Perm - Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Orthopedic Coos Bay, OR
Job at a glance
Job description
Location:
Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay offers a scenic coastal Oregon lifestyle with stunning ocean views and abundant outdoor recreational activities. As the largest city on Oregon's southern coast, it provides a charming small-town atmosphere while offering access to beautiful beaches, state parks, and a vibrant maritime culture.
Facility:
This 127-bed Level III Trauma facility is the largest hospital on the Southern Coast of Oregon with a catchment area of over 320,000 residents. The facility features a growing Orthopedic service line with a high-caliber, collegial team dedicated to providing exceptional care to the community.
Opportunity:
Board Certified - Physician Assistant (PA)
Job Details:
• Full-time day shift position with on-call responsibilities shared equitably among providers • Hospital-employed position created due to growth and expansion of services • Work closely with surgeons from South Coast Orthopedic Associates • Responsibilities include surgical assist, ED consults, floor rounding, pre and post-op care, and patient education • Order tests, review labs, prescribe medications, write progress and discharge notes • Custom orientation adapted to your skills with PAs assigned to a pool of 2-3 surgeons • Perform comprehensive and problem-focused history and physical exams • Interpret laboratory and diagnostic procedures to formulate differential diagnoses • Develop treatment plans for orthopedic problems within scope of practice • Order or perform diagnostic studies including EMG, electrocardiogram, and various imaging studies • Perform procedures such as digital blocks, regional anesthesia, and minor outpatient surgical procedures • Conduct joint and bursa aspirations, closed reduction of fractures, injections, and brace/cast applications • Assist in surgery including first assist, tissue closures, and application of appliances • Serve as primary orthopedic call for Emergency Department and inpatient units • Participate in multidisciplinary rounding and utilize Epic electronic medical record • New graduates and experienced providers considered (experience preferred) • Oregon license required or willingness to obtain one • Minimum of 2 years work experience as inpatient Orthopedic PA highly preferred • Potential sign-on bonus up to $10,000 (to be discussed at interview) • Relocation assistance may be available
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
Estimated Annual Salary: $125000 - $175000
