry PA (Physician Associate) | Corvallis, Oregon

PodiatristNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$110K - $166.5K

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

The Corvallis Clinic is seeking a Physician Associate (PA-C) (nationally known as a Physician Assistant) to join a growing Podiatry team. This newly created role offers a mix of clinic care and surgical support in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

Explore opportunities at The Corvallis Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. For more than 75 years, our multi-specialty group has been committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients and fulfilling careers to our team members.

As a leading clinic in Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley, we serve more than a quarter-million people with offices in Corvallis, Albany and Philomath. Join a team that empowers you from the start and values work-life balance, teamwork and trust. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive pay.

Elevate your career with us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Practice Highlights

  • Fulltime role with team that values work-life balance
  • No call responsibilities
  • Mix of clinic care and OR first assist
  • Strong mentorship with structured ramp-up
  • Established practice with consistent patient demand
  • Team-based environment with 1:1 MA support
  • Onsite Orthopedics, Radiology and Ambulatory Surgery Center
  • High-retention, well-supported orthopedic & podiatry team

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide post-operative follow-up care for surgical patients
  • Evaluate and treat foot and ankle conditions
  • Deliver routine and diabetic foot care services
  • First assist in podiatric surgical procedures
  • Perform in-office procedures within scope of practice
  • Gradually expand to seeing new patients
  • Educate patients on foot health and prevention
  • Support chronic disease management, including diabetic care

You’ll be supported in a collaborative environment with mentorship, clinical variety, and opportunities to expand your skills in both clinic and surgical settings.

Required Qualifications

  • Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) required through NCCPA (Oregon title: Physician Associate)
  • Unrestricted Oregon State Medical License required prior to start date
  • Current DEA certificate required prior to start date

Preferred Qualifications

  • Relevant clinical experience in podiatry, orthopedics, or related field
  • Experience managing diabetic foot conditions and chronic wounds
  • Commitment to evidence-based practice

The salary range for this role is $110,000 to $166,500 per year. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive foot and ankle care, including routine and diabetic services, and perform post-operative follow-ups. Act as a first assist in podiatric surgical procedures and perform various in-office procedures.

Requirements

Must be a NCCPA certified Physician Associate with an unrestricted Oregon State Medical License and a current DEA certificate. Experience in podiatry or orthopedics and management of chronic wounds is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Post-operative CareFoot and Ankle EvaluationSurgical First AssistingPatient Education

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Podiatry PA (Physician Associate) | Corvallis, Oregon at UnitedHealth Group a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Podiatry — ranked against 254 active Podiatry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Podiatry Career Context

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 1,414 active listings.

Podiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$138k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution13 jobs · 11 employers

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.6this job 7.1
Better work-life than 80% of Podiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 254 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About UnitedHealth Group

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits Package
Incentive and Recognition Programs
Equity Stock Purchase
401k Contribution
No Call
1:1 MA Support
Mentorship
Structured Ramp-Up

Living in Corvallis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$529k≈ 4.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,718/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.0
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Corvallis, OR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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