Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery
Location: Coos Bay, OR
Compensation & Benefits: Base Salary: $160,000 (for full-time, 40-hour work week with significant experience)
Sign-on Bonus: Up to $10,000
Relocation Assistance: Available
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes a 6% retirement match
Generous PTO and CME Allowance
Licensing and Professional Fee Allowance
Paid Interview Expenses
Onsite Employee Health and Wellness Clinic
Onsite Child Care and Learning Center
Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Orthopedic Surgery team in Coos Bay, OR. This full-time position includes a day shift schedule with shared on-call responsibilities. The role is expanding due to the growth of our services.
Key Responsibilities: Surgical Assistance: Assist in surgery, including first assist, deep and superficial tissue closures, and application of appliances.
Emergency & Inpatient Care: Perform ED consults, hospital rounds, patient assessments, and collaborate with orthopedic surgeons.
Pre- and Post-Operative Care: Educate patients, conduct follow-ups, and manage patient progress.
Diagnostic Procedures: Order and interpret tests such as X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, EMG, and electrocardiograms.
Therapeutic Interventions: Perform joint and bursa aspirations, injections, fracture reductions, brace and cast applications.
Minor Outpatient Procedures: Execute wound closures, tendon repair, incision and drainage, hardware removal, and regional anesthesia.
On-Call Duties: Participate in a rotating call schedule covering emergency and inpatient orthopedic needs.
Skills & Qualifications: Licensure & Certification: Active, clear license, DEA certification, and board certification.
Experience: Minimum 2+ years preferred in orthopedic surgery or related fields.
Technical Expertise: Proficiency in performing diagnostic studies and surgical procedures such as wound debridement, k-wire removal, and percutaneous pinning of fractures.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams.
Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Experience with Epic preferred.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting (up to 75 lbs).
Quick response times to emergent patient needs.
Exposure to bodily fluids; adherence to standard precautions required.
Ability to effectively communicate in person and via telephone.
Join our expanding orthopedic team and make a meaningful impact in patient care. Apply today.