Physician assistant Jacey Walrod enjoys making meaningful connections with her patients. She works in orthopedics, the medical area for bone, muscle and joint issues. She cares for people before, during and after surgery. Walrod earned her master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Pacific University in Hillsboro, Oregon. She enjoys working in orthopedics because she helps people have become more mobile and comfortable. For Walrod, it is incredibly satisfying to see patients return to movement after injury or illness. A lifelong Oregonian, Walrod loves spending time outdoors. Some of her favorite activities include hiking, skiing and surfing. She also enjoys gardening.