Locum Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant needed in Coos Bay, Oregon!

Orthopedic Advanced Practice Provider Opportunity

• Role: Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) supporting Orthopedic Surgery

• Setting: Hospital-based, including Emergency Department and inpatient units

• Start Date: ASAP

• Schedule: Full-time; work week runs Sunday–Saturday

• Call Responsibilities: Serves as primary orthopedic call for ED and inpatient units; participates in weekday, weekend, holiday, night, and 24-hour call rotation with other APPs

• Clinical Responsibilities:

  • Perform patient histories, exams, daily rounds, documentation, and discharge summaries

  • Develop and implement plans of care in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons

  • Utilize Epic EMR for order entry and documentation

  • Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, quality, safety, and documentation initiatives

• Procedures:

  • Diagnostic studies (e.g., EMG, EKG, compartment pressure measurements, X-ray, CT, MRI, bone scans)

  • Minor outpatient and bedside procedures (wound care, tendon repair, I&D, debridement, biopsies, pinning, hardware removal)

  • Orthopedic procedures including joint and bursa aspirations/injections, fracture and dislocation reductions, splinting, casting, and bracing

  • Surgical assisting including first assist and tissue closures

• Skills: Ability to work independently, manage emergent situations, and efficiently document care using EHR

• Training: Epic training required (testing-out option available)

• Credentialing: Temporary privileges available

Requirements:

• Board Certified

• Active Oregon license

• Full-time availability

• Eligible for Medical Staff or Allied Health Professional privileges

• NPDB self-query at submission

• CAQH login/password at offer