Orthopedics Physician at BAS Healthcare

Location:Coos Bay, ORCoos Bay offers a stunning coastal living experience with beautiful Pacific Ocean views and outdoor recreational opportunities. This charming Oregon coastal town provides an excellent quality of life with a tight-knit community atmosphere and proximity to breathtaking natural scenery including beaches, state parks, and forests.Facility:This 127-bed Level III Trauma center is the largest hospital on the Southern Coast of Oregon with a catchment area of over 320,000 residents. The facility features a collaborative, growing Orthopedic service line with a high caliber, collegial team committed to serving the community with excellence.Opportunity:Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - OrthopedicJob Details:• Full-time hospital-employed position with day shift plus on-call rotation shared equitably• Opening due to growth and expansion of services• Work closely with surgeons from South Coast Orthopedic Associates• Responsibilities include surgical assist, ED consults, floor rounding, pre and post op care, and patient education• Order tests, review labs, prescribe medications, write progress and discharge notes• Custom orientation adapted to your skills• PAs are assigned to a pool of 2-3 surgeons• Perform comprehensive and problem-focused history and physical exams• Formulate treatment plans for orthopedic problems within scope of practice• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures• Perform procedures including digital blocks, regional anesthesia, and minor outpatient surgical procedures• Conduct joint and bursa aspirations, closed reduction of fractures, injections, and cast/splint applications• Assist in surgery including first assist, tissue closures, and application of appliances• Serve as primary orthopedic call for patients in the Emergency Department and inpatient units• Evaluate and implement treatment plans for hospitalized patients• Prescribe medications, orthosis, braces, and other orthopedic devices• Utilize Epic electronic medical record for documentation and order entry• Participate in multidisciplinary rounding and quality/safety initiatives• New graduates and experienced providers considered (experience preferred)• Must have Oregon license or be willing to obtain one• Board Certification requiredCompensation:Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.