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Job Description
Job Description
Job-8676
Surgical Physician Assistant
Coos Bay,Oregon
Seeking a Surgical Physician Assistant for a position in Coastal Oregon (Gorgeous Location).
127 bed Level III Trauma, seeks a Physician Assistant to join our collaborative, growing Orthopedic service line. As the largest hospital on the Southern Coast of Oregon with a catchment area of over 320,000, consider joining us in our commitment to serving our amazing community!
Job Description :
Full-time
Day Shift On call TBD based on number of providers sharing the call
Ability to work weekends occasionally
Hospital-employed
Opening due to growth and expansion of services
High caliber, collegial team
Work closely with surgeons from SCOA, www.scoastortho.com
Call : shared equitably
Surgical Assist, ED consults, floor rounding, pre and post op, patient education
Order tests, review labs, prescribe medications, progress and discharge notes
Custom orientation adapted to your skills
PAs are assigned to the pool of 2-3 surgeons.
Performs comprehensive and problem focused history and physical exams, interprets and correlates laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
Interprets and correlates subjective and objective data to formulate a differential diagnose and establish a working diagnosis.
Formulates a treatment plan for Orthopedic problems within scope of practice. Implements therapeutic intervention for specific conditions when appropriate.
Exercises judgment on problems requiring consultation, referral, or evaluation by the supervising Orthopedic surgeon or other health care professionals.
Orders, collects, and performs appropriate laboratory or diagnostic procedures, and studies including but not limited to blood and tissue specimens.
Orders or performs diagnostic studies such as, but not limited to, EMG, electrocardiogram, compartment pressure measurements, and x-ray examinations including special x¬ray examinations CT, MRI, and bone scans etc.
Performs procedures such as, but not limited to, digital blocks, regional anesthesia, and minor outpatient surgical procedures such as but not limited to : tendon repair, wound closure, wound management, wound debridement, incision and drainage, needle biopsy, percutaneous pinning of fractures, k-wire removal and hardware removal.
Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including, but not limited to, joint and bursa aspirations, closed reduction of fractures and dislocations, injections of joints, tendons, trigger points and bursa, as well as brace, cast and splint applications.
Assists in surgery to include but not limited to, first assist, deep and superficial tissue closures, application of appliances and any other action delegated by the surgeon. Conducts hospital rounds, writes orders, and otherwise assists the Orthopedic surgeon.
Serves as primary orthopedic call for Bay Area Hospital’s patients in the Emergency Department and various inpatient units. Will participate in call coverage along with other employed and non-employed PA’s and NP’s including regular weekday, weekend and 24-hour call. May be asked to rotate schedule to provide call during holiday, weekend and night coverage.
Evaluates and clarifies clinical conditions, formulates and implements a treatment or therapeutic plan for hospitalized patients, dictates discharge summaries, histories and physicals.
Orders, prescribes, dispenses, and administers medication, orthosis, orthotics, braces and other orthopedic devices as may be allowed by state legislation.
Evaluates, screens and councils patients on health maintenance and promotes utilization of community resources.
Designs, conducts and / or participates in research studies, manages databases, and performs quality assurance.
In collaboration with the attending physician, prepares and records patient history, develops and implements a plan of care
Participates in daily rounds on assigned patients and documents the pertinent symptoms, findings, diagnoses and care plans.
Utilizes electronic medical record for order entry and documentation.
Participates in multidisciplinary rounding
Responds to coding and documentation queries and participates as requested in quality and safety initiatives.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
Proficiency with the electronic health records for documentation, assessment, and care management, performing these activities concurrently with provision of care throughout the shift
Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients, family members and the healthcare team
Ability to work independently and perform effectively in stressful and / or emergent situations
Demonstrates initiative and motivation
Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of Hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups
Understands of anatomy, diagnosis, treatment options, procedures, methods and equipment.
Ability to complete clinical and surgical responsibilities in a timely fashion
Analytical ability to monitor data, develop treatment plans and prescribe medication
Exercises good judgment, demonstrates effective critical thinking skills
Flexible, able to prioritize and address multiple responsibilities concurrently
Works effectively under stress and frequently changing job requirements / situations
Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location
PHYSICAL / MENTAL / ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS :
Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently
Possess physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs
Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity, including adequate color vision
Requires fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects
Able to use proper body mechanics to assist patients in ambulating, transferring in and out of bed, chair or wheelchair
May be required to lift up to 75 pounds
Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids
Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
May require periodic use of personal computer
EMR : Epic
This is a permanent, full-time position that requires residency within the immediate local area. Relocation may be required.
Accepting new graduates and experienced providers (experience preferred)
Locum to Perm candidates - submit to Job 52973
Accepting visa candidates
Compensation and Benefits :
Base salary $160,000 (This represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job in a full-time 40 hour per week position).
Potential Sign-on Bonus up to $10,000 (to be discussed at interview)
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