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Physician Assistant
Pendleton Family Medicine | Praxis Health | Pendleton, Oregon
45 min to Walla Walla Wine Country | 1 hr to Tri-Cities, WA | Daily flights to Portland and Denver
Pendleton Family Medicine is a full-spectrum primary care practice serving the Pendleton community across every stage of life, from preventive care and sports physicals to chronic disease management and family medicine. You would be joining a physician-heavy team of six providers including two MDs and two DOs, a structure that offers genuine day-to-day clinical collaboration and mentorship for an APP coming into primary care.
COMPENSATION
Year one guaranteed salary: $128,000 - $140,000 (depending on experience)
Earnings potential after year one: Up to $175,000 (production-based)
Schedule: 4-day workweek, 100% outpatient
Call: Shared telephone only, shared with clinic providers
PRACTICE AND TEAM
Pendleton Family Medicine offers same-day appointments and extended hours, reflecting a practice built around genuine patient access rather than volume-driven scheduling. The team of six providers, with two new DOs joining in 2025, is growing with intention and looking for an APP who wants to be part of that momentum.
Team: 2 MDs, 2 DOs, 1 FNP, 1 PA-C; physician-led collaborative model
Practice type: Full-spectrum family medicine, all ages and all stages
Access model: Same-day appointments with extended hours available
Development: ThriveAP enrollment (structured NP/PA advancement program)
BENEFITS
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
- Malpractice insurance paid in full
- Oregon licensure support
- Retirement: 401K and Roth options
- CME support included; details provided on inquiry
- Part of Praxis Health, the Pacific Northwest's leading independent healthcare network
ABOUT PENDLETON, OREGON
Pendleton has a regional airport with daily commercial flights to Portland and Denver, which changes the calculation for providers concerned about connectivity. The Walla Walla wine region is 45 minutes away. The Tri-Cities of Washington, with Costco, Columbia Center Mall, and full urban amenities, are an easy hour's drive. Portland is three hours west; Boise four hours southeast.
Within Pendleton itself, the community punches well above its population of 17,000. There is an active arts scene, museums, independent restaurants, brew pubs, golf courses, and the Wildhorse Resort and Casino. For outdoor enthusiasts, the surrounding landscape offers mountain biking, camping, fishing, and equestrian trails. The Pendleton Round-Up is one of the most recognized rodeo events in the country and reflects the town's deep Western character.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)
- Active or eligible Oregon licensure
- Authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship
ADMINISTRATIVE & COMPLIANCE DISCLOSURE
The following physical requirements are included per standard credentialing and HR documentation. While performing the duties of this role, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift or move up to 10 lbs, frequently up to 25 lbs, and occasionally up to 50 lbs. Work environment is a combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings.
Salary : $128,000 - $140,000