Physician Assistant -Surgery - Orthopedic

77 consultants; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant for orthopedic duties in Coos Bay, Oregon. Responsibilities include assisting during surgeries, creating treatment plans, and being on call in the Emergency Department. Candidates must be Board Certified with at least 2 years of experience in Orthopedics and familiarity with Oregon. Competitive pay and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have a clean malpractice history.
• Familiarity with Oregon is needed.
• At least 2 years of experience as an inpatient Orthopedic PA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help during surgeries and check patients in the Emergency Department.
• Create treatment plans for orthopedic issues and perform procedures.
• Be the main orthopedic provider on call for patients.

Skills

Board Certified Physician Assistant

Experience in Orthopedics

Oregon state license

Job description

Job Description

• Full-time position
• Day Shift with on-call duty based on the number of providers sharing the call
• Must be able to work some weekends
• Job is with a hospital
• This job is open because of growth and more services being offered
• Work with a high-quality, friendly team

Key Responsibilities

• Help during surgeries, check patients in the Emergency Department, visit patients on the hospital floor, and teach patients about their care
• Order tests, look at lab results, write prescriptions, and keep notes on patient progress and discharge
• You will get a customized training based on your skills
• Work with a small group of 2-3 surgeons

Main Tasks

• Talk to patients and do physical exams. Understand and analyze lab tests and scans.
• Use patient information to figure out what might be wrong and establish a working diagnosis.
• Create a treatment plan for orthopedic issues. Provide specific care as needed.
• Decide when to consult, refer, or evaluate with the supervising Orthopedic surgeon or other healthcare providers.
• Order or do lab tests and diagnostic procedures, including blood tests and other studies like X-rays and MRIs.
• Perform procedures such as digital blocks, regional anesthesia, and minor surgeries like tendon repair and wound care.
• Assist in surgeries, including closing wounds and doing other tasks as directed by the surgeon.
• Check on patients in the hospital, write orders, and support the Orthopedic surgeon.
• Be the main orthopedic provider on call for patients in the Emergency Department and other hospital units. You will share on-call duties with other PAs and NPs and may need to work some weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be a Board Certified Physician Assistant (PA)
• Must have an Oregon license (or be willing to get one)
• Familiarity with Oregon is needed
• At least 2 years of experience working as an inpatient Orthopedic PA (not including training) is highly preferred
• Must have a clean malpractice history/background
• A copy of the NPDB self-query report is required

Certification Requirements

• Must be Board Certified
• Must hold a state license for Oregon
• Must have at least 2 years of experience as an inpatient Orthopedic PA (not including training) and must have connections to Oregon, like family in the area or having lived in Oregon at some point.