Physician Associate- Rheumatology

Provider Job Opportunity at Bend Memorial, PC – Rheumatology PA

Bend, Oregon

Summit Health is seeking a Rheumatology PA who would like the opportunity to expand a thriving practice within a financially secure, physician‑driven, multispecialty setting.

As an expansion of Summit Health’s Rheumatology Department, we are seeking a PA (prior experience required) who is passionate about providing rheumatology care.

Summit Health is actively recruiting for an experienced Rheumatology PA to expand access and support the Rheumatology Department. You will be joining a team of well‑respected rheumatologists within Summit Health, providing in‑basket support, placing orders, and seeing patients in clinic. Our Rheumatology Department provides infusion services in a dedicated, state‑of‑the‑art biologic infusion suite. Summit Health is committed to furthering our group’s mission of lowering the total cost of care for all patients in Central Oregon by continuing to offer and expand outpatient services throughout the community.

Summit Health is the largest physician‑led and professionally managed multispecialty group practice in Central Oregon with 11 locations in Bend, Redmond, Sisters and Sunriver. Summit Health includes more than 180 providers across 40 specialties and services providing care to over 60,000 attributed lives in Central Oregon. The medical group has become the quality‑of‑care leader in Oregon achieving a 4.9‑star rating on nearly all value‑based contracts, is in the upper decile for customer satisfaction and earned a perfect Medicare Quality (MIPS) score for 2021 through 2023.

We pride ourselves on providing a patient‑centered, high‑quality care model that emphasizes keeping the cost of care low for patients and the community.

• Market leading compensation rates with high earning potential and a quality bonus program
• Competitive benefits package with relocation assistance
• Busy practice, high demand for rheumatology services, with lots of growth potential
• On‑site infusion center
• 4 day work week
• Epic EMR system
• A physician‑led and professionally managed medical group where providers drive strategy, vision, and project implementation.
• Easy access to resources, coding, and IT support utilizing the Epic platform
• Benefits of working within a multispecialty medical practice:
  • Coordination of care with a large primary‑care base and many other specialists
  • Comprehensive support teams for insurance authorization, billing, Epic, HR, and coding

Located east of the Cascade Mountains, Bend enjoys 300 days of sunshine and a wonderful high desert climate. World‑class skiing, renowned fishing and amazing golf, water sports, cycling and trail running are all part of a quality lifestyle for Central Oregon residents. Our community also offers excellent schools, a variety of cultural activities, great food, and entertainment, and is noted as one of the best places to live for outdoor activity by Sunset Magazine, Bike Magazine, CNN, Newsweek, and Golf Magazine.

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, and a dynamic practice experience.

Summit Medical Group Oregon. Patient Centric. Physician Owned. Clinically Advanced. Nationally Recognized.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. Summit Health highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. We strive to provide a valuable suite of benefits, wellness programs, compensation, time off, and resources to support the wellbeing and personal needs of team members and their families at various stages of life and in their professional career.

Collectively, we call these "Total Rewards".

Here at Summit Health, our total rewards include, but are not limited to:

• We’ve Got You Covered – Health coverage is vital, and it begins on the 1st of the month after you start employment.
• Build a Healthy Foundation – Various medical plan options including a HDHP with HSA option and employer contribution.
• Enhance Your Health Coverage – Dental and vision insurance, plus healthcare…