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Vancouver, Washington

Physician Assistant - Orthopedics

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$122k-$192k

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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 an Orthopedic Physician Assistant position with a main focus on Ankle, Foot, and Sports Medicine. 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.
  • Assist with surgical and microscopic procedures within standards of care and practice guidelines; obtain staff privileges as necessary to assist physicians.
  • Develop and implement appropriate care management plan.
  • Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, wound care, and managing infection.
  • Provide acute and chronic care according to protocol.
  • Administer or order appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests. Interpret and convey test results.
  • Respond to medical emergencies including CPR.
  • 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.
  • Educate patients and families in regard to therapeutic regimens, surgery and procedures, pre- and post-operative care, and other relevant information.
  • Provide leadership by serving as a role model and resource.
  • Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and abide by all HIPAA rules and regulations.

Required

  • One year of experience preferred, but new graduates are encouraged to apply.
  • 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

  • Schedule of 4 days/week
  • 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!

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and graduation from an accredited physician assistant training program are required; a master's degree is preferred, and new graduates are encouraged to apply despite one year of experience being preferred. Candidates must hold current Washington and Oregon PA licenses, NCCPA certification, BLS or ACLS certification, a DEA license, and an NPI number, along with strong customer service, organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Ankle And Foot CarePatient ExaminationSurgical AssistanceDiagnostic Test InterpretationPatient TriagePatient EducationClinical Documentation

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Northwest Surgical holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 7 active listings.

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 80% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$157k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $147k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$157k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
63% this job
Sign-on bonus
44%
Relocation assistance
31%
Loan repayment
16%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 320 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Vancouver

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$476k≈ 3.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,828/mo≈ 18% 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

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11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Schedule of 4 days/week
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