About this opportunity
Rinvio Recruitment lists this Physician Assistant -Surgery - Orthopedic opportunity in coos bay, Oregon. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Full-time position
Day Shift with on-call duty based on the number of providers sharing the call
Must be able to work some weekends
Job is with a hospital
This job is open because of growth and more services being offered
Work with a high-quality, friendly team
Key Responsibilities
Help during surgeries, check patients in the Emergency Department, visit patients on the hospital floor, and teach patients about their care
Order tests, look at lab results, write prescriptions, and keep notes on patient progress and discharge
You will get a customized training based on your skills
Work with a small group of 2-3 surgeons
Main Tasks
Talk to patients and do physical exams. Understand and analyze lab tests and scans.
Use patient information to figure out what might be wrong and establish a working diagnosis.
Create a treatment plan for orthopedic issues. Provide specific care as needed.
Decide when to consult, refer, or evaluate with the supervising Orthopedic surgeon or other healthcare providers.
Order or do lab tests and diagnostic procedures, including blood tests and other studies like X-rays and MRIs.
Perform procedures such as digital blocks, regional anesthesia, and minor surgeries like tendon repair and wound care.
Assist in surgeries, including closing wounds and doing other tasks as directed by the surgeon.
Check on patients in the hospital, write orders, and support the Orthopedic surgeon.
Be the main orthopedic provider on call for patients in the Emergency Department and other hospital units. You will share on-call duties with other PAs and NPs and may need to work some weekends and holidays.
Qualifications
Must be a Board Certified Physician Assistant (PA)
Must have an Oregon license (or be willing to get one)
Familiarity with Oregon is needed
At least 2 years of experience working as an inpatient Orthopedic PA (not including training) is highly preferred
Must have a clean malpractice history/background
A copy of the NPDB self-query report is required
Certification Requirements
Must be Board Certified
Must hold a state license for Oregon
Must have at least 2 years of experience as an inpatient Orthopedic PA (not including training) and must have connections to Oregon, like family in the area or having lived in Oregon at some point.
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Worksite address
coos bay, OR, 97420, US
Who can apply
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