Locums to Perm Surgical PA need in OR
Austin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Surgery-General
Degree Required
Other
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
Coos Bay, Oregon, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/14/24
. The position involves supporting the surgical team in delivering exceptional patient care, with the opportunity to work in Orthopedics, General Surgery, Urology, or ENT.
Key Responsibilities:
- Clinical Support: Assist in various surgeries, including orthopedic, general surgery, urology, and ENT procedures.
- Procedures: Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the scope of practice.
- Room Setup & Turnover: Assist in operating room setup and cleanup.
- Surgical Assistance: Collaborate with the operative team and assist as directed by OR manager and charge nurses.
- Sterile Techniques: Ensure proper sterile techniques are maintained at all times in surgery.
- Communication: Maintain effective verbal and written communication with patients, families, healthcare staff, and other departments.
- Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service to patients and team members.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, bend, and stretch for extended periods; lift up to 75 pounds; assist patients with mobility and transfers; and use proper body mechanics.
Qualifications:
- Required Experience:
- Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Physician Assistant in Orthopedics.
- Required Certifications:
- Board Certified PA.
- Oregon state license.
- Required Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work productively with others.
Shift Options:
- Four 10-hour shifts or Five 8-hour shifts per week.
- No weekend or on-call requirements specified.
Location Information:
- Community: Southern Oregon Coast, serving a catchment area of over 320,000 residents.