Perm - Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Orthopedic needed in Coos Bay, OR

Job description

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Hospital-Employed)
Locum-to-Perm: Accepted

Practice Setting

- Hospital-based Orthopedic Surgery service

- Level III Trauma Center, 127-bed acute care hospital

- Position open due to growth and service expansion

- Collegial orthopedic team

- PAs assigned to a pool of 2–3 surgeons


Schedule & Call

- Shift Type: Days

- Schedule: Day shift with on-call

- Weekends: Occasional

- Call: Shared equitably; includes weekday, weekend, holiday, night, and 24-hour call

- Schedule may rotate based on service needs


Employment Details

- Full-time, hospital-employed position

- Local residency required; relocation assistance may be available

- New graduates and experienced providers welcome (experience preferred)

- Visa candidates accepted

EMR: Epic


Key Responsibilities

Surgical assisting, ED consults, floor rounding, and pre-/post-operative care

- Serve as primary orthopedic call for ED and inpatient units

- Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams

- Interpret diagnostic and laboratory results

- Develop differential diagnoses and treatment plans within scope of practice

- Manage and discharge hospitalized orthopedic patients

- Dictate discharge summaries, H&Ps, and progress notes

- Participate in daily and multidisciplinary rounds

- Utilize EMR for documentation, order entry, and quality initiatives


Diagnostic & Procedural Duties:

- Order and perform diagnostics including X-ray, CT, MRI, EMG, EKG, and bone scans

- Perform procedures such as:

- Digital blocks and regional anesthesia

- Joint/bursa aspirations and injections

- Closed reductions of fractures/dislocations

- Brace, cast, and splint applications

- Minor outpatient procedures (wound care, debridement, I&D, tendon repair)

- Percutaneous pinning, K-wire and hardware removal

- Surgical Responsibilities

- First assist in surgery

- Tissue closure and application of appliances

- Conduct rounds and write orders in collaboration with surgeons



Skills & Abilities

- Proficient with EHR systems

- Strong communication, clinical judgment, and critical thinking skills

- Ability to work independently and under pressure

- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities

- Professional, reliable, and patient-focused


Physical Requirements

- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting (up to 75 lbs)

- Adequate vision, hearing, fine motor skills, and stamina

-Exposure to blood and bodily fluids (standard precautions required)

- Compensation & Benefits

- Base Salary: $160,000 (40 hrs/week, based on experience)

- Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000

- Relocation assistance (if applicable)

- Comprehensive benefits package with 6% match

- Generous PTO

- CME allowance

- Licensing and professional fee allowance

- Paid interview expenses

• Shift(s) Description: Days + On call
• Potential Sign-on Bonus up to $10,000 (to be discussed at interview)
• Relocation assistance