Physician Assistant (Orthopedics)

Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery

Location: Coos Bay, OR

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: $160,000 (for full-time, 40-hour work week with significant experience)

• Sign-on Bonus: Up to $10,000

• Relocation Assistance: Available

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes a 6% retirement match

• Generous PTO and CME Allowance

• Licensing and Professional Fee Allowance

• Paid Interview Expenses

• Onsite Employee Health and Wellness Clinic

• Onsite Child Care and Learning Center

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Orthopedic Surgery team in Coos Bay, OR. This full-time position includes a day shift schedule with shared on-call responsibilities. The role is expanding due to the growth of our services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Surgical Assistance: Assist in surgery, including first assist, deep and superficial tissue closures, and application of appliances.

• Emergency & Inpatient Care: Perform ED consults, hospital rounds, patient assessments, and collaborate with orthopedic surgeons.

• Pre- and Post-Operative Care: Educate patients, conduct follow-ups, and manage patient progress.

• Diagnostic Procedures: Order and interpret tests such as X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, EMG, and electrocardiograms.

• Therapeutic Interventions: Perform joint and bursa aspirations, injections, fracture reductions, brace and cast applications.

• Minor Outpatient Procedures: Execute wound closures, tendon repair, incision and drainage, hardware removal, and regional anesthesia.

• On-Call Duties: Participate in a rotating call schedule covering emergency and inpatient orthopedic needs.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Licensure & Certification: Active, clear license, DEA certification, and board certification.

• Experience: Minimum 2+ years preferred in orthopedic surgery or related fields.

• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in performing diagnostic studies and surgical procedures such as wound debridement, k-wire removal, and percutaneous pinning of fractures.

• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams.

• Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Experience with Epic preferred.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements:

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting (up to 75 lbs).

• Quick response times to emergent patient needs.

• Exposure to bodily fluids; adherence to standard precautions required.

• Ability to effectively communicate in person and via telephone.

Join our expanding orthopedic team and make a meaningful impact in patient care. Apply today!