Perm - Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Orthopedic Coos Bay, OR

Job Title : Physician Assistant (PA) - Orthopedic Surgery

Location : Coos Bay, Oregon

Facility : Bay Area Hospital, 127-bed Level III Trauma Center

Overview :

Bay Area Hospital, the region’s largest healthcare facility on the southern Oregon coast, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Physician Assistant (PA) to join our dynamic Orthopedic Surgery team. This full-time, permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to serve a vibrant community while working in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons affiliated with the South Coast Orthopedic Associates (SCOA) to provide comprehensive orthopedic care.
• Perform surgical assisting, including tissue closure and intraoperative support.
• Manage preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patient care, including floor rounding, patient education, and discharge planning.
• Conduct thorough patient evaluations by performing comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as X-rays, MRI, CT scans, EMGs, and laboratory studies.
• Prescribe medications within scope of practice, including pain management and antibiotics.
• Perform minor procedures including joint aspirations, injections, digital blocks, wound management, and reduction of trauma.
• Assist in surgical procedures, including first assist duties and tissue closures.
• Serve as the primary orthopedic contact for emergency department and inpatient care, including shared call duties equitable among team members.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for orthopedic conditions, exercising clinical judgment on when to consult or refer to supervising surgeons.
• Maintain accurate documentation within electronic medical records (Epic).
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, patient education, and quality improvement initiatives.

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Additional Details :

Join us in serving the beautiful Oregon coast community by providing exceptional orthopedic care in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Application :

Please submit your application online. For further information, contact our recruitment team.

Bay Area Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.