Locum NP/PA Orthopedic Surgery – Coos Bay, OR | Travel, lodging covered
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Job description
Position: Locum NP/PA – Orthopedic Surgery
Location: Coos Bay, Oregon
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: 4x10 or 5x8-hour shifts with call expectation of 1–2 nights per week and every third weekend
Overtime: After 40 hours per week
We are seeking a Board-Certified NP/PA to join a collaborative Orthopedic Surgery team in Coos Bay, Oregon. This locum assignment provides the opportunity to work autonomously under physician supervision while participating in a wide range of inpatient and outpatient orthopedic care. Lodging will be provided.
Responsibilities:
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Collaborate with attending orthopedic surgeons to evaluate and treat patients.
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Document patient history, assessments, diagnoses, and care plans in the EMR.
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Participate in daily rounds and multidisciplinary team discussions.
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Order and interpret diagnostic studies, including EMG, x-rays, CT, MRI, and bone scans.
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Perform orthopedic procedures including:
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Digital blocks and regional anesthesia
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Minor outpatient surgeries: tendon repair, wound closure, debridement, incision & drainage, k-wire/hardware removal
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Joint and bursa aspirations, closed reductions, injections, brace/cast/splint applications
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Assist in surgeries as first assist or as delegated by the surgeon.
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Serve as primary orthopedic contact for patients in the emergency department and inpatient units.
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Participate in call coverage, including 1–2 nights per week and every third weekend, as well as holidays as scheduled.
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Dictate discharge summaries, histories, and physicals for hospitalized patients
Job Responsibilities
Active OR license – REQUIRED
Full-time availability – REQUIRED
NPDB self-query – REQUIRED at submission
CAQH login and password – REQUIRED at offer
Ability to work independently and in high-pressure/emergent situations
Proficiency with EMR documentation
Qualifications
4 hours unpaid EPIC training required (option to test out for 2 hours)
Credentialing timeframe: temporary coverage can be provided
Lodging arranged for locum providers