Orthopedic Surgery-PA
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Orthopedics
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
Coos Bay, Oregon, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
7/30/24
Job Quick Facts:
• Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery-PA
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Facility Location: Coos Bay, OR
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: Sep 16, 2024 - Ongoing
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Shift Schedule: 4 days, 10-hr shifts
• Call Schedule: 1 night per week & every 3rd weekend
• Rounding Included: Yes
• Duties:
- Orders/performs diagnostic studies such as but not limited to, EMG, electrocardiogram, compartment pressure measurements & x-ray examinations including special xray examinations CT, MRI & bone scans.
- Assists in surgery to include but not limited to, first assist, deep & superficial tissue closures, application of appliances & any other action delegated by surgeon; Conducts hospital rounds, writes orders & otherwise assists Orthopedic Surg.
- Serves as primary orthopedic call for the Hospital’s patients in ED & various IP units.
• Required Procedures/Skills:
- Digital blocks, regional anesthesia & minor OP surgical procedures such as but not limited to: tendon repair, wound closure, wound mgmt, wound debridement, incision & drainage, needle biopsy, percutaneous pinning of fractures, k-wire removal & hardware removal.
- Diagnostic & therapeutic procedures including, but not limited to, joint & bursa aspirations, closed reduction of fractures & dislocations, injections of joints, tendons, trigger points & bursa, brace, cast & splint applications.
- EMR Proficiency.
- Able to work independently.
• EMR: Epic
• Other Info:
- Site requires 4 hrs of unpaid EPIC training (Testing out is an option: 2 hrs)
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
• OR License
• BC
• Available Full-time
• Meets criteria for Medical Staff or Allied Health Professional membership & privileges
• NPDB Self-query