Locum Tenens - Advanced Practice - Orthopedic Surgery job opening in: Coos Bay, OR
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Surgery-General
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Coos Bay, Oregon, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/15/24
**Locums Orthopedic PA/NP - Coos Bay, OR**
**Coverage Need**
- Schedule: Full-time, including weekday, weekend, night, and holiday call rotations
- On-call: Nights and weekends
**Position Details**
- Responsibilities:
- Patient history and care plans
- Performing and ordering diagnostic studies (e.g., EMG, X-ray, CT, MRI)
- Procedures: Wound management, tendon repair, joint injections, fracture reductions, etc.
- Surgical assistance, including first assist and tissue closures
- Emergency department and inpatient orthopedic call coverage
- Multidisciplinary rounds and documentation in EMR (Epic)
- Skills: Proficient with electronic health records and managing care under stress
- Credentialing timeframe: Minimum of 60 days
- Lodging: Provided and coordinated by facility
**Submission Requirements**
- Board Certification required
- Oregon license highly preferred
- Full-time availability required
- Meets criteria for medical staff membership and privileges
- NPDB self-query required at submission
- CAQH login and password required at offer
- EPIC training: 4 hours unpaid (option to test out with 2 hours)
**Skill Requirements**
- Competence in orthopedic diagnostics, procedures, and surgical assistance