Physician Associate

Full Job Description

Full job description

$15,000 sign-on bonus available for 1 FTE!!!

Integrated Primary Care + Mental Health | Collaborative Team Environment

Well Life Medicine, a thriving independently owned primary care and mental health clinic in Salem, Oregon, is seeking an experienced Physician Associate (PA) to join our growing multidisciplinary care team.

This is a unique opportunity to work in an independent, mission-driven practice where providers are valued, patients are known, and collaboration is part of the culture. We offer the autonomy of private practice with the support of a strong clinical team, integrated behavioral health services, and regular collaboration with medical leadership and staff.

We are looking for a provider with experience in family medicine, internal medicine, urgent care, or a similar primary care setting. Candidates should be comfortable managing a broad range of acute and chronic conditions and working closely with a team to deliver thoughtful, patient-centered care.

Why Join Well Life Medicine?

At Well Life Medicine, you will be part of a supportive team environment with frequent collaboration. We have weekly clinical case reviews, as well as a supportive team including an RN, community health worker and staff to do your prior auths and help with refills and other administrative tasks!

We value clinical quality, strong patient relationships, innovation, and provider well-being.

This role is ideal for an PA who wants to practice meaningful primary care without the bureaucracy of a large health system.

This position offers a consistent, set schedule:Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM (or can shorten hours if you prefer 32 hour work week)

No weekend or night shifts are required. Minimal on-call responsibilities are supported by an after-hours answering service (typically one week every 6-8 weeks, call-only, compensated).

Job Responsibilities

The PA will:

• Provide direct primary care, including new patient visits, preventive exams, urgent care visits, and follow-up appointments
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan, generally ages 5 and up (or can do 18+ only if background is internal medicine).
• Provide preventive care, including annual exams, well-child visits, well-woman visits, and Pap smears
• Create patient-centered, evidence-based treatment plans
• Build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients
• Collaborate closely with other providers, medical assistants, behavioral health clinicians, the Medical Director, and clinic leadership
• Participate in regular case review and care coordination
• Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently in the EHR
• Provide occasional telehealth care when appropriate
• Opportunity for “express clinic” or walk-in hours as a part of your daily schedule if you are interested.

This is an on-site position based in Salem, Oregon.

Patient Volume

Providers typically see 16–19 patients per day (in 10 hours), with 30-minute appointment blocks.

Qualifications

Required:

• Licensed PA in Oregon, or eligible to obtain Oregon licensure within 90 days
• At least 1 year of experience in family medicine, internal medicine, urgent care, or primary care
• Ability to function autonomously (of course we have clinical assistance for complex patients)
• Strong clinical decision-making skills across the primary care scope
• Comfort treating patients ages 5 and up; adult-only primary care experience may be considered for the right candidate
• Strong communication, documentation, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based care environment
• Commitment to culturally competent, patient-centered care

About Well Life Medicine

Well Life Medicine is an independently owned clinic providing primary care and mental health services in Salem, Oregon. Our model brings medical and behavioral health care together in a collaborative setting, allowing providers to care for the whole patient while working closely with a supportive multidisciplinary team.

We are proud to offer a positive work environment, strong provider support, and meaningful opportunities to help shape the future of an independent community-based practice.

Pay: $165,000.00 – $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person