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

Job Quick Facts: • Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery-PA • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Facility Location: Coos Bay, OR • Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient • Reason For Coverage: Supplemental • Coverage Period: Sep 16, 2024 - Ongoing • Coverage Type: Clinical Call • Shift Schedule: 4 days, 10-hr shifts • Call Schedule: 1 night per week & every 3rd weekend • Rounding Included: Yes • Duties: - Orders/performs diagnostic studies such as but not limited to, EMG, electrocardiogram, compartment pressure measurements & x-ray examinations including special x­ray examinations CT, MRI & bone scans. - Assists in surgery to include but not limited to, first assist, deep & superficial tissue closures, application of appliances & any other action delegated by surgeon; Conducts hospital rounds, writes orders & otherwise assists Orthopedic Surg. - Serves as primary orthopedic call for the Hospital’s patients in ED & various IP units. • Required Procedures/Skills: - Digital blocks, regional anesthesia & minor OP surgical procedures such as but not limited to: tendon repair, wound closure, wound mgmt, wound debridement, incision & drainage, needle biopsy, percutaneous pinning of fractures, k-wire removal & hardware removal. - Diagnostic & therapeutic procedures including, but not limited to, joint & bursa aspirations, closed reduction of fractures & dislocations, injections of joints, tendons, trigger points & bursa, brace, cast & splint applications. - EMR Proficiency. - Able to work independently. • EMR: Epic • Other Info: - Site requires 4 hrs of unpaid EPIC training (Testing out is an option: 2 hrs) • Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered