Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Orthopedic in Coos Bay, OR
LocumJobsOnlineSalem, Oregon, US- Full-time
- Permanent
LocumJobsOnline is working with VieMed Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Orthopedic Surgery PA in Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420!
About The Position
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VHS is looking for a qualified Physicians Assistant - Orthopedic.
- City : Coos Bay
- State : OR
- Start Date : Pending Privileges
- End Date : TBD
Description : Bay Area Hospital 127 bed Level III Trauma seeks a Physician Assistant to join our collaborative growing Orthopedic service line. As the largest hospital on the Southern Coast of Oregon with a catchment area of over 320000 consider joining us in our commitment to serving our amazing community!
Job Description :
Full-timeDay Shift On call TBD based on number of providers sharing the call
Ability to work weekends occasionallyHospital-employedOpening due to growth and expansion of services
High caliber collegial teamWork closely with surgeons from SCOA : shared equitablySurgical Assist ED consults floor rounding pre and post op patient educationOrder tests review labs prescribe medications progress and discharge notesCustom orientation adapted to your skillsPAs are assigned to the pool of 2-3 surgeons.Performs comprehensive and problem focused history and physical exams interprets and correlates laboratory and diagnostic procedures.Interprets and correlates subjective and objective data to formulate a differential diagnose and establish a working diagnosis.Formulates a treatment plan for Orthopedic problems within scope of practice. Implements therapeutic intervention for specific conditions when appropriate.Exercises judgment on problems requiring consultation referral or evaluation by the supervising Orthopedic surgeon or other health care professionals.Orders collects and performs appropriate laboratory or diagnostic procedures and studies including but not limited to blood and tissue specimens.Orders or performs diagnostic studies such as but not limited to EMG electrocardiogram compartment pressure measurements and x-ray examinations including special xray examinations CT MRI and bone scans etc.Performs procedures such as but not limited to digital blocks regional anesthesia and minor outpatient surgical procedures such as but not limited to : tendon repair wound closure wound management wound debridement incision and drainage needle biopsy percutaneous pinning of fractures k-wire removal and hardware removal.Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to joint and bursa aspirations closed reduction of fractures and dislocations injections of joints tendons trigger points and bursa as well as brace cast and splint applications.Assists in surgery to include but not limited to first assist deep and superficial tissue closures application of appliances and any other action delegated by the surgeon. Conducts hospital rounds writes orders and otherwise assists the Orthopedic surgeon.Serves as primary orthopedic call for Bay Area Hospital’s patients in the Emergency Department and various inpatient units. Will participate in call coverage along with other employed and non-employed PA’s and NP’s including regular weekday weekend and 24-hour call. May be asked to rotate schedule to provide call during holiday weekend and night coverage.Evaluates and clarifies clinical conditions formulates and implements a treatment or therapeutic plan for hospitalized patients dictates discharge summaries histories and physicals.Orders prescribes dispenses and administers medication orthosis orthotics braces and other orthopedic devices as may be allowed by state legislation.Evaluates screens and councils patients on health maintenance and promotes utilization of community resources.Designs conducts and / or participates in research studies manages databases and performs quality assurance.In collaboration with the attending physician prepares and records patient history develops and implements a plan of careParticipates in daily rounds on assigned patients and documents the pertinent symptoms findings diagnoses and care plans. Utilizes electronic medical record for order entry and documentation. Participates in multidisciplinary roundingResponds to coding and documentation queries and participates as requested in quality and safety initiatives.SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
Accepting visa candidatesCompensation and Benefits :
Base salary 160000 This represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job in a full-time 40 hour per week position.
Potential Sign-on Bonus up to 10000 to be discussed at interview
Relocation assistance if applicableComprehensive benefits package including 6 matchGenerous PTOCME allowanceLicensing and professional fee allowancePaid interview expenses
Onsite Employee Health and Wellness ClinicOnsite Child Care and Learning Center
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