Ortho PA job - Coastal Oregon
Frisco, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Orthopedics
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital
Location Coos Bay, Oregon, United States
Visa Sponsorship Yes

Job Description

Last Update: 6/03/24
Bay Area Hospital is looking for 3 full-time Physician Assistants (PAs) in the Orthopedics Department. As the Medical Center for Oregon's South Coast, Bay Area Hospital offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic services in addition to a great atmosphere with many growth opportunities for our employees.

Job Description:
  • Full-time
  • Day Shift + On call TBD based on number of providers sharing the call
  • Ability to work weekends occasionally
  • In collaboration with the attending physician, prepares and records patient history, develops and implements a plan of care
  • Participates 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 rounding
  • Responds to coding and documentation queries and participates as requested in quality and safety initiatives.
  • SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
    - Proficiency with the electronic health records for documentation, assessment, and care management, performing these activities concurrently with provision of care throughout the shift
    - Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients, family members and the healthcare team
    - Ability to work independently and perform effectively in stressful and/or emergent situations
    - Demonstrates initiative and motivation
    - Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of Hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups
    - Understands of anatomy, diagnosis, treatment options, procedures, methods and equipment.
    - Ability to complete clinical and surgical responsibilities in a timely fashion
    - Analytical ability to monitor data, develop treatment plans and prescribe medication
    - Exercises good judgment, demonstrates effective critical thinking skills
    - Flexible, able to prioritize and address multiple responsibilities concurrently
    - Works effectively under stress and frequently changing job requirements/situations
    - Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location
  • PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
    - Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently
    - Possess physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs
    - Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity, including adequate color vision
    - Requires fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects
    - Able to use proper body mechanics to assist patients in ambulating, transferring in and out of bed, chair or wheelchair
    - May be required to lift up to 75 pounds
    - Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids
    - Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
    - May require periodic use of personal computer
  • Not accepting new grads - minimum of 2 years work experience as Orthopedic PA (not including training)
  • Not accepting Locums candidates
  • Accepting visa candidates

Compensation and Benefits:
  • Competitive salary range based on experience and training (to be discussed at interview). Provider may submit salary expectations with presentation.
  • Relocation assistance if applicable
  • $10,000 sign-on bonus
  • Medical options including basic and premium PPOs and a high deductible plan with a health savings account
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Dental plan
  • Vision plan
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Basic life/AD&D term insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Retirement plans, including:
    • 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan
    • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
    • 457 Roth
    • 403(b) Tax Sheltered Accounts
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000
  • The BAH Family Scholarship Program
  • Paid time off up to 25 days a year and a cash-out option up to 80 PTO hours
  • Extended sick leave
  • Paid leave in case of bereavement or jury duty
  • Employee assistance program
  • Affordable childcare at Bright Beginnings Learning Center
  • Voluntary insurance through Aflac
  • Telehealth with Teladoc on a 24/7 basis
  • Wellness clinic on site
  • Fitness Center available 24/7 for $6/month
  • Health club membership discounts
  • Wellness program with incentives
  • Will preparation, identity theft protection and cell phone discounts