Ortho PA job - Coastal Oregon
Updated 11/19/25
Coos Bay, Oregon, United States
Physician Assistant
Orthopedics
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
Yes
Experience Level
2 years
Job description
Job description
Bay Area Hospital is looking for 3 full-time Physician Assistants (PAs) in the Orthopedics Department. As the Medical Center for Oregon's South Coast, Bay Area Hospital offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic services in addition to a great atmosphere with many growth opportunities for our employees.
Job Description:
Compensation and Benefits:
Job Description:
- Full-time
- Day Shift + On call TBD based on number of providers sharing the call
- Ability to work weekends occasionally
- In collaboration with the attending physician, prepares and records patient history, develops and implements a plan of care
- Participates in daily rounds on assigned patients and documents the pertinent symptoms, findings, diagnoses and care plans.
- Utilizes electronic medical record for order entry and documentation.
- Participates in multidisciplinary rounding
- Responds to coding and documentation queries and participates as requested in quality and safety initiatives.
- SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Proficiency with the electronic health records for documentation, assessment, and care management, performing these activities concurrently with provision of care throughout the shift
- Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients, family members and the healthcare team
- Ability to work independently and perform effectively in stressful and/or emergent situations
- Demonstrates initiative and motivation
- Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of Hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups
- Understands of anatomy, diagnosis, treatment options, procedures, methods and equipment.
- Ability to complete clinical and surgical responsibilities in a timely fashion
- Analytical ability to monitor data, develop treatment plans and prescribe medication
- Exercises good judgment, demonstrates effective critical thinking skills
- Flexible, able to prioritize and address multiple responsibilities concurrently
- Works effectively under stress and frequently changing job requirements/situations
- Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location - PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently
- Possess physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs
- Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity, including adequate color vision
- Requires fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects
- Able to use proper body mechanics to assist patients in ambulating, transferring in and out of bed, chair or wheelchair
- May be required to lift up to 75 pounds
- Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids
- Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
- May require periodic use of personal computer - Not accepting new grads - minimum of 2 years work experience as Orthopedic PA (not including training)
- Not accepting Locums candidates
- Accepting visa candidates
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive salary range based on experience and training (to be discussed at interview). Provider may submit salary expectations with presentation.
- Relocation assistance if applicable
- $10,000 sign-on bonus
- Medical options including basic and premium PPOs and a high deductible plan with a health savings account
- Prescription drug coverage
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Basic life/AD&D term insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Retirement plans, including:
- 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- 457 Roth
- 403(b) Tax Sheltered Accounts
- Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000
- The BAH Family Scholarship Program
- Paid time off up to 25 days a year and a cash-out option up to 80 PTO hours
- Extended sick leave
- Paid leave in case of bereavement or jury duty
- Employee assistance program
- Affordable childcare at Bright Beginnings Learning Center
- Voluntary insurance through Aflac
- Telehealth with Teladoc on a 24/7 basis
- Wellness clinic on site
- Fitness Center available 24/7 for $6/month
- Health club membership discounts
- Wellness program with incentives
- Will preparation, identity theft protection and cell phone discounts
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