Facility in Coos Bay, OR seeking Physician Assistant Orthopedic locums coverage

Rates: $150/hr

Job Details

• Practice Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient, Emergency Department, Orthopedic Surgery.

• Schedule:

  • Work Week: Sunday-Saturday.

  • Full-time role with participation in call coverage (weekday, weekend, and holiday shifts).

  • On-call duties: First response for orthopedic care in the Emergency Department and inpatient units.

• Credentialing: Minimum 60 days; requires NPDB self-query and CAQH login/password.

Responsibilities

• Patient Management:

  • Prepare and record patient history.

  • Develop and implement care plans.

  • Conduct hospital rounds and document findings.

  • Evaluate clinical conditions and implement therapeutic plans.

  • Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds.

  • Utilize Epic EMR for documentation and order entry.

• Diagnostic Procedures:

  • EMG, EKG, compartment pressure measurements, and imaging studies (X-ray, CT, MRI, etc.).

• Therapeutic Procedures:

  • Joint and bursa aspirations.

  • Minor wound care and surgical procedures (e.g., tendon repair, debridement, hardware removal).

  • Splint, brace, and cast applications.

  • Incision and drainage, trigger point injections, and fracture/dislocation reductions.

• Surgical Assistance:

  • First assist in orthopedic surgeries.

  • Tissue closure, appliance application, and other delegated tasks.

• Call Coverage:

  • Provide primary orthopedic call.

  • Respond to emergency department consults and inpatient referrals.

  • Participate in 24-hour and holiday call rotations.

Skills and Qualifications

• Education/Certification:

  • Board Certification: Required.

  • Oregon license preferred; must meet criteria for Medical Staff/Allied Health Professional membership.

  • NPDB self-query submission: Required.

  • Certifications: BLS/ACLS.

• Experience:

  • Proficiency in performing diagnostic/therapeutic orthopedic procedures.

  • Prior experience with Epic EMR is a plus.

• Additional Requirements:

  • Ability to work independently and effectively in stressful/emergent situations.

  • 4 hours of unpaid Epic training required (testing out option available).

This facility serves as the South Coast’s Medical Center, providing state-of-the-art diagnostic, therapeutic, and specialty care services. Accredited by the Joint Commission, the facility boasts cutting-edge technologies, such as robotic-assisted surgery and advanced radiation therapy.

This opportunity offers a balance of clinical and surgical duties, making it ideal for an experienced PA/NP with a passion for orthopedic care in a dynamic hospital setting.

About WhiteCoat Locums:

- Physician owned agency

- Highest-Pay rates on the market

- $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail

- 100% transparency